In which year was the Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M) formed?

Option 4 : 1964

The correct answer is 1964.

• Communist Party of India (Marxist) or CPI(M) emerged when it split from the Communist Party of India in 1964.
• The CPI(M) was formed at the Seventh Congress of the Communist Party of India held in Calcutta from 31 October to 7 November 1964.
• The flag of the Party is a red flag of which the length is one-and-a-half times its width. At the centre of the flag, there is a crossed hammer and sickle in white.
• All membership records are kept under the supervision of the District Committee.
• CPI(M) is a leading party in the Kerela state.
• Party's headquarters is in New Delhi.
• Sitaram Yechury is the General Secretary of the party and A. M. Ariff is its Lok Sabha leader.