We're looking for a state in north-eastern India --- for today's Geo Quiz. The state we want you to name is just south of the state of Bihar. In fact, this was PART of Bihar until the year 2000.
Partition created a new, mineral-rich state. The Indian government has been battling Maoist rebels there.
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And its using a new tool against the rebels. The government is handing out free cell phones to villagers -- hoping to get timely tip-offs about rebel movements and locations.
Local leaders like the idea. But some officials worry that villagers with phones could become rebel targets.
Still, the plan is going ahead anyway.
So -- which state in India is stepping up its fight against Maoist rebels with free phones and extra minutes?