Paper- VI (General Studies- IV: Philosophy and Sociology) (200 Marks)

Part 03: Social Aspect of Chhattisgarh

Tribal social organization: Marriage, Family, Clan, youth dormitories.

2021

Write an essay on the Youth Dormitory of Oraon Tribe of Chhattisgarh. (08 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ की उरांव जनजाति के युवागृह पर लेख लिखिए।(08 अंक)

2020

1. Write four characteristics of tribal society. (2 marks)

आदिवासी समाज की चार विशेषताएँ लिखिए। (2 अंक)

2. Define Clan. (2 marks)

गोत्र को परिभाषित कीजिये । (2 अंक)

2018

1.            Write functions of Ghotul. (2 marks)

2.            Describe different marriage types which prevail in tribes of Chhattisgarh. (15 marks)

2015

1.            Define ‘Clan’. (2 marks)

2.            With which tribe ‘Dhumkuriya’ is associated? Write a short note. (4 marks)

3.            Discuss the forms of preferential marriage in tribes. (10 marks)

2013

1.            Give an account of tribal ‘Youth Dormitories’ of Chhattisgarh. (40/3 marks)

Tribes of Chhattisgarh: Special primitive tribes of Chhattisgarh, other tribes, schedule caste and other backward class of Chhattisgarh. Main ornaments popular in tribes of Chhattisgarh, Special traditions

2022

1. ‘Bilma Dance’ is performed by which tribe? Throw light on it. (02 marks)

‘बिलमा नृत्य’ किन जंजातियों द्वारा किया जाता है? इस पर प्रकाश डालिए। (02 अंक)

2. Write down the five names of ornaments used by tribal boys and girls of Chattisgarh on specific occasions. (02 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ के आदिवासी नवयुवक व नवयुवतियों द्वारा विशेष अवसरों पर पहनने वाले शृंगार आभूषणों के पाँच-पाँच नाम लिखिए। (02 अंक)

3. Write a brief note on ‘Amus Tihar’. (02 marks)

‘अमुस तिहार’ पर संक्षिप्त टिप्पणी लिखिए। (02 अंक)

4. Discuss the significance of ‘Kudargarhi Maa’ in the life of tribes of Sarguja. (02 marks)

सरगुजा के आदिवासी जीवन मे ‘कुदरगढ़ी माँ’ के महत्व की चर्चा कीजिए। (02 अंक)

5. Write about any 2 ‘Sushir Musical Instruments’ used by tribes of Bastar. (02 marks)

बस्तर की जंजातियों द्वारा प्रयुक्त किनही दो ‘सुषिर वाद्ययंत्रों’ के बारे मे लिखिए। (02 अंक)

6. Find out the ‘Comb-art’ of tribal community of Bastar.  (04 marks)

बस्तर के जनजातीय समाज मे पाई जाने वाली ‘कंघी-कला’ का उल्लेख कीजिये। (04 अंक)

7. State the reasons of ‘Muria Revolt’ held in 1876. (08 marks)

1876 के ‘मुरिया विद्रोह’ के बारे मे बताइये। (08 अंक)

8. Write brief description about artistic memorial pillars of Gond tribe of Bastar. (08 marks)

बस्तर की गोंड़ जनजाति के कलात्मक स्मृति स्तंभों के बारे मे संक्षिप्त विवरण लिखिए। (08 अंक)

9. Write in detail about different mediums of tribal artistic expression. (15 marks)

जनजातीय कलात्मक अभिव्यक्ति के विभिन्न माध्यमों के बारे मे विस्तार से लिखिए। (15 अंक)

2021

1. Define Scheduled Caste. (02 marks)

अनुसूचित जाति को परिभाषित कीजिए। (02 अंक)

2. Throw light on traditional occupation of Agariya Tribe. (02 marks)

अगरिया जनजाति के पारंपरिक व्यवसाय पर प्रकाश डालिए। (02 अंक)

3. Introduce the Birhor Tribe of Chhattisgarh. (04 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ की बिरहोर जनजाति का परिचय दीजिए। (04 अंक)

