1. Which one among the following does not match properly the Noble Prize category with its 2024 laureate?
2. Who made history as the first Black man to win the Oscar for Best Costume Design at the 97th edition of the Academy Awards?
3. Arrange the following texts in their chronological order of composition
(a) Brihalaranyaka upanishad
(b) Manusmriti
(c) Arthashastra
(d) Milinda Panha
4. Consider the following statements about India's Nationally Determined
Contributions (NDCs):
(1) India has committed to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030 from 2005 levels.
(2) India aims to achieve about 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030.
(3) India's updated NDC is linked to the Panchamrit announcement made at COP26.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
5. Who has been appointed as India's new Deputy National security Adviser as of August 2025?
6. Match the following
| Day | United Nations Events | |
|---|---|---|
| (a) | 3 March | (1) World Wildlife Day |
| (b) | 7 April | (2) World Health Day |
| (c) | 3 May | (3) World Press Freedomday |
| (d) | 20 June | (3) World Refugee day |
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
7. What was the official theme of the 38th National Games?
8. Match List - I with List - II and select from Code :
| List-I (Colonial Policies/events) |
List-II (Impact on Odisha) |
|---|---|
| (a) Permanent Settlement (1793) | (1) Aggravated economic distress of Odisha peasants |
| (b) British Reorganization after Maratha defeat | (2) Led to the inclusion of Odia speaking tracts under different presidencies |
| (c) Imposition of Bengali | (3) Caused resentment and fueled Odia linguistic identity movement |
| (d) Slavery Abolition (1843) | (4) Enacted by Lord Ellenborough in Odisha |
| (e) Simon Commission | (5) Petitioned by Krushna Chandra Gajapati for separate province |
Code:
9. Match List - I (Indian Rivers) with List - II (Their Tributaries) and select the
correct answer using the code given below the lists
| List-I (Indian Rivers) |
List-II (Tributaries) |
|---|---|
| (a) Chambal | 1. Bhima |
| (b) Cauvery | 2. Noyyal |
| (c) Krishna | 3. Banas |
| (d) Godavari | 4. Manjra |
Codes:
| (a) | (b) | (c) | (d) | |
| (A) | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| (B) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| (C) | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| (D) | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
10. Match List - I (Indian Rivers) with List - II (Their Tributaries) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists
| List-I (River of Odisha) |
List-II (Tributaries) |
|---|---|
| (a) Mahanadi | 1. Sankha |
| (b) Brahmani | 2. Raru |
| (c) Baitarani | 3. Ong |
| (d) Subarnarekha | 4. Deo |
Codes:
| (a) | (b) | (c) | (d) | |
| (A) | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| (B) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| (C) | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| (D) | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
11. Who were the first to issue gold coins in India?
12. The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE) recently signed an MoU with which organisation to enhance public awareness about social justice schemes?
13. Match the initiative with its year of launch:
| Scheme | Year |
|---|---|
| (a) Ayushman Bharat | (1) 2006 |
| (b) National Skill Development Mission | (2) 2018 |
| (c) MGNREGS | (3) 2015 |
| (d) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana | (4) 2014 |
Options:
14. Match the following Rajput rulers with their notable battles or events :
| Scheme | Year |
|---|---|
| (a) Rana Sanga | (1) Battle of Haldighati |
| (b) Maharana Pratap | (2) Battle of Khanwa |
| (c) Rao Chandra Sen | (3) Struggle against Akbar |
| (d) Raja Man Singh | (4) Conquest of Odisha |
15. Consider the following statements regarding the structural transformation of the Indian economy:
1. India's economic growth since the 1990s has been primarily led by the services sector, with a relatively smaller contribution from manufacturing.
2. The "Make in India” initiative aims to increase the manufacturing sector's share in GDP to 25% and create 100 million additional jobs by 2022.
3. Despite rapid economic growth, the share of the agricultural sector in India's GDP has consistently declined, while its share in employment remains significant.
4. The phenomenon of "premature deindustrialization” in India refers to the services sector growing rapidly without a strong manufacturing base.
Which of the above statements are correct?
16. Which one of the following Article of Indian constitution provides that the law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts within the territory of India?
17.Which of the following statements about G-20 is NOT correct?
18.The foundational ideology of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association was inspired by :
19.Which of the following fundamental rights is available only to Indian citizens and not to foreigners?
