OGS Paper-1 [Year: 2021]

Q1 Would it be correct to say that the people of Odisha continuously rebelled against British domination? Comment. SHOW ANSWER
Q2 Maratha domination over Odisha in the second half of the 18th century left the people dissatisfied even while it regenerated the culture. Comment. SHOW ANSWER
Q3 Discuss the location and distribution of Iron and Steel Industries in India. SHOW ANSWER
Q4 Explain various geographical and human factors for industrial location in Odisha. SHOW ANSWER
Q5 Explain the term Welfare State. Discuss to what extent India fulfills the criteria of being a welfare state. SHOW ANSWER
Q6 Mission Karmayogi is aimed at building a future ready Civil Servant with the right attitude, skills and knowledge, aligned to the vision of New India. Discuss. SHOW ANSWER
Q7 Explain the Demographic dividend in the context of India. SHOW ANSWER
Q8 What are some of the recent legal pronouncements related to the rights of sexual minorities in India? SHOW ANSWER
Q9 "In India, the agriculture and allied sectors is the third largest emitter of greenhouse gas after energy and manufacturing sectors." What changes India should make to achieve carbon efficient agriculture? SHOW ANSWER
Q10 Examine the steps taken by Government of India to safeguard our National Heritage. SHOW ANSWER
Q11 Were the disturbances of 1857 a mere mutiny or a war of independence? SHOW ANSWER
Q12 The social reform movements of Colonial India were only concerned with the condition of women and little else. Comment. SHOW ANSWER
Q13 Give an account on the Himalayan and Peninsular River System of India. SHOW ANSWER
Q14 Give a geographical account of natural resources of Odisha with respect to minerals and forests resources. SHOW ANSWER
Q15 The efficacy of the collegium system has been challenged time to time in terms of its independence and transparency of judicial appointments. Examine. SHOW ANSWER
Q16 There is a need to abolish the sedition law on the ground that it is used to curb freedom of expression and speech. Discuss. SHOW ANSWER
Q17 Discuss India's contribution towards net-zero carbon emissions and what more India can do to achieve its goal of net-zero by 2070. SHOW ANSWER
Q18 What do you understand by Uniform Civil Code? Examine its relevance for a secular country like India and the challenges in its implementation. SHOW ANSWER
Q19 Discuss the role of Non-Governmental Organisation in protection of Human Rights. SHOW ANSWER
Q20 "Corruption in public life is a threat to Nation's prosperity". Comment. SHOW ANSWER