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Rann of Kutch · GIFT City · Diamond · Chemicals · Petroleum
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General Science · Environment · Gujarat GK · Current events
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GPSC Prelims Pattern
Paper 1 (General Studies): 200 questions | 200 marks | 2 hours | No negative marking
GPSC's no-negative-marking policy means you should attempt all questions without penalty.
GPSC Syllabus — Gujarat-Specific Topics
Gujarat History
- Ancient Gujarat: Harappan sites (Lothal, Dholavira — UNESCO World Heritage site), Maurya and Gupta periods
- Medieval Gujarat: Solanki dynasty (Siddharaj Jaisinh, Kumarpal — golden period of Gujarat, Somnath temple), Sultanate of Gujarat (Ahmed Shah — founded Ahmedabad 1411), Mughal conquest
- Baroda Gaekwads (Vadodara), Kutch rulers, Junagadh Nawab
- Modern Gujarat: Mahatma Gandhi born in Porbandar (Oct 2, 1869); Dandi March 1930 (salt satyagraha — 241 mile march from Sabarmati to Dandi); Sardar Patel (Iron Man of India, born in Nadiad, Gujarat)
- Gujarat formation: November 1, 1960 (bifurcated from Bombay State on linguistic basis, separated from Maharashtra)
Gujarat Economy and Industries
- Diamond polishing: Surat processes 90% of world's rough diamonds — diamond capital of world
- Chemical industry: Gujarat produces 40% of India's chemicals and petrochemicals (Ankleshwar, Bharuch industrial belt, PCPIR)
- Petroleum: Jamnagar has world's largest oil refinery (Reliance), ONGC offshore Gujarat
- Textiles: Ahmedabad (Manchester of India — historic cotton mill city), Surat synthetic fabrics
- GIFT City: Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (Gandhinagar) — India's first IFSC (International Financial Services Centre)
- Tourism: Gir National Park (only Asiatic Lions), Rann of Kutch (Rann Utsav), Somnath temple, Dwarka, Statue of Unity (world's tallest statue — Sardar Patel)
- Gujarat schemes: Mukhyamantri Mahila Utkarsh Yojana, e-Gram Vishwagram, Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana (tribal welfare)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GPSC Class 1-2 exam?
GPSC Class 1-2 exam recruits senior posts in Gujarat government including Section Officer (GSCS), Deputy Mamlatdar, DDDO and BDO through Prelims, Mains and Interview. Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) handles Class 3 and 4 recruitments separately.
Is there negative marking in GPSC Prelims?
No. GPSC Prelims has no negative marking. You should attempt all 200 questions without any penalty for wrong answers.
Is GPSC practice on ExamBharat free?
Yes. All GPSC Prelims practice questions on ExamBharat are 100% free. No registration required.
What is the age limit for GPSC?
General: 21-35 years. SEBC/EWS: up to 38 years. SC/ST: up to 40 years. PwD: additional 10 years. For some technical posts, age limits may vary.
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