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Gujarat Administrative Services Class-1, Gujarat Civil Service Class-1/Class-2 and Gujarat Municipal Chief Officer Service Class-2 Combined Examination

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57 topics · 5 sections — from the official GPSC syllabus. Study material lands topic by topic.

Paper III · Essay

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    Two essays (1000-1200 words each), one from each of two sections — tests ability to compose a well-argued, coherently expressed and original piece of writing (no fixed content syllabus)

Paper IV · General Studies-I (History, Cultural Heritage & Geography)

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    (A)1. Indus Valley Civilisation, Vedic Age, Jainism and Buddhism
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    (A)2. Important developments in Administration, Social, Religious and Economic conditions, etc. from Ancient to Modern India and Gujarat
    1. 1.Medieval India — Political, Administrative and Military History18 min
    2. 2.Three Phases of the Indian Freedom Struggle, 1885-194727 min
    3. 3.Gujarat: History and the Mahagujarat Andolan15 min
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    (A)3. The Bhakti Movement
    1. 1.Gujarat: History and the Mahagujarat Andolan15 min
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    (A)4. Social reform movement in India and Gujarat in the 19th century
    1. 1.Anti-British Uprisings, the Revolt of 1857, and Socio-Religious and Anti-Caste Reform Movements17 min
    2. 2.Gujarat: History and the Mahagujarat Andolan15 min
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    (A)5. Modern Indian history including Gujarat from about the middle of the 18th century until Independence — significant events, personalities, issues
    1. 1.Three Phases of the Indian Freedom Struggle, 1885-194727 min
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    (A)6. The freedom struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country
    1. 1.Three Phases of the Indian Freedom Struggle, 1885-194727 min
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    (A)7. Mahagujarat Aandolan
    1. 1.Gujarat: History and the Mahagujarat Andolan15 min
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    (B)1. Cultural heritage of India and Gujarat: Art forms, Literature, Sculpture, Architecture, Music, Dances, Theatre, etc. from Ancient to Modern times
    1. 1.Gujarat: Culture, Heritage and Diaspora15 min
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    (B)2. Life traditions of Gujarat, Fairs, Festivals, Food, Costumes, etc.
    1. 1.Gujarat: Culture, Heritage and Diaspora15 min
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    (B)3. Pilgrimage, Heritage and Tourist places of Gujarat
    1. 1.Gujarat: Culture, Heritage and Diaspora15 min
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    (B)4. Gandhian thoughts and its relevance
    1. 1.Gujarat: Culture, Heritage and Diaspora15 min
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    (B)5. Cultural Landscape of Gujarat: Coastal, Tribal and other communities
    1. 1.Gujarat: Culture, Heritage and Diaspora15 min
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    (C)1. Physical Features and Resources: India and Gujarat — Major landforms, climate, soil, rivers, vegetation, etc.
    1. 1.Gujarat: Geography and Demographics17 min
    2. 2.Geomorphology — The Two Forces That Build the Land and Wear It Down92 min
    3. 3.India: Physiography — A Shield, a Rising Wall, a Filled Trough, and Two Kinds of Island96 min
    4. 4.Drainage Systems of India — How the Rivers Are Arranged, and Why They Behave As They Do67 min
    5. 5.India: Climate and the Monsoon — One Rhythm, and the Variety Inside It49 min
    6. 6.Soils of India — Formation, the Profile, the Groups, and the Erosion That Takes Them68 min
    7. 7.India's Natural Vegetation and Wildlife — The Forest Types, the Belts Up the Himalaya, and What Has Been Done to Them64 min
    8. 8.Water Resources of India — Four Per Cent of the World's Water for Seventeen Per Cent of Its People42 min
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    (C)2. Distribution of key natural resources across India and Gujarat: land, soil, rocks, minerals, water and vegetation resources; factors responsible for the location of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary sector industries in India and Gujarat, issues and problems
    1. 1.Gujarat: Geography and Demographics17 min
    2. 2.Minerals and Energy Resources of India — What the Rock Decides, and How Old Every Number Here Is79 min
    3. 3.Industries of India — Why a Factory Stands Where It Does, and Which of These Sentences Has Expired69 min
    4. 4.Economic Geography and Human Activities — Why an Activity Is Where It Is127 min
    5. 5.India's Agriculture — Where the Crops Are, in Which Season, and Why the Yields Divide101 min
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    (C)3. Demographic Dynamics of India and Gujarat: population distribution, density, age-sex composition, growth, rural-urban composition, race, Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste composition, religion, language, literacy, education, migration-urbanisation, population policies and issues
    1. 1.Gujarat: Geography and Demographics17 min
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    (C)4. Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, tsunami, volcanic activity, cyclone, etc.
    1. 1.Gujarat: Economy, Environment and Disaster Management19 min
    2. 2.Geomorphology — The Two Forces That Build the Land and Wear It Down92 min

