PAPER-II

General Studies-|: Indian Heritage and Culture, Odisha Heritage & Culture,
History and Geography of the World & Society

Heritage and Culture

Indian culture covering the salient aspects of Art forms, Literature and
Architecture from Ancient to Modern times.
Temple Architecture of Odisha.
Socio-cultural development in Odisha.
Bhakti Movement in Odisha and its impact on the Society of Odisha.
Evolution and Growth of Odia Language and Literature and development of
Odia Literature
Regional Tradition of Odisha-Festivals.
History
Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until
the present — significant events, personalities, issues.
The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/
contributions from different parts of the country.
Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
Kalinga War and its significance
Dynastic History of Odisha: Mahameghavahan Kharavela, The Bhauma Karas
and The Somavamsis, The Gangas and Gajapatis.
Early Resistance Movements in Odisha- Paik Rebellion, Vir Surendra Sai and
the Revolt of 1857.
Creation of Odisha Province.
Freedom Movement and Praja Mandal Movements in Odisha; Social bases of
Odia Nationalism; Integration of Princely States in Odisha; Social reform
movements in Odisha.

Geography of India with special reference to Odisha

e Physical, economic and social geography of India.

e Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami,
Volcanic activity, cyclone, geographical features and their location-changes
in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and
in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
e Odisha’s natural resources: water, forests & minerals.
e Odisha’s Physiography and Riverine system.
e Salient features of Indian society, Diversity of India and Odisha.
 e Role of women and women’s organization, population an associated
issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems
and remedies.
e Effects of globalization on Indian society as a whole and Odisha.
e Distribution and growth of tribes and tribal population in Odisha;
Urbanization — Growth of urban population and urban centres in Odisha.
e Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.

PAPER-III

General Studies-II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and Inter-

State Relations

Governance, Constitution, Polity and Inter-state relations

e Indian Constitution -— _ historical underpinnings, evolution, features,

amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
e Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and
challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and
finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
e Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms
and institutions.
e Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries.
e Parliament and State legislatures — structure, functioning, conduct of business,
powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
e Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary —
Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and
formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.
e Salient features of the Representation of People’s act, Odisha Right to Public
Services Act and Odisha Lokayukta Act.
e Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions, and
responsibilities of various Constitutional bodies.
e Statutory, regulatory, and various quasi-judicial bodies.
e Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-
governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens
charters, transparency & accountability, and institutional and other measures.
e Role of Central and State Civil services in a democracy.
e Panchayati Raj Institution (PRIs) in Odisha.
e Odisha and its neighborhood — relations.
Social Justice

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and

issues arising out of their design and implementation — India and Odisha.
Development processes and the development industry — the role of MSMEs &
women SHGs.
Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the State and
the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions, and
Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable
sections- India and Odisha.
Issues relating to development and management of social sector/ Services
relating to Health, Education, Human Resources — India and Odisha.
Issues relating to poverty and hunger— Sustainable Development Goals.

PAPER-IV
General Studies-lll: Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity,
Environment, Security and Disaster Management

Science & Technology

Science and Technology-developments and their applications and effects in
everyday life.
Achievements of Indians in science & technology; Indigenisation of technology
and developing new technology.
Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nanotechnology,
Bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.

Economic Development

Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources,

growth, development and employment.
Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
Government Budgeting — India and Odisha.
Land reforms in India & Odisha.
Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their
effects on industrial growth.
Infrastructure: Energy, Posts, Roads, Airports, Railways in the Country and
Odisha.
Industrialisation in Odisha — Issues and prospects.
Agriculture
e Major cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of
irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of
agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the
aid of farmers in India & Odisha.
e Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support
prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations,
revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions;
economics of animal-rearing in India & Odisha — Doubling of Farmers’ Income.
e Food processing and related industries in India & Odisha — scope and
significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain
management.
Biodiversity and Environment
e Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental
impact assessment.
e Disaster and Disaster Management in the Country and in Odisha — State
institutions and policies on Disaster Management.
e Linkages between development and spread of extremism. Left wing
extremism in Odisha.
Security and Disaster Management
e Challenges to internal security though communication networks, role of media
and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber
security; money-laundering and its prevention — Arts & policies relating to
Cyber Security and Money laundering.
e Security challenges and their management in border areas — linkages of
organized crime with terrorism.
e Various Security forces and agencies of the Country and Odisha and their
mandate.

