GS-1 [ Year: 2024 ]

Q1 In the age of climate change, global warming plays a critical role in melting of snow and ice cover. Discuss with suitable examples. SHOW ANSWER
Q2 Critically analyse with examples what are tangible heritage and intangible heritage in the context of Odisha. SHOW ANSWER
Q3 Explain how the Bhauma-Kara and Somavamsi dynasties contributed to the political consolidation and cultural transformation of earlymedieval Odisha. SHOW ANSWER
Q4 What is social empowerment? Explain how the policies of social empowerment have been implemented in India with the examples from Odisha State. SHOW ANSWER
Q5 Discuss how the Bhakti Movement transformed religious practices and social relations in medieval Odisha. SHOW ANSWER
Q6 Discuss briefly the role of the Archaeological Survey of India. SHOW ANSWER
Q7 What are the different types of forest found in Odisha and how these forests play an important role in biodiversity? SHOW ANSWER
Q8 Explicate the nature of regional development in Odisha State. SHOW ANSWER
Q9 Give a detailed account of the drainage system of Odisha. SHOW ANSWER
Q10 Odisha's festivals reflect its cultural pluralism and social harmony. Cite some examples. SHOW ANSWER
Q11 Assess the major factors that led to the creation of the separate province of Odisha in 1936. SHOW ANSWER
Q12 Analyse the causes, course and historical significance of the Paika Rebellion of 1817 in Odisha. SHOW ANSWER
Q13 Analyse the role of Odia literature in shaping regional cultural identity. SHOW ANSWER
Q14 Explain how climatic factors play important role for the development of various landforms. SHOW ANSWER
Q15 "Indian caste system is paradoxical in nature, characterised both by staticity and fluidity." Discuss. SHOW ANSWER
Q16 Assess the major developments in the final phase of the National Movement and explain why Independence became unavoidable by 1947. SHOW ANSWER
Q17 What are the geomorphic hazards? Discuss various measures to mitigate such hazards. SHOW ANSWER