4. Write a brief essay on Veer Narayan Singh of Chhattisgarh. (15 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ के वीरनारायण सिंह पर एक निबंध लिखिए। (15 अंक)

2020

1. What is ‘Ghadwa Art’? (2 marks)

‘गढ़वा कला’ क्या है? (2 अंक)

2. What is Totem? (2 marks)

टोटेम क्या है? (2 अंक)

3. Describe the major traditional jewelry famous amongst tribals of Chhattisgarh. (15 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ के आदिवासियों के बीच प्रसिद्ध प्रमुख पारंपरिक गहनों का वर्णन करें। (15 अंक)

2018

1.            Define Tribe. (2 marks)

2.            Which are the main tribal language families found in Chhattisgarh? (2 marks)

3.            What is ‘Jaitkham’? (2 marks)

4.            Write brief note on Sarhul. (2 marks)

5.            Differentiate between Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe. (4 marks)

6.            Which tribe of Chhattisgarh is famous for its basketry work? Describe it. (8 marks)

7.            What is the significance of artistic memorial pillars of Gond Tribe of Bastar? (8 marks)

8.            Throw light on cultural heritage- traditional folk-lore and traditional dances of Dewars. (8 marks)

2017

1.            Give the introduction of Ramnami Community of Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)

2.            Write four tribes who make bamboo handicrafts. (2 marks)

3.            What is ‘Rakhia’? Give its use. (2 marks)

4.            Which work related with ‘Khotana’? (2 marks)

5.            Write about Kaksar Dance. (2 marks)

6.            Write a short note on the tribal festival ‘Chaitrai’. (4 marks)

7.            Write four names of Goddess and four names of Gods of tribal rural area. (4 marks)

8.            Write an article on Bali Parab (Jagaar). (8 marks)

9.            Describe the Salfi drink. (8 marks)

10.          Write a short note on Mariya Tribe. (10 marks)

2016

1.            What is the importance of Godna (tattoo) in tribal society? (2 marks)

2.            What is customary law? (2 marks)

3.            Write the names of major books of tribes of Middle India written by Verrier Elvin (at least names of three books). (2 marks)

4.            ‘Totemism’ is a religious or social phenomenon. Comment. (4 marks)

5.            What do you understand by Pola (Pora)? (4 marks)

6.            Write a note on the relationship of tribal languages of Chhattisgarh with different language families. (8 marks)

7.            What is folk dance? Write note on the three folk dance forms the Kaksar, Gaur and Gendi of Bastar region. (5×4=20 marks) 

2015

1.            In which place ‘Lingojatra’ was celebrated last year? Write a short introduction of it. (2 marks)

2.            Write the names of 10 musical instruments played by Muria tribe. (2 marks)

3.            Discuss the festivals related to agriculture among Hill Korwas. (2 marks)

4.            Write a note on shifting cultivation. (4 marks)

5.            Write an essay on any one primitive tribal group of Chhattisgarh. (10 marks)

2014

1.            Write the names of tribal groups of Chhattisgarh who are practicing primitive form of cultivation along with hunting and food gathering. (2 marks)

2.            Write the names of hunter and food gatherer tribes of Chhattisgarh and discuss their gathering tradition. (2 marks)

3.            What is the significance of Sainik Dance among Dhurwa tribes? (4 mark)

4.            Explain ‘Totemism’. (8 marks)

2013

1.            What is ‘sororate’? (2 marks)

2.            What is primitive tribe? Which are the primitive tribes of Chhattisgarh? (2 marks)

3.            What is the traditional profession of Agaria tribe? (2 marks)

4.            Discuss about the head ornaments of Muria Tribe. (4 marks)

5.            What is ‘Penda’ cultivation? (4 marks)

Tribal Development: History, programmes and policies, constitutional system

2022

1. Write down the names of earlier big Zamindaris of Chhattisgarh. (02 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ के पूर्व जमींदारी क्षेत्रों के नाम बताइए। (02 अंक)

