OGS Paper-1 [Year: 2016]

Q1 Answer any three of the following:
(a) What factors led to the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857?
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(b) Examine the circumstances leading to the formation of Indian National Congress in 1885. SHOW ANSWER
(c) Discuss the salient features of Montague-Chelmsford Reforms. SHOW ANSWER
(d) Assess the role of Mahatma Gandhi in the Non-Cooperation Movement. SHOW ANSWER
Q2 Write notes on any four of the following:
(a) Role of Rama Devi in the Non-Cooperation Movement in Odisha
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(b) Contribution of Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati Dev to the formation of separate province of Odisha SHOW ANSWER
(c) Arya Samaj SHOW ANSWER
(d) Bhoodan Movement in Odisha SHOW ANSWER
(e) The role of Moderates in the National Freedom Struggle in brief SHOW ANSWER
(f) Mahima Dharma SHOW ANSWER
Q3 Answer any two of the following:
(a) Explain the idea, "Unity in Diversity".
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(b) Indo-Islamic Art. SHOW ANSWER
(c) Growth of Modern Education in India. SHOW ANSWER
Q4 Answer any two of the following:
(a) Explain the main features of Kalinga style of Temple architecture in Odisha
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(b) Jagannath Cult. SHOW ANSWER
(c) Trace briefly the history of Buddhism in Odisha. SHOW ANSWER
Q5 Answer any two of the following:
(a) How far physiographic diversity of India is responsible for evolution of social regions? Give suitable examples.
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(b) Describe the geographical characteristics of the North-East region in India and highlight the major constraints of economic development. SHOW ANSWER
(c) (i) Discuss the major ongoing programmes for employment generation in rural areas of India. SHOW ANSWER
(ii) Mention the major industrial policies adopted in India since independence. SHOW ANSWER
Q6 Write short notes on any five of the following:
(a) Drainage systems in Odisha
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(b) Coastal plains in eastern Odisha SHOW ANSWER
(c) Disaster Management and Planning Perspective in Odisha SHOW ANSWER
(d) Mineral resources of Odisha SHOW ANSWER
(e) Dandakaranya Development Authority SHOW ANSWER
(f) Environmental significance of Mangrove Forests in Odisha SHOW ANSWER
Q7 Answer any three of the following:
(a) Explain the ideals contained in the Preamble of Indian Constitution.
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(b) Bring out the differences between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy. SHOW ANSWER
(c) Describe various changes made in the Constitution by 42nd and 44th Amendment Act. SHOW ANSWER
(d) What constitutes the Doctrine of Basic Structure with reference to the Constitution of India ? SHOW ANSWER
Q8 Answer any three of the foliowing:
(a) Evaluate the position of the President of India.
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(b) Critically examine the extent to which Directive Principles of State Policy have been implemented, so far. SHOW ANSWER
(c) Critically analyse the changing role of the Governor of a State. SHOW ANSWER
(d) What is JudicialActivism? Evaluate the role in the context of the functioning of Indian Polity. SHOW ANSWER
Q9 Answer any three of the following:
(a) Examine the role of Panchayati Raj Institutuion in Odisha.
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(b) Discuss how MNREGA Scheme has impacted the State of Odisha. SHOW ANSWER
(c) Describe the powers and functions of the Chief Minister. SHOW ANSWER
(d) Discuss the role and powers of the Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly. SHOW ANSWER
Q10 Answer all questions:
(a) Answer any two of the following:
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(i) Explain about Paleodemography. SHOW ANSWER
(ii) Write a note on Epidemiology. SHOW ANSWER
(iii) Explain about dynamical systems of population. SHOW ANSWER
(b) Explain about Demographic shifts. Examine the impact of these shifts on Human Resource Management. SHOW ANSWER
Q11 Answer the following:
(a) What is Gender equality? Explain the role of United Nations in bringing gender equality and women empowerment.
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(b) What are the efforts put by Government of Odisha to protect vulnerable children. SHOW ANSWER
(c) Examine Government of India's efforts for rehabilitation of the persons with disability and elderly. SHOW ANSWER
Q12 Answer any two of the following:
(a) Corruption in public life.
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(b) Steps to protect Human Rights. SHOW ANSWER
(c) Role of youth in promoting harmony. SHOW ANSWER
Q13 What is Biodiversity? Write an essay on climatic change and global warming. SHOW ANSWER
Q14 Discuss the role of Centre for Environment Education (CEE) in promoting awareness about environment and sustainable development in India. SHOW ANSWER