20. Match List - I (Geological Structure) with List - II (Economic Importance) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists
| List-I (Geological Structure) |
List-II (Economic Importance) |
|---|---|
| (a) Siwalik Hills | 1. Coal, Mica, and Uranium Resources |
| (b) Deccan Traps | 2. Black cotton soils, Sugarcane agriculture |
| (c) Singhbhum Craton | 3. Fossil-rich Sedimentary deposit |
| (d) Chhota Nagpur Plateau | 4. Rich in Iron ore deposits |
Codes:
| (a) | (b) | (c) | (d) | |
| (A) | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| (B) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| (C) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| (D) | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
21.As per the Global Hunger Index 2023, India ranks at which position globally?
22.Consider the following statements regarding ecological pyramids:
1.In a parasitic food chain, the pyramid of numbers is always upright.
2.Pyramids of biomass are always inverted in marine ecosystems.
3.Pyramids of energy are never inverted.
23.Consider the following statements about the Attorney General of India:
1.He is appointed by the President and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
2.He has the right to participate in proceedings of Parliament but without voting rights.
3.He must have qualifications equivalent to that of a Supreme Court judge.
4.His remuneration is fixed by the Parliament through a law under Article 148 of the constitution
Options:
24.Which of the following statements about the Chenab Rail Bridge is correct?
1.It is a Cable-stayed bridge.
2.The Chenab Rail Bridge is taller than the Eiffel Tower.
3.It is a part of the Golden Quadrilateral Railway Project.
4.It is the world's highest Railway arch bridge.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
25.Which of the following pairs is correctly matched regarding Schedules of the Indian Constitution?
26.Which category under the IUCN classification is not directly recognized in the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?
27.Acetylsalicylic acid is known as:
28.Match List - I with List - II and select from Code:
| List-I (Name) |
List-II (Activities) |
|---|---|
| (a) Madhusudan Das | (1) Leader of Khurda Rebellion |
| (b) Buxi Jagabandhu | (2) Founder of Utkal Sammilani |
| (c) Fakir Mohan Senapati | (3) Pioneer of Modern Odia literature |
| (d) Krushna Chandra Gajapati | (4) Played Key role in Odisha's R1 separate province formation |
Code:
29.What does NISAR stand for?
30.Consider the contributions and challenges of the Services Sector in India:
1. The Services sector is the largest contributor to India's GDP and has been the primary driver of economic growth in recent decades.
2. Despite its large share in GDP, the services sector's share in total employment is significantly lower than that of agriculture.
3. The growth in services has often been termed "jobless growth" in the formal sector, leading to a rise in informal service sector's employment.
4. Digitalization and the rise of the IT/ITeS sector have further solidified India's position as a global service hub, but the benefits are not uniformly distributed across the workforce.
Which of the above statements are correct?
31.Consider the following statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R), and select the correct option using the codes given below:
Assertion (A): In central and southern Odisha, the Proterozoic era is represented by the Eastern Ghats Granulite Belt, which consists of khondalite, charnockite, migmatite, anorthosite and alkaline rocks.
Reason (R): These rock formations are linked to the mineralisation of bauxite, manganese, graphite, and gemstones.
32.Match List - I with List - II and Select the correct answer while using the Code given below
| List-I (Leader) |
List-II (organisation) |
|---|---|
| (a) M. C. Raja | (1) All India Depressed Classess League |
| (b) Jagjivan Ram | (2) All India Depressed Classes Congress |
| (c) B.R. Ambedkar | (3) All India Depressed Classes Association |
| (d) Mahatma Gandhi | (4) All India Harijan Sangh |
Code:
33.The Ganjam Plates of Madhav Raja II of the Shailodbhava dynasty provide valuable information about which aspect of early Medieval Odisha's history?
34.Which of the following statements about the Asia Cup cricket tournament is NOT correct.
(1) The Asia Cup is a cricket tournament played among the Asian group of nations.
(2) The Asia Cup is organised by the Asian Cricket Council.
(3) The Asia Cup was first held in the year 1984.
(4) The first Asia Cup cricket tournament was played in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
35. Match List- I (Sub divisions of Himalayas) with List - II (Characteristics) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists
| List-I (Sub divisions of Himalayas) |
List-II (Characteristics) |
|---|---|
| (a) Trans-Himalaya | 1. Known for hill stations like Shimla Mussoorie |
| (b) Greater Himalaya | 2. Composed of unconsolidated sediments forming foothills |
| (c) Lesser Himalaya | 3. Includes Karakoram, Ladakh, Zaskar range |
| (d) Siwaliks | 4. Contain Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga |
Codes:
| (a) | (b) | (c) | (d) | |
| (A) | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| (B) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| (C) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| (D) | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 |