2. When, where and why ‘Bhopalpattnam Struggle’ occured? (02 marks)

‘भोपालपट्ट्नम संघर्ष’ कब, कहाँ और क्यों हुआ? (02 अंक)

3. Discuss the importance and role of traditional knowledge for sustainable development in tribal area. (08 marks)

जनजातीय क्षेत्र के सतत विकास के लिए पारंपरिक ज्ञान के महत्व एवं भूमिका पर चर्चा कीजिये। (08 अंक)

4. Critically discuss how far the Constitutional Safeguards provided for the Scheduled Tribes have protected the interest of the Scheduled Tribes. (15 marks)

अनुसूचित जनजातियों के लिए प्रदत्त संवैधानिक सुरक्षात्मक नीतियाँ अनुसूचित जनजतियों के हितों की रक्षा करने मे कहाँ तक सफल हुईं हैं? समालोचनात्मक विवेचना कीजिये। (15 अंक)

2020

1. What is ‘Panchasheel Principal’? Who propounded it? (2 marks)

‘पंचशील सिद्धान्त’ क्या है? इसे किसने प्रतिपादित किया? (2 अंक)

2. Write the names of major tribal revolts in Chhattisgarh and throw light on any such revolt. (8 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ में प्रमुख आदिवासी विद्रोहों के नाम लिखते हुये किसी भी विद्रोह पर प्रकाश डालिए। (8 अंक)

3. Discuss the Constitutional provisions and official efforts taken for the employment of the tribal youths in Scheduled Areas. (15 marks)

अनुसूचित क्षेत्रों में आदिवासी युवाओं के रोजगार के लिए किए गए संवैधानिक प्रावधानों और आधिकारिक प्रयासों की चर्चा करें। (15 अंक)

2018

1.            Describe Constitutional Provisions and Govt Schemes for education for tribal development. (15 marks)

2017

1.            What is the importance of Article 340 of Indian Constitution? (2 marks)

2016

1.            What provisions are made in Article 275 of Indian Constitution for the development of tribes? (2 marks)

2.            What is ‘Scheduled Area’? (4 marks)

3.            What do you mean by Scheduled Caste? (2 marks)

2014

1.            What suggestions had been given by the Shilu Ao Committee with reference to tribal development? (4 marks)

2.            Examine the provisions provided in the Indian Constitution for the educational protection and promotion of the interests of the scheduled tribes. (10 marks)

3.            Explain fifth and sixth schedules. (10 marks)

2013

1.            Mention the names of special primitive tribal agencies in Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)

2.            Explain ‘Panchsheel Principles’ of tribal development. (8 marks)

Tribal Problems: Isolation Migration and acculturation.

2018

1.            Write a note on Tribal Movement of Chhattisgarh. (4 marks)

2017

1.            Discuss the major problems of tribal society. (10 marks)

2016

1.            Discuss the problems of industrialization in tribes of Chhattisgarh. (15 marks)

2.            Describe the problems of migration in tribes of Chhattisgarh. (15 marks)

3.            Write a brief essay on TRIFED. (10 marks)

2015

1.            Describe the major responsible factors for the low level of education among the tribes. (8 marks)

2014

1.            ‘There is a symbiotic relationship the tribals and the forests.’ Examine the statement. (20 marks)

2013

1.            Discuss the potentiality of Minor Forest Produce for the socio-economic development of tribals. (40/3 marks)

2.            Describe the problems of indebtedness and land alienation among the tribes of Chhattisgarh. (40/3 marks)

Art of Chhattisgarh: Folk arts of Chhattisgarh, folk literature, folk songs, folk legend, folk theater, Prominent folk artists of Chhattisgarh

2022

Through light on folk art of Padma Bhushan Habib Tanvir. (04 marks)

पद्मभूषण हबीब तनवीर की लोककला पर प्रकाश डालिए। (04 अंक)

2021

1. Give an introduction of Surujbai Khande. (02 marks)

सुरुजबाई खाँड़े का परिचय दीजिए। (02 अंक)

