Question

Salwa Judum practiced in certain places in India refers to 

Options

• witchcraft

• arming civilians to fight militants

• training civilians in the use of firearms

• training civilians to be home guards

Answer 1

Salwa Judum practiced in certain places in India refers to arming civilians to fight militants

Explanation:

Salwa Judum was a militia that was mobilised and deployed as part of anti-insurgency operations in  Chhattisgarh, India, aimed at countering Naxalite violence in the region. The militia consists of local tribal youth, received support and training from the Chhattisgarh state government.