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26
A Panchayat denies forest access to a community citing conservation laws, despite traditional usage rights.

Question: Which principle is violated?
OPSC Prelims 2025 Governance, Jurisprudence & Human Rights
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With reference to the Supreme Court of India, consider the following statements:

  1. It has original jurisdiction in disputes between the Centre and the States.
  2. It can issue writs for enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
  3. It acts as a court of appeal.
  4. It can amend the Constitution.

Which of the above are correct?
OPSC Prelims 2025 Indian Polity & Governance
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Which one of the following statements is NOT correct in respect of 'Triple Test Formula'?
OPSC Prelims 2025 Indian Polity & Governance
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What is the Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) at the Primary School level as mandated by 'Right to Education' Act, 2009?
OPSC Prelims 2025 Governance & Social Justice
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30
Consider the following personalities with respect to Praja Mandal Movement:

(I) Sarangadhar Das
(II) Pabitra Mohan Pradhan
(III) Rajendra Narayan Bhanja Deo
(IV) Harekrushna Mahatab

How many of them was/were NOT associated with the movement?
OPSC Prelims 2025 Odisha History & Freedom Struggle
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Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
OPSC Prelims 2025 Odisha History
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Consider the following statements:

  1. Anantavarman Chodagangadeva shifted the capital from Kalinganagara (Mukhalingam) to Kataka (modern Cuttack).
  2. Anangabhimadeva III defeated the Kalachuris and captured a major part of western Odisha.
  3. Narasimhadeva I defeated Tughril Tughan Khan, the Muslim governor of Bengal.
  4. Bhanudeva II erected the Ananta-Vasudeva temple at Bhubaneswar.

How many of the above statements are true?
OPSC Prelims 2025 Odisha History
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All the information concerning the so called "Black Hole Episode" is found in a single-sided account of it by an Englishman. What is the name of this Englishman?
OPSC Prelims 2025 Modern Indian History
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Which one of the following Vedic texts expounds the pranagnihotra, the fire oblation through breath, as a substitute for the basic rite?
OPSC Prelims 2025 Ancient Indian History & Philosophy
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35
Consider the pairs and choose the INCORRECT one.
OPSC Prelims 2025 Ancient Indian History
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36
For which of the following purposes is Indian currency fully convertible?

  1. Repatriation of remittances
  2. Interest payment of foreign loans
  3. Direct foreign investment
  4. Indirect foreign investment
  5. Trade

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OPSC Prelims 2025 Indian Economy
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Consider the following statements about tribal demography and policy implications in Odisha:

  1. Odisha has the highest number of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) (13 out of 75 nationally) and several PVTGs have shown population decline in the last two decadal censuses.
  2. Reverse migration during COVID-19 resulted in a temporary increase in the dependency ratio in source districts of Odisha.
  3. Odisha's policy of "PVTG development through habitat approach" has been criticized for ignoring migrant PVTG members who move seasonally for work.
  4. The decadal growth rate of the ST population in Odisha (2011-2021 provisional) is higher than the non-ST population due to improved enumeration.

How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
OPSC Prelims 2025 Governance & Social Justice
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Consider the following statements regarding demographic transitions and their economic implications for India and Odisha:

  1. Odisha has already reached replacement-level fertility (TFR below 2.1), which implies that its working-age population share will peak earlier than in states like Uttar Pradesh.
  2. The demographic dividend in Odisha is contingent on labor force participation rates (LFPR), which for women in Odisha are significantly lower than the national average.
  3. The ageing index in Odisha is projected to increase sharply by 2041, increasing the burden on social security and healthcare systems.
  4. Migration from Odisha to other states is predominantly circular and male-dominated, leading to feminization of agriculture in source districts.