2. Introduce Panthi Dance. (04 marks)

पंथी नृत्य का परिचय दीजिए। (04 अंक)

3. What is Bhatra Nat? (04 marks)

भतरा नाट क्या है? (04 अंक)

4. Write the features of Sua Dance. (02 marks)

सुआ नृत्य की विशेषताएँ लिखिए। (02 अंक)

2020

1. Describe the folk musical instruments of Chhattisgarh. Explain any four musical instruments with examples. (4 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ के लोक वाद्ययंत्रों का वर्णन कीजिए। किन्हीं चार वाद्य यंत्रों को उदाहरण सहित समझाइए। (4 अंक)

2. Describe the main art forms in Chhattisgarh. (8 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ के शिल्प कला के स्वरूपों का वर्णन कीजिए। (8 अंक)

2018

1.            Describe Chhattisgarh folk theatre ‘Gammat’. (4 marks)

2017

1.            What is ‘Rahas’? (2 marks)

2.            What do you mean by Parrag (Mandari)? (2 marks)

3.            Write a short note on Smt. Phoolbasanbai. (4 marks)

4.            What is Chhattisgarhi Bansgeet? (4 marks)

2016

1.            What do you know about Chhattisgarhi folk ballad ‘Bharthari’? (2 marks)

2.            What is ‘Dindwa Naach’? (2 marks)

3.            Write the importance of Thakur Devta. (2 marks)

4.            What is Daihan? (2 marks)

5.            Write a short note on Jhadu Ram Dewangan. (4 marks)

6.            Discuss the contributions of Pt Mukutdhar Pandey in the field of literature. (4 marks)

7.            What do you understand by ‘Jhara art and craft’? (8 marks)

2015

1.            What is Bell Metal Art of Bastar? (2 marks)

2.            Why late Devdas Banjare was famous? (2 marks)

3.            When and by whom Karma dance is performed? (2 marks)

4.            In folk ballad, whose story is sung in Chandaini? (2 marks)

5.            Write a short note on Chakradhar Samaroh. (4 marks)

6.            Write a note on Chhattisgarhi folk theater ‘Gammat’. (8 marks)

7.            Give detailed account on RAHAS. (10 marks)

8.            Distinguish between ‘Swarna Rahas’ and ‘Satnami Rahas’. (10 marks)

2014

1.            What do you understand by ‘Faag’? (2 marks)

2.            Write any folk song of Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)

3.            Write about ‘Gendi Dance’? (2 marks)

4.            Briefly describe Chhattisgarhi folk song Dadariya. (2 marks)

5.            Discuss the contribution of Dau Ramchandra Deshmukh in Chhattisgarhi folk art. (4 marks)

6.            Describe ‘Baans Geet’ singing tradition in Chhattisgarh. (4 marks)

7.            Write about Panthi dance of Chhattisgarh. (20 marks)

2013

1.            Which are the main folk songs of Chhattisgarh? (2 marks)

2.            Give introduction of story content of Bharthari singing. (2 marks)

3.            Discuss the contribution of Dau Ramchandra Deshmukh in Chhattisgarhi folk art. (4 marks)

4.            Discuss the Chhattisgarhi folk singing style ‘Pandavani’. (4 marks)

5.            Write on the artistic contribution of Govindram Nirmalkar. (8 marks)

Idioms and Proverbs, Puzzle/ riddle (जनऊला), Singing (हाना)

2022

What do you understand by ‘Janaula’ (idioms)? State the meaning of following two idioms: (02 marks)

1. Aithe Goithe Paar Ma Baithe
2. Aay Vipat to, Kare Rowai, Sukh me Kahe Sab La Dada Dai.  (02 marks)

‘जनउला’ से आप क्या समझते हैं? निम्नलिखित दो ‘जनउला’ का अर्थ बताइये:

1. अंईठे गोइठे पार माँ बइठे
2. आय विपत तो, करे रोवाई, सुख मे कहे सब ला ददा दाई। (02 अंक)

