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CGPSC Prelims Question Paper 2026

The CGPSC Prelims consists of two papers:

• Paper 1 – General Studies

• Paper 2 – CSAT (Aptitude Test)

Both papers are objective in nature. Paper 2 is qualifying, while Paper 1 determines merit for Mains qualification. Once the Prelims exam concludes, we will provide:

• Set-wise Question Papers (A/B/C/D)

• Memory-based Question Paper (if official PDF is delayed)

• Detailed exam analysis

• Expected cut-off marks

Solving the question paper helps candidates:

• Analyze the number of current affairs questions

• Identify Chhattisgarh-specific questions

• Understand static vs dynamic distribution

• Predict expected cut-off trends

Overall Difficulty Level: Moderate to Moderate-Difficult

• Static + Current mix balanced

• Heavy Chhattisgarh-specific questions (40–45%)

• Moderate factual load

• Some conceptual questions in Polity, Economy, Geography

• Elimination possible in ~60% questions

Section-wise Difficulty Analysis

History (Ancient + Medieval + Modern + Art & Culture)

Difficulty: Moderate

Examples:

• Khajuraho art period (Q1)

• Vernacular Press Act 1878 (Q6)

• Vijayanagar ruler (Q17)

• Buddhist texts (Q33)

• Maratha rule in Chhattisgarh (Q54)

• Oron Rebellion (Q87)

Observation:

• Mostly direct factual

• 2–3 questions required deeper regional history knowledge

• Art & culture moderate but doable

Safe attempts possible.

Polity

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Examples:

• Article related to property right (Q9)

• Article for President’s address (Q32)

• Judge transfer (Q36)

• Nagar Panchayat (Q65)

• Gram Sabha provisions (Q52)

• Gram Panchayat article (Q100)

Observation:

• Mostly direct constitutional articles

• Some applied conceptual questions

• If Lakshmikanth prepared → easy scoring

High scoring area.

Economy

Difficulty: Moderate

Examples:

• Revenue deficit ordering (Q28)

• Energy capacity data (Q30)

• MSP crops number (Q39)

• State budget allocations (Q81)

• Electricity utilization (Q95)

Observation:

• Combination of:

  • Static concepts (deficits)

  • Budget data-based

  • State economy (Chhattisgarh heavy)

• Some required precise factual memory

Slightly tricky if state budget not revised.

Geography & Environment

Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult

Examples:

• Rivers matching (Q44)

• Solar potential (Q47)

• Rainfall distribution (Q83)

• Indravati Sanctuary (Q84)

• Minerals matching (Q78)

• Forest types (Q70)

Observation:

• Strong focus on Chhattisgarh geography

• Mapping-based and location-based

• Environment factual

Requires strong state mapping knowledge.

Science & Tech

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Examples:

• Electrostatic force (Q4)

• Metalloids (Q27)

• Solar energy (Q47)

• Disease cause (Q49)

Observation:

• Basic NCERT-level

• No deep current science

Scoring section.

Current Affairs (National + State)

Difficulty: Moderate

Examples:

• World Environment Day theme (Q7)

• NITI Aayog index (Q12)

• UNESCO Memory of the World (Q23)

• Chief Election Commissioner selection (Q24)

• Labour Code (Q41)

• Chhattisgarh schemes (Q74, Q80)

Observation:

• Mix of 2024–25 current

• State schemes heavy

• Some assertion-reason type

Required recent revision.

Chhattisgarh Specific Portion

Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult

Nearly 35–45 questions from:

• Tribes (Oron, Bhunjia etc.)

• Rivers & rainfall

• State budget

• Minerals

• Industrial policy 2024–30

• Local governance

• State movements

• Cultural songs, temples, local dishes

 Observation:

• Highly factual

• Deep state knowledge required

• Outsiders would struggle

This section determines cut-off.

Question Nature Analysis

Paper not overly analytical.
Memory-heavy but manageable.

Toughest Areas

1. Chhattisgarh rainfall & geography (Q83)

2. Budget allocation specifics

3. Mineral-location matching

4. Local governance technicalities

5. Industrial policy classification