Paper V · General Studies-II (Polity, Governance & Society)

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    (A)1. Indian Constitution — salient features, basic structure and important amendments
    1. 1.Union Governance Machinery and Constitutional Bodies20 min
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    (A)2. Functions and duties of the Indian Union and the State Governments
    1. 1.Union Governance Machinery and Constitutional Bodies20 min
    2. 2.State and District Governance18 min
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    (A)3. Issues and challenges pertaining to the Federal structure
    1. 1.State and District Governance18 min
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    (A)4. Distribution of powers between the Union and States: issues and challenges
    1. 1.State and District Governance18 min
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    (A)5. Local self-government institutions
    1. 1.State and District Governance18 min
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    (A)6. Constitutional Authorities: Powers, Functions and Responsibilities
    1. 1.Union Governance Machinery and Constitutional Bodies20 min
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    (A)7. Judiciary in India — Structure and functions, judicial review, Public Interest Litigation, Landmark Judgments
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    (B)1. Role of Civil Services in Democracy
    1. 1.Ethics, Transparency and Administrative Reforms15 min
    2. 2.GS Paper II — Governance & International Relations: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy110 min
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    (B)2. Development processes — the role of civil society, SHG, NGOs, pressure groups and other stakeholders
    1. 1.Participatory Development and Inclusive Governance14 min
    2. 2.Debates on Development, State, Market and Civil Society13 min
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    (B)3. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial authorities
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    (B)4. Good governance and e-governance — challenges and opportunities of e-governance; transparency, accountability and responsiveness in governance — Citizen's Charter, RTI, Public Service Act and their implications, concept of Social Audit and its importance
    1. 1.Ethics, Transparency and Administrative Reforms15 min
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    (B)5. Development and Social Sector Management — challenges in health, education, and human resource development; role of governance and policy-making in strengthening social sectors
    1. 1.Debates on Development, State, Market and Civil Society13 min
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    (B)6. Poverty and Hunger — poverty, inequality, and their developmental implications; causes, consequences, and strategies to tackle poverty and hunger
    1. 1.Debates on Development, State, Market and Civil Society13 min
    2. 2.Participatory Development and Inclusive Governance14 min
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    (C)1. Core characteristics and Diversity of Indian Society: Regional, linguistic, religious, social and cultural diversity in India; key features — unity in diversity, social division, family structures (Joint, Nuclear, Single-parent), gender roles, elderly, etc.
    1. 1.GS Paper I — Indian Society: Salient Features of Indian Society and the Diversity of India69 min
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    (C)2. Women, Society, and Development: changing role of women in Indian society, issues, strategies and solutions; role of gender in decision making at different levels
    1. 1.Social Movements in India17 min
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    (C)3. Social Challenges: measures for uplifting marginalized sections; communalism, regionalism, and secularism — causes, consequences, and policy responses
    1. 1.GS Paper I — Indian Society: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism99 min
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    (C)4. Globalization and its impact: influence of globalization on cultural, economic, and social life; changing lifestyles, consumerism, and changing value system in a globalized world
    1. 1.Sociology of Rural-Urban Change, Industrialization and Globalization17 min
    2. 2.GS Paper I — Indian Society: Effects of Globalization on Indian Society99 min
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    (C)5. Gujarati Diaspora: Influence and Contributions — migration patterns and the global presence of the Gujarati community; socio-economic, political, and cultural contributions of the Gujarati diaspora
    1. 1.Gujarat: Culture, Heritage and Diaspora15 min

Paper VI · General Studies-III (Science, Environment & Economy)