2021

1. What is the meaning of ‘Ram-Ram Ke Bera’? (02 marks)

‘राम-राम के बेरा’ का क्या अर्थ है? (02 अंक)

2. Explain ‘Dubbar Bar Du Asadh’. (04 marks)

‘दुब्बर बार दू असाढ़’ को समझाइए।(04 अंक)

2018

1.            Define Proverb. Write two examples of it. (2 marks)

2015

1.            What is proverb? Explain the various forms of Chhattisgarhi proverbs- idioms, puzzle/riddle, and singing (Hana) with 5-5 examples. (40 marks)

2013

1.            Write any Chhattisgarhi idiom and its meaning. (2 marks)

• Literary, music and art institutions of Chhattisgarh,
• Chhattisgarh State awards and Regards in these fields.

2022

State about the prize and award constituted by the Chhattisgarh Government. (04 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ शासन द्वारा स्थापित सम्मान एवं पुरस्कार के बारे मे बताइये। (04 अंक)

2021

Write note on any three Padma Awardees of Chhattisgarh. (08 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ के पद्म पुरस्कृत विभूतियों मे से किन्ही तीन पर टीप लिखिए।(08 अंक)

2020

1. When, where and for which purpose the Indira Kala Sangeet University was established? (4 marks)

इंदिरा कला संगीत विश्वविद्यालय की स्थापना कब, कहाँ और किस उद्देश्य से की गई थी? (4 अंक)

2017

1.            In which field Pt Lakhan Lal Mishra Award is established by Govt of Chhattisgarh? In 2017 who was awarded by this award? (2 marks)

2013

1.            In which field the Govt of Chhattisgarh awarded state level award in the name of Pt Sunderlal Sharma and Raja Chakradhar Singh? (2 marks)

2.            Write an essay on Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya Khairagarh. (20 marks)

Culture of Chhattisgarh: Folk culture, chief fairs and festivals of Chhattisgarh.

2022

Describe the ‘Gouri-Goura’ festival of Chhattisgarh. (04 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ी पर्व ‘गौरी-गौरा’ का वर्णन कीजिये। (04 अंक)

2021

1. What is the religious importance of Shivrinarayan? (02 marks)

शिवरीनरायण का धार्मिक महत्व क्या है? (02 अंक)

2. What is the significance of ‘Bhojali’? (02 marks)

‘भोजली’ का महत्व क्या है? (02 अंक)

3. Write the names of dialects of Sarguja Region. (02 marks)

सरगुजा अंचल की बोलियों के नाम लिखिए।(02 अंक)

4. Write an essay on Chhattisgarh Language and Literature. (15 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ी भाषा और साहित्य पर एक निबंध लिखिए। (15 अंक)

2020

1. Highlight the significance of Karma Festival. (2 marks)

कर्मा महोत्सव के महत्व पर प्रकाश डालिए। (2 अंक)

2. Describe the importance of Rajim from the historical and religious perspective. (4 marks)

ऐतिहासिक और धार्मिक दृष्टिकोण से राजिम के महत्व का वर्णन करें। (4 अंक)

3. Mention the major festivals of Chhattisgarh. Write in detail about any one festival. (8 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ के प्रमुख त्योहारों का उल्लेख कीजिए। किसी एक पर्व के बारे में विस्तार से लिखिए। (8 अंक)

