UPSC Themes

Theme T161 · Internal Security

Left Wing Extremism: development–security linkage

6PYQs
6GS3
2013–20256 distinct years
1asked 2024–26

Roadmap · step 161 of 171 · Stage 5: Internal security

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What UPSC asks

Repeated: LWE determinants in eastern India, government approach, how people are affected, displacement of tribals, Fifth Schedule non-implementation, and a multilayered strategy.

Prepare these

Answer writing

Directive words in these PYQs: Discuss (2), Suggest (1), Explain (1), Analyse (1).

Linked themes

Builds on: study these first

These come earlier in the roadmap. Questions in this theme use them.

Step 24: Tribal identity, rights & developmentStep 131: Environmental Impact Assessment & project displacement

On the map

Map module 9: Society & polity on the mapMap module 11: Borders & internal securityPractise in the sketch lab: GS3 2020Practise in the sketch lab: GS3 2013Practise in the sketch lab: GS3 2022

Syllabus lines covered

All 6 PYQs, newest first

  1. GS3202510 marks · 150 wordsGS3-SEC-01-M2025-Q10

    The Government of India recently stated that Left Wing Extremism (LWE) will be eliminated by 2026. What do you understand by LWE and how are the people affected by it? What measures have been taken by the government to eliminate LWE?

    Report a typo
  2. GS3202215 marks · 250 wordsGS3-SEC-01-M2022-Q20

    Naxalism is a social, economic and developmental issue manifesting violent internal security threat. In this context, discuss the emerging issues and suggest a multilayered strategy to tackle the menace of Naxalism

    Report a typo
  3. GS32020GS3-SEC-01-M2020-S01

    What are the determinants of left-wing extremism in Eastern part of India? What strategy should the Government of India, civil administration and security forces adopt to counter the threat in the affected areas?

    Report a typo
  4. GS32018GS3-SEC-01-M2018-S01

    Left Wing Extremism (LWE) is showing a downward trend, but still affects many parts of the country. Briefly explain the Government of India’s approach to counter the challenges posed by LWE.

    Report a typo
  5. GS32015GS3-SEC-01-M2015-S01

    The persisting drives of the Government for development of large industries in backward areas have resulted in isolating the tribal population and the farmers who face multiple displacements. With Malkangiri and Naxalbari foci, discuss the corrective strategies needed to win the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) doctrine affected citizens back into the mainstream of social and economic growth.

    Also needs: T51 Tribal identity, rights & developmentAlso needs: T158 Environmental Impact Assessment & project displacementReport a typo
  6. GS32013GS3-SEC-01-M2013-S01

    Article 244 of the Indian Constitution relates to administration of scheduled areas and tribal areas. Analyse the impact of non-implementation of the provisions of the Fifth schedule on the growth of Left Wing extremism.

    Also needs: T51 Tribal identity, rights & developmentReport a typo