OPSC Main Exam 2024 GS Paper I Solution

Group-A (Attempt 10 out of 12), 15 marks each, Word limit: 250

Q1. Analyze the cultural achievements of Mahameghavahana Kharavela.

Q2. Discuss the main principles of Alekha or Mahima Dharma.

Q3. What role did the INA trials play in facilitating the process of Indian Independence?

Q4. Give an outline of the Swadeshi Movement in Bengal between 1905 to 1908. Critically analyze its impact on freedom struggle.

Q5. Differentiate between ‘Generative city’ and ‘Smart city’. Describe the feasibility of the best smart city of Odisha.

Q6. “Economy of Odisha reflects a paradoxical situation.” Briefly discuss the reasons for this and suggest some important steps that can be taken for proper development of the State.

Q7. Chennai and Mangalore approximately lie on the same latitude, yet both places receive different amount of rainfall in different months. Why? How do you foresee the role of Arctic Sea in India’s monsoon system? Discuss.

Q8. Differentiate between ‘Strait’ and ‘Isthmus’. Describe the significances of ‘Strait’ and ‘Isthmus’ in international trade.

Q9. Discuss in detail the role of regionalism in shaping social cohesion.

Q10. What do you understand by population ageing? Discuss its various dimensions in the context of India.

Q11. How many types of tribals are there in Odisha? What are the issues and problems of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups?

Q12. Discuss some important causes of rural poverty. Discuss some of the poverty alleviation programmes which have been launched by the Government of India for the rural poor.

Group-B (Attempt all 5), 20 marks each,  Word limit: 300

Q.13 Enumerate the legacy of the early Vedic Aryans.

Q14. Give an account of the development of science during the Gupta period.

Q15. Divide India into major physiographic divisions and describe the region in which the land of Odisha State is included.

Q16. Does climate change make the coastal and Himalayan regions of India more vulnerable to disaster? Explain.

Q.17 Analyze the role of women’s organizations in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment in India. Discuss the steps taken by the Govt. of Odisha for woman empowerment.

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