GPSC Class 1 & 2 — Gujarat Administrative Service (Prelims)
About this Exam
Gujarat Administrative Service (Prelims) – Practice Test (GPSC Paper)
The Gujarat Administrative Service (Prelims) is the first-stage screening exam for recruitment to the prestigious IAS and Gujarat Civil Services route. Conducted by the Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC), this Preliminary Examination tests your breadth across multiple disciplines to help you qualify for the Mains. Practising this GPSC Prelims test series builds speed, accuracy, and question-solving confidence for a high-stakes competitive selection.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | ~25 | ~50 | 12.5% |
| Cultural Heritage | ~25 | ~50 | 12.5% |
| Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations | ~25 | ~50 | 12.5% |
| General Mental Ability | ~25 | ~50 | 12.5% |
| Indian Economy & Planning | ~25 | ~50 | 12.5% |
| Geography | ~25 | ~50 | 12.5% |
| Science & Technology | ~25 | ~50 | 12.5% |
| Current Events (Regional, National & International) | ~25 | ~50 | 12.5% |
| Total | 200 | 400 | 100% |
What This Practice Test Covers
- History & Cultural Heritage: Gujarat and Indian historical developments, arts, traditions, and heritage sites.
- Polity & Social Justice: Constitution basics, governance, rights, welfare schemes, and international relations context.
- Economy, Geography, & Science: planning, key economic indicators, physical/economic geography, and science basics.
- Current Events: topic-based updates from Gujarat, India, and global affairs aligned to UPSC/GPSC style.
Preparation Tips
Start with GPSC Prelims core subjects first: revise Polity (Constitution, governance), then build a strong base in Geography, Economy, and History using crisp notes. Attempt section-wise timed mocks to improve accuracy and reduce guessing—this exam has no negative marking, so attempt confidently where you can eliminate options. For Current Events, make a weekly revision routine with region-wise focus (Gujarat), and link news to static topics. Finally, analyse your mistakes daily and revisit weak areas before attempting another full-length test.