GS-1 [ Year: 2023 ]

Q1 Analyze the cultural achievements of Mahameghavahana Kharavela. SHOW ANSWER
Q2 Discuss the main principles of Alekha or Mahima Dharma. SHOW ANSWER
Q3 What role did the INA trials play in facilitating the process of Indian Independence? SHOW ANSWER
Q4 Give an outline of the Swadeshi Movement in Bengal between 1905 to 1908. Critically analyze its impact on freedom struggle. SHOW ANSWER
Q5 Differentiate between ‘Generative city' and 'Smart city'. Describe the feasibility of the best smart city of Odisha. SHOW ANSWER
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. SHOW ANSWER
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. SHOW ANSWER
Q8 Differentiate between 'Strait' and 'Isthmus'. Describe the significances of 'Strait' and 'Isthmus' in international trade. SHOW ANSWER
Q9 Discuss in detail the role of regionalism in shaping social cohesion. SHOW ANSWER
10 What do you understand by population ageing? Discuss its various dimensions in the context of India. SHOW ANSWER
11 How many types of tribals are there in Odisha? What are the issues and problems of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups? SHOW ANSWER
12 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. SHOW ANSWER
13 Enumerate the legacy of the early Vedic Aryans. SHOW ANSWER
14 Give an account of the development of science during the Gupta period. SHOW ANSWER
15 Divide India into major physiographic divisions and describe the region in which the land of Odisha State is included. SHOW ANSWER
16 Does climate change make the coastal and Himalayan regions of India more vulnerable to disaster? Explain. SHOW ANSWER
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. SHOW ANSWER