- Answer any three of the following:
(a) How did Lord Ripon develop Local Self Government in India?
(b) Give an account of the Swadeshi Movement.
(c) What were the proposals in the Government of India Act, 1935 regarding an All India Federation?
(d) Trace the circumstances leading to the Quit India Movement.
- Write short notes on any four of the following choosing two out of (a), (b) and (c) and two out of (d), (e) and (f):
(a) Contribution of Dadabhai Naoroji to India's Struggle for Freedom
(b). Role of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in India's Freedom Struggle
(c) Popularisation of Widow Remarriage and Prohibition of Child Marriage
(d) Role of Gopabandhu Das in the NonCooperation Movement in Odisha
(e) Contribution of Sarala Devi to the struggle for India's independence in Odisha
(f) Brahmo Movement in Odisha
- Answer any two of the following questions:
(a) Discuss the development of literature and science during the rule of Gupta dynasty.
(b) "Mughal Painting reached its zenith during the reign of Jahangir" - explain with reference to its progress under the earlier Mughal rulers of India.
(c) Examine the impact of the West on India's social system, religious reformation, scientific outlook and economic life.
- Answer any two of the following questions:
(a) Describe the architecture of Mukteswar Temple of Bhubaneswar.
(b) Discuss the history and characteristics of Odissi Dance.
(c) Evaluate the works of Christian Missionaries in Odisha.
- Answer any two of the following questions in about 150 words each:
(a) Explain the significance of railway transport on Indian economy.
(b) Evaluate the impacts of internal river linkage projects on Indian agricultural system.
(c). Describe the origin of Nor' Westers in Eastern India.
(d) How is volcanic eruptions in India explained by tectonic theory?
- Write notes on any four of the following:
(a) Describe geographical causes of decay of Baitarani river system in the recent past.
(b) Explain ecological impacts of mangrove forest in Odisha Coast.
(c) Justify the location of Rourkela Steel Plant in Odisha.
(d) Assess the impacts of Chilika lake on the local economy of Odisha.
(e) How do irrigation plans influence the local agricultural development in different parts of Odisha ?
- Answer any three of the following questions in about 200 words each:
(a) 'The night to constitutional remedies is often described as the most fundamental of all the fundamental rights.' Explain.
(b) Examine the relevance of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen as contained in Part IVA of Indian Constitution.
(c) Discuss the basic structure of Indian Constitution.
(d) Find out the unitarian features of Indian Federation..
- Answer any three of the following questions in about 100 words each:
(a). Examine the nature of Judicial Review system in India.
(b) Examine the provisions under Art-356 of Indian Constitution.
(c) Is it correct to say that 'Governor of a State is like a bird in the golden cage'?
(d) Discuss, in brief, the appellate jurisdiction of State High Court.
- Answer any six of the following questions in about 50 words each:
(a) Examine the role of Chief Minister of Odisha.
(b) Discuss the composition of Odisha Vidhan Sabha.
(c) Explain the functions of Council of Minister in Odisha.
(d) Examine the functions of State Information Commission in Odisha.
(e) Write a brief note on the functions of the Chairman of a Panchayat Samiti in Odisha.
(f) Examine the sources of revenue for a Gram Panchayat in Odisha.
(g) How does the Government exercise control over Gram Panchayats in Odisha ?
(h) Explain the composition of a Zilla Parishad in Odisha.
- Answer all questions:
(a) Answer any two of the following:
(i) Explain about Demographic transition.
(ii) Discuss about quantitative methods in Demography.
(iii) Analyse the prospects and problems in Human Resource Development.
(b) Explain the concept of Human Resource Development and discuss about the recent scenario of Human Resource Development in India.
- Answer the following:
(a) What is Social Exclusion? Explain the types and contributors of social exclusion.
(b) What is Drug Addiction? Discuss about the consequences of drug abuse.
(c) Write a note about the status of School Education in Odisha State.
- Answer any two of the following questions:
(a) Explain how does Indian Constitution protects Minority rights.
(b) Explain the response of India to the issue of Rohingya Refugees to safeguard national internal security.
(c) Write about insurgency and other issues relating to North-East India.
- Write a note on Cultural Heritage and Vandalism. Discuss the steps taken by Government of India to preserve it's cultural Heritage.
- Explain the composition and role of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog in India's Socio-economic change..