2018

1.            What is the significance of Hartalika festival? (2 marks)

2017

1.            Describe Gaura Festival. (2 marks)

2.            Write four folk festivals of Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)

3.            When is Navratri celebrated? With which it is related? (2 marks)

4.            Write an essay on ‘Dashahara of Bastar’. (8 marks)

5.            Describe the folk culture in ‘Sua Geet’ of Chhattisgarh. (10 marks)

6.            What do you mean by ‘Mitan’ Custom? (15 marks)

7.            Write an essay on Chhattisgarhi festival Pola. (15 marks)

2016

1.            Write short note on the religious importance of the rivers Shankhini-Dankini. (4 marks)

2.            Write a note on Chhattisgarhi folk festival ‘Bhojali’. (8 marks)

2015

1.            What is Jaitkham? (2 marks)

2.            Provide a short description of Gaura Festival. (4 marks)

3.            What is the significance of Hartalika? (4 marks)

4.            Write a note on Bastar Dashahara. (8 marks)

2014

1.            What do you know about Kamarchhath celebrated in Chhattisgarh? (2 marks)

2.            Write about Hareli Festival. (8 marks)

3.            How Teeja festival is celebrated in Chhattisgarh? (4 marks)

2013

1.            Write names of musical instruments used in ‘Gandwa-Baja’. (2 marks)

2.            Describe ‘Cherchera’ festival. (2 marks)

3.            Describe ‘Marai Mela’ of Bastar. (8 marks)

4.            Give a brief account of fairs of Chhattisgarh with detailed not on ‘Rajim Mela’. (20 marks)

Protected archaeological monuments, sites and excavated sites in State, Tourism places marked by Chhattisgarh Govt

2021

1. Describe the archaeological importance of Barsur. (08 marks)

बारसूर के पुरातात्विक महत्व का विवरण दीजिए। (08 अंक)

2018

1.            Why Kutumsar Cave is famous? (4 marks)

2.            What is the significance of Sirpur? (4 marks)

2017

1.            Why the place ‘Girodpuri’ is famous? (4 marks)

2.            Describe the historical and religious importance of Dantewada of Chhattisgarh. (4 marks)

3.            Describe the two caves of Bastar- Kutumbsar and Kailash Caves. (10 marks)

2016

1.            Write the name of oldest theatre (Natyashala) in Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)

2.            Comment on Chhattisgarh Handicrafts Development Board. (2 marks)

3.            For what reason Mainpat is famous? (2 marks)

4.            For what reason Bhoramdev is famous? (2 marks)

5.            Write an essay on the main five tourist places of Chhattisgarh. (8×5=40 marks)

2015

1.            For what reason Turturia is famous? (2 marks)

2.            For what reason Shivrinarayan of Chhattisgarh is famous? (2 marks)

3.            Which place is known as ‘Shimla of Chhattisgarh’? why it is famous? (4 marks)

2014

1.            Why Ramgarh of Chhattisgarh is famous? (2 marks)

2.            What is the significance of Malhar? (2 marks)

3.            Briefly discuss on Purkhauti Muktangan. (2 marks)

4.            Write religious and social importance of Dongargarh. (4 marks)

5.            Discuss about painted rock shelters of Raigarh region. (20 marks)

2013

1.            Why Damakheda is famous? (2 marks)

2.            For what reasons Ratanpur is famous? (4 marks)

National Park, Sanctuaries; Waterfalls and caves of Bastar

2021

Write about National Parks of Chattisgarh. (04 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ के राष्ट्रीय उद्यानों के बारे मे लिखिए। (04 अंक)

2020

1. Write the names of any two waterfalls of Bastar District. (2 marks)

बस्तर जिले के किन्हीं दो झरनों के नाम लिखिए। (2 अंक)

2. Explain the importance of Jogimara Cave. (4 marks)

जोगीमारा गुफा के महत्व की व्याख्या करें। (4 अंक)

2018

1.            Write the names of two national parks and sanctuaries of Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)

2017

1.            Describe the two National Parks of Chhattisgarh- Indravati and Kangerghati. (10 marks)

2016

1.            Write short note on the religious importance of the rivers Shankhini-Dankini. (4 marks)

2.            Write a note on Chhattisgarhi folk festival ‘Bhojali’. (8 marks)

2015

1.            Write the names of any two National Parks of Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)

2014

1.            Write a brief essay on Indravati National Park. (4 marks)

2013

1.            Write a note on Achanakmar Sanctuary. (4 marks)

Major saints of Chhattisgarh

2013

1.            Discuss the social contribution of Guru Ghansidas. (2 marks)

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All subjects Topic-wise Mains Papers

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