Question

Consider regarding surrender and Rehabilitation policy.

1. This policy was announced in the year 2009.

2. To encourage left-wing extremists to surrender and to provide alternative employment for them is the main aim of this policy.

3. Left-wing extremism means those which have been declared illegal by the State Government under Section 16 of the Indian Crime (Amendment) Act, 1908.

4. Surrender is fully voluntary.

which of them are correct?

1. Only 4
2. Only 1
3. 1, 2 and 3
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : 1, 2, 3 and 4

The correct answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.

• Surrender and Rehabilitation policy:
  • This policy was announced in the year 2009. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
  • It is part of the overall policy to build consensus and evolve an acceptable and peaceful solution to violence perpetrated by extremist groups, to usher in peace and development, especially in the disturbed regions.
• Some of the objectives-
  • to wean away the misguided youth and hardcore naxalites who have strayed into the fold of naxal movement and now find themselves trapped into that net.
  •  to ensure that the naxalites who surrender do not find it attractive to join the naxal movement again.
• The guidelines are applicable to those Naxalites who surrender with or without arms. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• Surrender is fully voluntary. Hence, statement 4 is correct.
• Persons eligible under the scheme may be imparted training in a trade/vocation of their liking or befitting their aptitude.
• They shall be paid a monthly stipend of Rs 2000/- each for a maximum period of 36 months.
• An immediate grant of Rs. 1.5 lakh shall be kept in a bank in the name of surrenderee as a fixed deposit which may be withdrawn by the surrenderee after completion of 3 years, subject to good behaviour
• Left-wing extremism means those which have been declared illegal by the State Government under Section 16 of the Indian Crime (Amendment) Act, 1908. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
• All statements are correct.