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General Studies (Paper-3)
Indian Constitution
1. What is the preamble of the Indian Constitution? (In 130 words or less) [4 Mark]
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2. Provide the gist of the below articles in 50 words or less. [4 Mark]

(a) Article 17:
(b) Article 18:
(c) Article 19:
(d) Article 20:
(e) Article 21:

3. Write the countries where we borrowed these. [4 Mark]

(a) Method of election of president:
(b) Federalism:
(c) Removal of judges:
(d) Joint sitting of the houses:

4. Describe the following amendments in 50 words or less. [4 Mark]

(a) Amendment 61:
(b) Amendment 73:
(c) Amendment 44:
(d) Amendment 36:

5. Elucidate any two powers of the President. (in 50 words) [4 Mark]

(a) Administrative power:

(b) Emergency power:
(c) Pardoning power:

Indian Economics, Indian & World Geography

6. Name any four-policy initiative / programs in the poverty alleviation started by
government of Odisha? [2 Mark]
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7. What is maternal mortality rate and infant mortality rate in Odisha? [1 Mark]
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8. What is the employment percentage in agriculture, manufacturing, and service sector in

the state of Odisha? [2 Mark]
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9. As per livestock census 2019 which district livestock number is highest in Odisha?
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10. What is largest import to Odisha in value terms? [1 Mark]

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11. According to recent Niti Ayog report what is total poverty rate in Odisha? [1 Mark]
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12. What is national income and what are its components? (130 words or less) [4 Mark]
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13. What is industrialization and what is industrial scenario in Odisha? (130 words or less)
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14. What is current repo rate and reverse repo rate set by RBI? [2 Mark]
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15. What is right to education and what are education schemes of Government of Odisha?
(130 words or less) [4 Mark]
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16. Describe the schemes and strategy by Government of India for doubling farmers’
income? (130 words or less) [4 Mark]
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17. What is Atmosphere and what are the different Layers of the Atmosphere? [4 Mark]
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18. What is demographic dividend? [2 Mark]

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19. What do the following agricultural revolution associated with? [2 Mark]

Sl. No Revolution Agricultural product

1 Purple Revolution
2 Golden fibre Revolution
3 Yellow Revolution
4 Round Revolution

20. What is the Source of the following rivers? [2 Mark]

Sl. No: Rivers Source

1 Yamuna
2 Sutlej
3 Narmada
4 Godavari
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Indian History, Odisha History
21. Answer following questions in one or two words. [8 Mark]
(i) When was the ancient city of Kalinga, located in present-day Odisha, conquered
by Emperor Ashoka?
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(ii) Who was the founder of the Eastern Ganga dynasty, which ruled over Odisha
from the 11th to the 15th century?
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(iii) The Lingaraja Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is situated in which city of
Odisha?
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(iv) Who was the 16th-century poet-saint from Odisha, known for his devotional
songs dedicated to Lord Jagannath?
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(v) The Battle of Barabati was fought in the 13th century between which two
kingdoms?
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(vi) Which Odisha king is credited with the construction of the Sun Temple at
Konark?
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(vii) Who was the first woman Chief Minister of Odisha?

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(viii) The famous Rath Yatra festival, or Chariot Festival, of Lord Jagannath is
celebrated in which city of Odisha?
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(ix) Who was the founder of the Bhaumakara dynasty that ruled over parts of
Odisha during the 8th and 9th centuries?
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(x) Which British administrator is credited with the discovery of the rock edicts of
Ashoka at Dhauli in Odisha?
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(xi) The famous 20th-century Odissi dancer, Kelucharan Mohapatra, was honoured
with which prestigious award?
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(xii) Which ancient university in Odisha was a renowned center of Buddhist learning
and attracted scholars from all over Asia?
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(xiii) Who was the British Governor-General of India during the Revolt of 1857?
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(xiv) The Treaty of Bassein, signed in 1802, marked the beginning of British
paramountcy in which Indian state?
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(xv) Which historical figure from Odisha led a significant rebellion against the
British East India Company in the mid-19th century?
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(xvi) The Kalinga Architecture is known for its distinct style, characterized by the use
of which building material?
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22. Give one example of temple architecture styles of Odisha. [1.5 Mark]
(i) Rekha deula-
(ii) Pidha deula –
(iii) Khakhara deula-

23. What are the names of Pancha Sakhas in medieval Odisha? [2.5 Mark]
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24. Discuss the role of Subhas Chandra Bose in the Indian freedom struggle.( 130 words or
less) [4 Mark]
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25. Write a short note on any one of the following. (130 words or less) [4 Mark]
(a) Gopabandhu Das
(b) Madhusudan Das
(c) Rama Devi
OR
Write short note on Inchudi salt satyagraha in Odisha (130 words or less)
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26. Write a short note on different causes of 1857 revolt.( 130 words or less) [4 Mark]
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OR
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Write a short note on the significance of the formation of the Utkal Sammilani in
Odisha.
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General Issues on Environment & Climate Change

27. National Ambient Air Quality standards established by Central pollution Control board
lists which of the following as Air Pollutants. [3 Mark]

Sl. No. Matters Pollutants/ Non pollutants

1. Ozone (O3)
2. Carbon dioxide (CO2)
3. Ammonia (NH3)
4. Particulate Matter (PM)
5. Argon (Ar)
6. Lead (Pb)

28. Write the head quarters of the following environmental organisations. [3 Mark]

Sl. No. Organisations Head quarter (country)

1. UNFCCC
2. IUCN
3. UNEP
4. WMO
5. ISA
6. IMO

29. Name four initiatives taken up by Central Government for Conservation of water.
[2 Mark]
Sl. No. Name of Mission
1.
2.
3.
4.

30. India targets to create by how much additional Carbon Sink in terms of tonnes of CO₂
equivalent Part of Nationally Determined Contribution? [1 Mark]
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31. According to IMD Cloudburst is a rain event if ____ rainfall is received at a Station in 1
hour. [1 Mark]
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32. Compressed Biogas is a mixture of __________, _________ and small amount of

Hydrogen sulphide, Nitrogen & oxygen. [1 Mark]
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33. By how much percentage the following components are present in MD 15 fuel Developed
by IOCL & Indian Railways. [2 Mark]

Sl. No. Components Percentage

1 Methanol
2 Mineral Diesel
3 Coupler Additives

34. By How much percentage wind energy contributes to India’s energy Basket? [1 Mark]
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35. Fill in the blanks [6 Mark]

(i) Acid rain refers to any form of precipitation when oxides of ____ react with water
and oxygen to form acids and fall to the ground from the atmosphere forms of rain,
snow or hail.
(ii) _________cause less air and noise pollution as compared to traditional firecrackers
which were first designed by the National Environmental and Engineering Research
Institute (NEERI), under the aegis of the Council for Scientific and Industrial
Research (CSIR) in 2018. Presently the three brands of green crackers are available
for purchase are_____.
(iii) _____________has released the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment
Report for the entire country for the year 2023 to determine the prevailing status of
groundwater resources and the impact of ongoing groundwater management
practices.
(iv) “_________” launched by The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
Under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) in
partnership with the National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM) To provide a
platform for inclusion of women in water governance.
(v) The Miyawaki method is known for creation of mini________ in urban areas.

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