PAPER-V
General Studies-IV: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude

This paper will include questions to test the candidates’ attitude and approach
to issues relating to integrity, probity in public life and his problem-solving approach
to various issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing with society. Questions may
utilize the case study approach to determine these aspects. The following broad
areas will be covered:
e Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, Determinants and Consequences of
Ethics in Human Actions; Dimension of Ethics; Ethics - in Private and Public
Relationships. Human Values — Lessons from the Lives and Teachings of Great
Leaders, Reformers and Administrators; Role of Family, Society and
Educational Institutions in Inculcating Values.
Attitude: Content, Structure, Function; its Influence and Relation with Thought
and Behaviour; Moral and Political Attitudes; Social Influence and Persuasion.
Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service, Integrity, Impartiality and
Non-partisanship, Objectivity, Dedication to Public Service, Empathy,
Tolerance and Compassion towards the weaker-sections.
Emotional Intelligence-Concepts, and their Utilities and Application in
Administration and Governance
Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India and World.
Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration: Status and
Problems; Ethical Concerns and Dilemmas in Government and Private
Institutions; Laws, Rules, Regulations and Conscience as Sources of Ethical
Guidance; Accountability and Ethical Governance; Strengthening of Ethical
and Moral Values in Governance; Ethical Issues in International Relations and
Funding; Corporate Governance.
Probity in Governance: Concept of Public Service; Philosophical Basis of
Governance and Probity; Information Sharing and Transparency in
Government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct,
Citizen’s Charters, Work Culture, Quality of Service Delivery, Utilization of
Public Funds, Challenges of Corruption.
Case Studies on above issues.
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Paper II

(i) Comprehension;
(ii) Interpersonal skills including communication skills;
(iii) Logical reasoning and analytical ability;
(iv) Decision making and problem solving;
(v) General mental ability;
(vi) Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class
X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. —
Class X level)

Note- It is mandatory for the candidate to appear in both the Papers of Preliminary
Examination for the purpose of evaluation. Therefore a candidate shall be
disqualified in case he or she does not appear in both the papers of Preliminary
Examination.

2. Main Examination :

(1) The written examination shall comprise of two parts, i.e., Part-I and Part-II
consisting of the following papers:—

Part-I QUALIFYING PAPERS : Marks

Paper-I : Odia Language 250

The pattern of questions shall be broadly as follows:

(1) Comprehension of given passages.

(ii) Précis writing.
(iii) Usage and vocabulary.
(iv) Short Essays.
(v) Translation from English to the Odia Language and vice-versa.

Paper-II : English Language 250

The pattern of questions shall be broadly as follows:

(i) Comprehension of given passages.

(11) Précis writing.
(iii) Usage and vocabulary.
(iv) Short Essays.
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Part-II: PAPERS TO BE COUNTED FOR MERIT Marks

Paper-I : Essay 250

Paper-II : General Studies-I (Indian Heritage and Culture, Odisha 250
Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society)

Paper-III : General Studies—II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, 250

Social Justice and Inter-State Relations)

Paper-[V : General Studies-III_ (Technology, Economic 250

Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster
Management)
Paper-V: General Studies-[V (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude) 250
Paper-VI : Optional Subject — Paper-I 250
Paper-VII : Optional Subject — Paper-II 250

SUB-TOTAL (WRITTEN TEST) 1750

Marks
Personality Test 250
Marks
GRAND TOTAL 2000
Marks

(2) Candidates may choose any one of the subjects from amongst the list of subjects
given below for optional Paper-VI and Paper-VII of the written test:—

List of optional subjects for Main Examination

(i) Agriculture (xxi) Mechanical Engineering

(ii) Agriculture Engineering (xxii) Medical Science
(iii) Animal Husbandry and (xxiii) Philosophy
Veterinary Science (xxiv) Physics
(iv) Anthropology (xxv) Political Science
(v) Botany and International Relations
(vi) Chemistry (xxvi) Psychology
(vii) Civil Engineering (xxvii) Public Administration
(viii) Commerce and Accountancy | (xxviii) Sociology
(ix) Economics (xxix) Statistics
(x) Education (xxx) Zoology
(xi) Electrical Engineering (xxxi) Literature of any one of the
(xii) Fishery Science following languages: English, Hindi,
(xiii) Forestry