GPSC question and disputed answer key: Does Kautilya’s ‘Arthashastra’ not speak of economics? Gujarat High Court witnesses debate
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Gujarat High Court heard a petition from a GPSC candidate who missed qualifying by one mark due to a disputed question about Kautilya's Arthashastra. The candidate selected both sentences as correct: the book was written in Sanskrit and deals with economics. GPSC's answer key marked this wrong, claiming only the Sanskrit statement was correct. The commission stated it relied on academic expertise and a PDF version without a formal authentication policy. Court proceedings continue regarding question validity.
Key Entities
Kautilya (Chanakya)ArthashastraGujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC)Gujarat High CourtJustice Nirzar DesaiGovernment Pleader G H Virk