OGS Paper-1 [Year: 2016]
Q1
Answer any three of the following:
(a) What factors led to the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857? SHOW ANSWER
(a) What factors led to the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857? SHOW ANSWER
(b) Examine the circumstances leading to the formation of Indian National Congress in 1885.
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(c) Discuss the salient features of Montague-Chelmsford Reforms.
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(d) Assess the role of Mahatma Gandhi in the Non-Cooperation Movement.
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Q2
Write notes on any four of the following:
(a) Role of Rama Devi in the Non-Cooperation Movement in Odisha SHOW ANSWER
(a) Role of Rama Devi in the Non-Cooperation Movement in Odisha SHOW ANSWER
(b) Contribution of Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati Dev to the formation of separate province of Odisha
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(c) Arya Samaj
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(d) Bhoodan Movement in Odisha
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(e) The role of Moderates in the National Freedom Struggle in brief
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(f) Mahima Dharma
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Q3
Answer any two of the following:
(a) Explain the idea, "Unity in Diversity". SHOW ANSWER
(a) Explain the idea, "Unity in Diversity". SHOW ANSWER
(b) Indo-Islamic Art.
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(c) Growth of Modern Education in India.
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Q4
Answer any two of the following:
(a) Explain the main features of Kalinga style of Temple architecture in Odisha SHOW ANSWER
(a) Explain the main features of Kalinga style of Temple architecture in Odisha SHOW ANSWER
(b) Jagannath Cult.
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(c) Trace briefly the history of Buddhism in Odisha.
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Q5
Answer any two of the following:
(a) How far physiographic diversity of India is responsible for evolution of social regions? Give suitable examples. SHOW ANSWER
(a) How far physiographic diversity of India is responsible for evolution of social regions? Give suitable examples. SHOW ANSWER
(b) Describe the geographical characteristics of the North-East region in India and highlight the major constraints of economic development.
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(c) (i) Discuss the major ongoing programmes for employment generation in rural areas of India.
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(ii) Mention the major industrial policies adopted in India since independence.
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Q6
Write short notes on any five of the following:
(a) Drainage systems in Odisha SHOW ANSWER
(a) Drainage systems in Odisha SHOW ANSWER
(b) Coastal plains in eastern Odisha
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(c) Disaster Management and Planning Perspective in Odisha
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(d) Mineral resources of Odisha
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(e) Dandakaranya Development Authority
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(f) Environmental significance of Mangrove Forests in Odisha
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Q7
Answer any three of the following:
(a) Explain the ideals contained in the Preamble of Indian Constitution. SHOW ANSWER
(a) Explain the ideals contained in the Preamble of Indian Constitution. SHOW ANSWER
(b) Bring out the differences between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy.
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(c) Describe various changes made in the Constitution by 42nd and 44th Amendment Act.
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(d) What constitutes the Doctrine of Basic Structure with reference to the Constitution of India ?
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Q8
Answer any three of the foliowing:
(a) Evaluate the position of the President of India. SHOW ANSWER
(a) Evaluate the position of the President of India. SHOW ANSWER
(b) Critically examine the extent to which Directive Principles of State Policy have been implemented, so far.
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(c) Critically analyse the changing role of the Governor of a State.
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(d) What is JudicialActivism? Evaluate the role in the context of the functioning of Indian Polity.
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Q9
Answer any three of the following:
(a) Examine the role of Panchayati Raj Institutuion in Odisha. SHOW ANSWER
(a) Examine the role of Panchayati Raj Institutuion in Odisha. SHOW ANSWER
(b) Discuss how MNREGA Scheme has impacted the State of Odisha.
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(c) Describe the powers and functions of the Chief Minister.
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(d) Discuss the role and powers of the Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly.
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Q10
Answer all questions:
(a) Answer any two of the following: SHOW ANSWER
(a) Answer any two of the following: SHOW ANSWER
(i) Explain about Paleodemography.
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(ii) Write a note on Epidemiology.
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(iii) Explain about dynamical systems of population.
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(b) Explain about Demographic shifts. Examine the impact of these shifts on Human Resource Management.
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Q11
Answer the following:
(a) What is Gender equality? Explain the role of United Nations in bringing gender equality and women empowerment. SHOW ANSWER
(a) What is Gender equality? Explain the role of United Nations in bringing gender equality and women empowerment. SHOW ANSWER
(b) What are the efforts put by Government of Odisha to protect vulnerable children.
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(c) Examine Government of India's efforts for rehabilitation of the persons with disability and elderly.
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Q12
Answer any two of the following:
(a) Corruption in public life. SHOW ANSWER
(a) Corruption in public life. SHOW ANSWER
(b) Steps to protect Human Rights.
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(c) Role of youth in promoting harmony.
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Q14
Discuss the role of Centre for Environment Education (CEE) in promoting awareness about environment and sustainable development in India.
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