OGS Paper-2 [Year: 2018]
Q1
Answer any two of the following:
(a) Examine the status of India's relations with Bangladesh. SHOW ANSWER
(a) Examine the status of India's relations with Bangladesh. SHOW ANSWER
(b) Discuss the peace building initiatives of India and Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir.
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(c) Examine the Nine Point Agenda suggested by India to G-20 countries in Buenos Aires on 'Fugitive Economic Offenders'.
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Q2
Answer any one of the following:
(a) Examine the challenges of external security threats posed by India's neighborhood. SHOW ANSWER
(a) Examine the challenges of external security threats posed by India's neighborhood. SHOW ANSWER
(b) Explain China-Pakistan factor as a threat to India's external security.
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Q3
Answer any one of the following:
(a) Explain how far India's Nuclear Doctrine is relevant to challenges of current times. SHOW ANSWER
(a) Explain how far India's Nuclear Doctrine is relevant to challenges of current times. SHOW ANSWER
(b) Examine the salient features of India's Nuclear policy.
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Q4
Answer any one of the following:
(a) Explain how far Indian investment Abroad is strengthening Indian Economy. SHOW ANSWER
(a) Explain how far Indian investment Abroad is strengthening Indian Economy. SHOW ANSWER
(b) Examine the statement "India becomes wealthier if more Indians leave the country to settle abroad".
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Q5
Answer any three of the following:
(a) Assess the impact of economic liberalization of 1991 on the occupational structure in India. SHOW ANSWER
(a) Assess the impact of economic liberalization of 1991 on the occupational structure in India. SHOW ANSWER
(b) "India is a fast transforming knowledge economy." Discuss the statement.
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(c) How are the principles followed by the NITI Aayog different from those followed by the erstwhile Planning Commission in India?
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(d) Critically evaluate inclusiveness and sustainability of growth as the development strategy in Indian in recent times.
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(e) Explain the performance of corporate sector in economic reform period in India.
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Q6
Answer any three of the following:
(a) What do you mean by monetary policy transmission? Discuss the impediments to monetary policy transmission in India. SHOW ANSWER
(a) What do you mean by monetary policy transmission? Discuss the impediments to monetary policy transmission in India. SHOW ANSWER
(b) How are India's exports and imports likely to be affected by changes in the real exchange rate of the Indian economy?
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(c) Illustrate, in brief, the composition of India's imports during the economic reforms era.
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(d) Explain the term 'Demonetisation'. Assess the effects of demonetisation of the economy and on black money.
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(e) Describe the salient features of TRIMS. How has it impacted the textile and clothing sector in India ?.
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Q7
Answer any two of the following:
(a) Elucidate the key features of the economic development of Odisha during the post Reform period. SHOW ANSWER
(a) Elucidate the key features of the economic development of Odisha during the post Reform period. SHOW ANSWER
(b) What do you understand by regional disparity? Examine the steps taken by the Government of Odisha to minimize regional disparity.
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(c) Give an account of the growth of steel industries in Odisha and discuss the problems faced by the steel industries of Odisha in procuring raw materials.
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Q8
Answer any four of the following:
(a) China blocks listing of Azhar Masood as global terrorist SHOW ANSWER
(a) China blocks listing of Azhar Masood as global terrorist SHOW ANSWER
(b) Gandhi statue removed in Ghana
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(c) Bulgaria rejects UN migration plan
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(d) India Quietly Seals Missile Deal with Russia
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(e) Mugabe's forced resignation in Zimbabwe
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(f) European nations recognize Guaido as interim President of Venezuela
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Q9
Answer any four of the following:
(a) Define Human Rights and discuss about International Human Rights Law. SHOW ANSWER
(a) Define Human Rights and discuss about International Human Rights Law. SHOW ANSWER
(b) Examine the Social Security System of International Labour Organization.
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(c) Discuss the benefits of Britain being in the EU or leaving it.-
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(d) Examine SAARC's. impact on Indian Economy.
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(e) Discuss the objectives and role of World Health Organization.
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(f) Examine the criticism on International Court of Justice.
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Q10
(a) Answer the following questions in 50 words each:
(i) What is Graphene ? Discuss the potential applications of graphene. SHOW ANSWER
(i) What is Graphene ? Discuss the potential applications of graphene. SHOW ANSWER
(ii) What is Ebola Virus Disease? In which continent is this found? How is Ebola treated?.
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(iii) Write a note on "Atoms for Peace".
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(iv) What is MRI? Explain its applications.
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(v) What is the significance of solid state battery cells?
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(b) Answer the following questions in 50 words each:
(i) Describe, briefly, the different forms of optical telecommunication. SHOW ANSWER
(i) Describe, briefly, the different forms of optical telecommunication. SHOW ANSWER
(ii) Explain briefly the role of antenna in communication system.
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(iii) What is ISRO? What are its main objectives?
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(iv) "Space technology is improving our lines and making the world a better place" - discuss briefly giving examples.
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(v) What do you mean by PSLV? What is its role in the development of communication system?
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(c) Answer the following questions in 50 words each:
(i) What is a Virus? Explain how computers can be protected free of virus using antivirus software. SHOW ANSWER
(i) What is a Virus? Explain how computers can be protected free of virus using antivirus software. SHOW ANSWER
(ii) What is Number System? Discuss how to do conversion from one number system to another giving suitable example.
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(iii) Discuss how a program is executed in a computer. Explain the corresponding components.
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(iv) What is Computer Memory? Discuss types of memory. Explain the units to measure computer memory.
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(v) What is a Super Computer? Explain the objectives and prosperous steps taken by Odisha Government for setting up of super computers.
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