Mains Answer Writing - 23 Jan, 2026
GS1
Modern History
10 marks
Parbati Giri is often remembered as the “Mother Teresa of Western Odisha”. Examine her role in India’s freedom struggle and assess her contribution to post-Independence social reform in Odisha.
Tips for your answer
- Chronological structuring: Begin with her early inspiration and participation in the freedom movement (Individual Satyagraha, Quit India), and then smoothly transition to her post-Independence social service work.
- Link freedom struggle with social reform: Show continuity between her Gandhian nationalist ideals and her later humanitarian work among tribals, leprosy patients, and famine-affected populations.
- Use examples, not generalisations: Mention specific actions (imprisonment, Khadi mobilisation, famine relief, prison reforms) to substantiate her impact rather than making abstract claims.
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