Which of the above statements are correct?
OPSC Prelims 2025 Socio-Economic Development
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Consider the following statements regarding the ecological and geographical settings of lakes in Odisha:

  1. Kanjia Lake is associated with the Nandankanan Wildlife Sanctuary region near Bhubaneswar.
  2. Sara Lake lies in the coastal district of Puri and is influenced by littoral geomorphology.
  3. Ansupa Lake is an inland freshwater lake located in the Mahanadi deltaic region.
  4. Pata lake in a fresh water lake in Gajapati District Surrounded by Mahendragiri hill ranges.

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OPSC Prelims 2025 Geography of Odisha
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Consider the following statements regarding the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ):

  1. It is a zone of high pressure where trade winds diverge near the equator.
  2. The convergence of trade winds and rising air currents characterise it.
  3. During July, it shifts northwards over the Indian subcontinent.
  4. It is associated with intense convective activity and cloud formation.

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OPSC Prelims 2025 Geography
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41
Which of the following is an oviparous animal?
OPSC Prelims 2025 General Science & Biology
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Consider the following statements about Passive Euthanasia:

  1. The Supreme Court never allowed passive euthanasia in India.
  2. The Supreme Court of India allowed passive euthanasia under strict guidelines.
  3. Passive euthanasia was legalised in India by the Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India case.
  4. Article 21 is associated with the right to die with dignity.

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OPSC Prelims 2025 Indian Polity & Governance
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43
Which of the following statements about NATO is NOT correct?
OPSC Prelims 2025 International Relations
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Consider the following statements:

  1. Originally the Constitution provided for the CJI and 7 Judges.
  2. The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act 1956 was enacted to increase the number of Judges to 10 excluding CJI.
  3. The Act has been amended five times in the past to increase the strength of the Judges.
  4. The maximum increase in strength of Judges was by the Amendment Act, 2008.

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OPSC Prelims 2025 Indian Polity & Governance
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Consider the following:

  1. The Hindu muhurta is of approximately 48 minutes duration.
  2. Each muhurta is divided into 30 kala.
  3. Nakshatra is the Sun's asterism.
  4. Karana is half of tithi.

How many of the above is/are true?
OPSC Prelims 2025 Ancient Indian History & Culture
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The HPV Vaccination drive launched by the Prime Minister in February, 2026.

  1. It is aimed at combating cervical cancer, the foremost common cancer in Indian women.
  2. The target group is girls of 14 years of age.
  3. Gardasil 9 is a HPV vaccine.
  4. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance provided US $250 million in funding for vaccinating children.

How many of the above statement(s) is/are INCORRECT?
OPSC Prelims 2025 Current Affairs & Public Health
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47
Consider the following statements:

Assertion (A): Increasing atmospheric CO2 reduces carbonate ion availability in seawater.
Reason (R): Dissolved CO2 forms carbonic acid, which releases hydrogen ions that bind with carbonate ions.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
OPSC Prelims 2025 General Science & Environment
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48
Consider the following statements regarding Blue Flag beaches in India:

  1. Blue Flag certification is awarded to coastal sites that meet international standards of cleanliness, water quality, safety and sustainable management.
  2. The certification is granted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
  3. In India, the Blue Flag programme is implemented under the Integrated Coastal Zone Management programme.
  4. India has achieved Blue Flag certification for 18 beaches across 7 coastal states and 4 Union Territories as of the 2025-26.

How many statements above is/are correct?
OPSC Prelims 2025 Environment & Ecology
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Consider the following statements regarding the Departmentally Related Parliamentary Standing Committee:

  1. Permanent regular panels to frame legislations.
  2. They also examine the "Demand for Grants" for various departments during the budget process and review policies and performance of departments.
  3. There are 22 such Committees consisting 31 members each.
  4. The Estimate Committee and Public Accounts Committee are the two most important amongst such Committees.

How many of the above is/are true?
OPSC Prelims 2025 Indian Polity & Governance
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Consider the following Statement (S) and Explanation (E):

Statement (S): Digital governance can enhance inclusion.
Explanation (E): It eliminates all forms of exclusion.

Options:
OPSC Prelims 2025 Governance & Public Administration
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