General Studies Paper-I
Total Marks: 200
Questions: 100 MCQs
Time: 2 Hours
Negative: -0.66 per error
Essential Exam Rule:
Paper-I marks determine the Merit List for Prelims qualification. However, you must also score at least 33% (66 marks) in GS Paper-II (CSAT) for your Paper-I to be evaluated.
Current Events
Events of National and International importance.
History of India & Odisha
- History of India and Indian National Movement.
- History of Odisha and Nationalism
Odisha and Indian Geography
- Physical, Social, and Economic Geography of India and the World.
- Odisha Geography: Physiography, Rivers, Mountains, and Natural Resources (Water, Forests, Minerals).
Indian Polity & Governance
Constitution, Political System,Panchayati Raj Public Policy, Rights Issues, and Governance.
Economic & Social Development
Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics and Social Sector Initiatives etc.
Environment & Ecology
General issue on Environmental Ecology, Biodeversity, and Climate Change- that do not require subject specialization.
General Science
Basic concepts of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Class 10 level focus).