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economics

### **NIOS Economics (318) TMA Solved Questions** #### **1. Answer any one of the following questions in about 40-60 words.** **(a) "In spite of achieving remarkable progress in the economic growth of the country, India is still a developing economy". List out any four reasons.** **Answer:** Despite significant economic growth, India is still considered a developing economy due to the following four reasons:  1. **Low Per Capita Income:** The average income per person remains significantly lower compared to developed nations.  2. **High Population Pressure:** Rapid population growth increases dependency and burdens existing resources.  3. **Widespread Poverty:** A considerable percentage of the population still lives below the poverty line without basic amenities.  4. **Dependence on Agriculture:** A large section of the workforce is still dependent on low-productivity agriculture for employment. #### **2. Answer any one of the following questions in about 40 to 60 w...

sociology

# NIOS Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA) ## Session: 2025-2026 ## Subject: Sociology (331) **1. Answer any one of the following questions in about 40-60 words.** **Question (a):** *"Sociology is the scientific study of social relations, institution and society".* Explain the statement with proper arguments. **Answer:** Sociology is considered a scientific study because it uses systematic methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to understand social order and change. It does not rely on mere common sense; instead, it objectively examines how social institutions (like family, religion, and education) shape human relationships and influence collective behavior within a society. **2. Answer any one of the following questions in about 40-60 words.** **Question (b):** How would you justify that norms are indispensable part of our life? Clarify. **Answer:** Norms are the shared expectations and implied rules that guide human behavior in society. They are indispensable be...

political science

### **NIOS Political Science (317) - Tutor Marked Assignment (2025-26)** #### **Question 1: Answer any one of the following questions in about 40-60 words.** **Opted: (b) How does the concept of nation differ from nationality? Give Examples.** **Answer:** The concepts of nation and nationality are closely related but differ in political and cultural dimensions:  * **Nationality** is primarily a socio-cultural concept based on common shared bonds like language, common race, religion, history, or traditions, without necessarily possessing political independence (e.g., Scots or Kurds).  * A **Nation** is a nationality that has achieved political independence or aspires to have its own sovereign state (e.g., India or France). Thus, a nation is a politically organized nationality. #### **Question 2: Answer any one of the following questions in about 40-60 words.** **Opted: (b) How does the Governor act as a link between the State Government and the Central Government? Give examples...

English

### **NIOS Class 12 English (302) - TMA Solutions (2025-26)** #### **1. Answer any one of the following questions in about 40-60 words.** **Chosen Question: (a)** The villagers believe in superstitions to explain the scorpion's sting. What does this tell us about the role of tradition in shaping people's perspectives? (See Lesson-11)  **Answer:** In Ezekiel's poem "Night of the Scorpion," the villagers' reliance on superstitions highlights how deeply rooted traditions shape their perspective. Instead of seeking scientific medical aid, they view the scorpion's sting through a fatalistic lens, believing it burns away the sins of the mother's past birth. This demonstrates that tradition can strongly bind people to collective, unscientific beliefs, guiding their understanding of suffering and misfortune through faith and ritual rather than logic. #### **2. Answer any one of the following questions in about 40-60 words.** **Chosen Question: (b)** If you are...

History

NIOS TMA - History (315) ​Session: 2025-2026 ​1. Answer any one of the following questions in about 40-60 words.   ​Selected Option: (a) 'Inscriptions play an important role in the reconstruction of history'. Examine the limitations of Inscriptions as a source for reconstructing History.   ​Answer: Although inscriptions are valuable historical sources, they have certain limitations: ​Technical Limitations: Many inscriptions have damaged surfaces, faded letters, or missing parts, making them difficult to decipher or read completely. ​Biased Perspective: They were usually commissioned by kings or wealthy patrons, meaning they mostly record royal achievements and praises while ignoring the daily lives and perspectives of ordinary people. ​Decipherment Issues: Not all ancient scripts found in inscriptions have been successfully decoded yet (e.g., the Harappan script). ​2. Answer any one of the following questions in about 40-60 words.   ​Selected Option: (a) 'T...

malayalam Tma oct/nov 26

Oct/nov 2026 NIOS Senior Secondary - Malayalam (343) ​Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA) ​I. താഴെ കൊടുത്തിരിക്കുന്ന ചോദ്യങ്ങളിൽ ഒരെണ്ണത്തിന് 40 - 60 വാക്കിൽ ഉത്തരമെഴുതുക. (2 മാർക്ക്) ​ചോദ്യം (1): കിളിയുടെ ദൈന്യത 'ഒരുപാട്ട് പിന്നെയും' എന്ന കവിതയിൽ ചിത്രീകരിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നത് എങ്ങനെ? (ആധാരം : പാഠം 5)   ​ഉത്തരം: 'ഒരുപാട്ട് പിന്നെയും' എന്ന കവിതയിൽ സ്വാതന്ത്യ്രം നഷ്ടപ്പെട്ട ഒരു കിളിയുടെ ആത്മവേദനയാണ് കവി ചിത്രീകരിക്കുന്നത്. കൂട്ടിൽ അടയ്ക്കപ്പെട്ട കിളി തന്റെ പഴയ സ്വതന്ത്ര ജീവിതത്തെയും മാഞ്ചുവട്ടിലെ സുഹൃത്തുക്കളെയും ഓർത്ത് ദുഃഖിക്കുന്നു. പാടാനുള്ള ആഗ്രഹവും കഴിവും ഉണ്ടെങ്കിലും, തടവറയിലായതിന്റെ നിരാശയും ദൈന്യതയും അതിന്റെ പാട്ടുകളിൽ നിഴലിക്കുന്നു. ബാഹ്യമായ സുഖസൗകര്യങ്ങൾ നൽകിയാലും സ്വാതന്ത്യ്രമില്ലായ്മ ഒരു ജീവിക്ക് വരുത്തുന്ന മാനസിക വ്യഥയാണ് കിളിയുടെ ദൈന്യതയിലൂടെ കവി വ്യക്തമാക്കുന്നത്. ​II. താഴെ കൊടുത്തിരിക്കുന്ന ചോദ്യങ്ങളിൽ ഒരെണ്ണത്തിന് 40 - 60 വാക്കിൽ ഉത്തരമെഴുതുക. (2 മാർക്ക്) ​ചോദ്യം (2): ഒന്ന്, രണ്ട്, മൂന്ന് എന്ന് വിരൽതൊട്ടെണ്ണിയ സ്ത്രീയെ കണ്ടപ്പോൾ തീവണ്ടിയിലെ യാത്രക്കാരുടെ പ്രതികരണങ്ങ...