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Module - VI Insurgency

Insurgency and
Terrorism

Note

Spanish guerrilla resistance against Napoleonic invasion of Spain in1808.

Intext Questions 21.1

Q 1. Define in simple words the meaning of Insurgency.

Q 2. Where did Naxalism originate in India?

Q 3. Who is a Maoist?

Having understood the various terminologies concerned with the subject, let us learn
about the rise of terrorism and insurgency in India.

21.2 Insurgencies in the World

Let us have a brief understanding of the countries affected by insurgency movements.
A few countries are shown. You will identify all the countries as part of an activity.

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