- Answer any three of the following:
(a) Critically examine the nature of the Revolt of 1857. How did it affect the British Policy in India after 1858?
(b) Describe briefly the ideals and programmes of the Indian National Congress between 1885 and 1905.
(c) Give a brief account of the industrial and agricultural policy of the Government of India between 1858 and 1914.
(d) Review the relations of the Government of India with Indian states between 1858 and 1918.
- Write notes on any four of the following:
(a) Gopal Krushna Gokhle promoted independence from the British Rule. Examine..
(b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel played a pivotal role in Quit India Movement. Explain.
(c) Kuntala Kumari Sabat, a disciple of Gandhi, made sure that women were to take part in Independence Movement. Examine.
(d) Laxman Nayak was a martyr of Freedom Movement. Justify.
(e) The role of radicals under Bal Gangadhar Tilak in National Movement in India changed the course of the movement. Do you agree?
(f) Ram Mohan Roy turned the Brahma Samaj into a leading social organisation of India. Explain.
(g) Societies were created for socio-cultural awakening. Discuss about Cuttack Debate Club (1868) or Utkala Brahmo Samaj (Cuttack, 1869).
- Answer any two questions of the following:
(a) What values does Indian Culture teach us?
(b) What is the 'Black Pagoda'? Explain its legend.
(c) Write a note on UNESCO world heritage sites in India.
- Answer any two questions of the following:
(a) Give a note on the Visual Arts of Odisha: Rath Jatra, The Pattachitras, Filigree Ornamental works.
(b) Odisha has a rich cultural heritage. Justify.
(c) Discuss the classical music and dance festivals in Odisha.
- Answer any two questions of the following:
(a) Explain the role of monsoon on the agriculture of India.
(b) Give a brief account of the problems associated with urbanisation in India.
(c) Discuss the welfare programs associated with the upliftment of the tribal people in India.
- Write short notes on any five of the following:
(a) Eastern Ghat Mountains of Odisha
(b) Mangrove forests of Odisha
(c) Major river systems of the Mahanadi delta
(d) Water pollution in the rivers of Odisha
(e) Mahanadi Coal Fields
(f) Bauxite deposits of Odisha
- Answer any three questions of the following in about 200 words each:
(a) Critically analyse various challenges confronting the Indian political parties in the present times.
(b) Explain any three weaknesses in the Indian electoral system and any two reforms that have been suggested in the Indian electoral system.
(c) Why was the Parliamentary System of Government in India preferred and adopted? Discuss the above keeping in mind the advantages and disadvantages of the system.
(d) How have the judiciary helped in the consolidation of democracy in India.
- Answer any three questions of the following in about 100 words each:
(a) Describe the composition and functions of the Election Commission of India.
(b) Discuss the provisions related to the Reservation of seats provided in the Constitution of India.
(c) Write a short essay on the changing socioeconomic background of the Indian Parliament.
(d) Highlight the changes introduced by the 73rd Amendment Act in the Panchayati Raj System.
- Answer any six questions of the following in about 50 words each:
(a) Whatto you are the main causes responsible for poverty in Odisha?
(b) Discuss the approach adopted for tribal development in Odisha.
(c) What to you are the reasons behind the movement for separate state in Western Odisha?
(d) Discuss the functions of theWestern Odisha Development Council (WODC).
(e) Examine the functions of the Governor of Odisha.
(f) Describe the different types of regional parties in Odisha.
(g) Discuss the role of the Speaker of the Odisha Vidhan Sabha.
(h) What are the weaknesses of the Panchayati Raj System in Odisha?
- (a) Explain about Epidemiology.
(b): Write an essay on the impact of demographic charge on Population.
- Critically discuss the issue of child labour in India.
OR
How has drug abuse impacted youth population of India?
- Answer any two of the following:
(a) Corruption and Lok Pal
(b) Steps to create communal harmony
(c) Provisions of minorities in Indian Constitution
- Explain the causes of Global Warming.
- Discuss the mandate of National Green Tribunal.