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    (A)1. Relevance of Science & Technology in day to day life
    1. 1.General and Applied Science for Civil Services21 min
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    (A)2. General awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Defence, Computers, Robotics, Nanotechnology, bio-technology and other emerging technologies; issues relating to intellectual property rights, etc.
    1. 1.Space Technology Applications and Disaster Management20 min
    2. 2.Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering13 min
    3. 3.National Policy of Science & Technology and ICT Basics16 min
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    (A)3. Information and Communication Technology (ICT): role of ICT in governance, economy and society; Cybersecurity — data privacy and emerging threats
    1. 1.National Policy of Science & Technology and ICT Basics16 min
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    (A)4. Energy and Sustainability: India's energy needs, sources and efficiency measures; renewable energy technologies and their impact; India's nuclear energy program and international commitment
    1. 1.Climate Change and Sustainable Development16 min
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    (B)1. Issues and concerns related to environment — pollution, climate change, global warming, etc.; Environmental Impact Assessment
    1. 1.Environment Pollution and Solid Waste Management13 min
    2. 2.Climate Change and Sustainable Development16 min
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    (B)2. International initiatives (Treaties, Protocols etc.) and India's commitment; Biodiversity, Forest and Wildlife in India and Gujarat
    1. 1.Ecosystems and Biodiversity12 min
    2. 2.Gujarat: Economy, Environment and Disaster Management19 min
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    (B)3. Disaster Management in India and Gujarat: types of disasters, Disaster Management framework, role of technology, community participation and capacity building, lessons learnt from major disasters, challenges and future strategies
    1. 1.Space Technology Applications and Disaster Management20 min
    2. 2.Gujarat: Economy, Environment and Disaster Management19 min
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    (B)4. Developmental Issue, Sustainable Development
    1. 1.Climate Change and Sustainable Development16 min
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    (C)1. Indian Economy & Economic Planning: evolution of Indian economy since independence, major policy shifts, economic planning and its evolution, role of NITI Aayog, effects of liberalisation on the economy (post-1991 changes), changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth
    1. 1.National Income — Concepts, Measurement, and India's Structural Trends12 min
    2. 2.Five Year Planning and NITI Aayog18 min
    3. 3.Growth, Development and Regional Disparities23 min
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    (C)2. Public Finance & Budgeting: fiscal policy and Indian taxation system, recent fiscal and monetary policy issues and their impact, Government budgeting, public expenditure and public debt, deficit financing
    1. 1.Money, Banking and RBI11 min
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    (C)3. Inclusive growth and associated issues/challenges
    1. 1.Growth, Development and Regional Disparities23 min
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    (C)4. Infrastructure & Economic Development: role of infrastructure in economic growth — Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.; Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in infrastructure projects; Social Impact Assessment
    1. 1.National Agriculture, Industry and Services Sectors20 min
    2. 2.Gujarat: Economy, Environment and Disaster Management19 min
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    (C)5. Agriculture & Rural Economy: major crops, cropping patterns, and irrigation; land reforms and their socio-economic impact; food security, Public Distribution System (PDS), and agricultural subsidies; food processing and related industries in India; e-technology in agriculture and supply chain management; policies for sustainable agriculture, organic farming, cooperative sector in Gujarat etc.
    1. 1.National Agriculture, Industry and Services Sectors20 min
    2. 2.Gujarat: Economy, Environment and Disaster Management19 min
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    (D) Current Events of Regional, National and International Importance

Paper VII · General Studies-IV (Ethics)

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    1. Ethics in Public and Personal Life: understanding right and wrong in daily decision-making; how values shape actions in personal and professional life
    1. 1.GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Foundations of Ethics138 min
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    2. Honesty, Integrity, and Fairness: being truthful and transparent in actions; avoiding biases and treating all people fairly; staying committed to principles even in difficult situations; leading by example in personal and professional life
    1. 1.GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service157 min
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    3. Compassion and Empathy in Governance: understanding the struggles of ordinary citizens; sensitivity toward weaker and marginalized sections; ensuring justice and dignity for all; serving people with humility and kindness
    1. 1.GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service157 min
    2. 2.GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Emotional Intelligence155 min
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    4. Moral Courage and Taking the Right Stand: speaking up against corruption and wrongdoing; handling pressure and resisting unethical influences; making tough decisions for the greater good; balancing duty and personal convictions
    1. 1.GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Attitude160 min
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    5. Leadership and Responsibility in Public Service: building trust through ethical leadership; taking responsibility for actions and decisions; ensuring that government institutions work for the people
    1. 1.GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Human Values157 min
    2. 2.GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Moral Thinkers and Philosophers — Indian Traditions199 min
    3. 3.GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Moral Thinkers and Philosophers — Western Traditions203 min
    4. 4.GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration205 min
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    6. Transparency and Accountability: the importance of openness in government decision-making; ensuring that public resources are used properly
    1. 1.GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Probity in Governance226 min
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    7. Ethical Challenges in Administration: balancing rules with real-life situations; resolving conflicts of interest in decision-making; ensuring justice by handling power responsibly
    1. 1.GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration205 min
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    8. Case studies on above issues
    1. 1.GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Case Studies — Applying the Ethical Toolkit148 min

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