Q. What is secularism? In what ways is it compatible with the multicultural, multi-religious ethos practiced by India across the ages? Ans: Secularism is the principle of separating religion from the State, ensuring that governance is neutral, inclusive, and non-discriminatory toward all faiths. In the Indian context, secularism does not imply indifference to religion but …

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Q. How would a Union of States be different from a Federation of States? Discuss (a) In the context of the Constitutional position in India that India is a Union. (b) In contrast with the causes and consequences of the American Civil War through which the Union was forced onto the Confederacy. Ans: A Union …

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Q. Throw light on the role of Jayi Rajaguru and Buxi Jagabandhu in resisting British control and inspiring people during the National Movement. Ans: Jayi Rajaguru and Buxi Jagabandhu were pioneering figures in Odisha’s early resistance against British colonial rule. Their leadership in the Khurda Rebellion (1804–05) and the Paika Rebellion (1817) respectively laid the …

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Q. “Extremism in politics seldom achieves positive results.” Discuss in the context of the Indian National Movement. Ans: The Indian National Movement witnessed a significant ideological shift with the rise of extremist leaders in the early 20th century. While extremism injected urgency and mass mobilization into the freedom struggle, its outcomes were mixed, highlighting both …

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Q. What were the major changes that Mahatma Gandhi brought in public life in India? Ans: Mahatma Gandhi’s entry into Indian public life marked a transformational shift in the nature of political engagement, social reform, and ethical leadership. He redefined the freedom struggle by making it mass-based, morally anchored, and inclusive of marginalized voices. Major …

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Q. Outline the significance of Bhitarkanika National Park. Ans: Bhitarkanika National Park, located in Kendrapara district of Odisha, is one of India’s most ecologically rich and culturally significant protected areas. Spread over 145 sq. km, it forms the core of the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, which spans 672 sq. km, and is recognized as India’s second-largest …

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Q. Do you think sustainable development goal targets are achievable? If yes, how are we going to achieve it? If not, what are the obstacles to achieve it? Ans: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are ambitious global targets adopted by the United Nations to be achieved by 2030, aiming to eradicate poverty, reduce inequality, and …

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Q. What is slum inclusive development? Will this lead to a sustainable urban development? Discuss. Ans: Slum inclusive development refers to an urban planning approach that integrates slum dwellers into the broader framework of city development, rather than displacing or marginalizing them. It emphasizes upgrading informal settlements, ensuring access to basic services, secure tenure, and …

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Q. What were the causes and consequences of the Odisha Famine of 1866? Discuss in the light of the following: (a) British policy of forcibly extracting agricultural revenue. (b) The heavy dependence of agriculture in India on forces of nature. Ans: The Odisha Famine of 1866, also known as the Na-Anka Durbhiksha, was one of …

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Q. In what ways was India a diverse and multicultural society? Why was it considered so and how did it differ from other societies of Asia and Europe? Explain with examples. Ans: India has historically been a diverse and multicultural society, shaped by centuries of migration, trade, conquests, and cultural assimilation. Its pluralistic ethos is …

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