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How should I approach OPSC OAS Mains GS Paper 1 — History and Culture?

I am preparing for OPSC OAS Mains and finding GS Paper 1 (History and Culture of Odisha) particularly hard. Most standar

OPSCSubhashree P. · 70d ago
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OPSC optional subject selection: Public Administration vs Sociology?

I am torn between Public Administration and Sociology as my OPSC Mains optional. I have a background in Commerce. Which

OPSCSasmita B. · 40d ago
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OPSC OAS Prelims: How many questions come from Odia language and literature?

I am a non-Odia medium student preparing for OPSC Prelims. Roughly how many questions in General Studies Paper 1 come fr

OPSCRajesh K. · 41d ago
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OPSC OAS interview tips — what questions are commonly asked?

I cleared OPSC OAS Mains and have my interview next month. What kind of questions should I expect? Is it mostly current

OPSCBiswajit M. · 42d ago
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OPSC OAS answer writing: How long should a 15-mark answer be?

I am struggling with answer writing for OPSC Mains. For a 15-mark question in GS papers, how many words is ideal? Should

OPSCJyotirmayee P. · 43d ago
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Is it possible to clear OPSC while working a full-time government job?

I am currently working in a state government office and want to attempt OPSC OAS. I can spare 3-4 hours daily for prepar

OPSCPratap S. · 59d ago
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How important is PYQ analysis for OPSC Prelims? Any patterns found?

I have been told that analyzing previous year questions (PYQs) is very important for OPSC. But are the questions repeate

OPSCNilamadhab R. · 73d ago
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Best strategy for OPSC Prelims current affairs — what sources do toppers use?

For OPSC Prelims, how much of current affairs is from national news vs Odisha-specific news? I have been reading The Hin

OPSCMamata D. · 93d ago
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