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Supose a gaussian surface does not include any net charge. Does it necessarily mean that E is equal to zero for all points on the surface?

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No. If a gaussian surface does not enclose any charge then there can be electric field on the surface of gaussian surface but parallel to it. However, it will require it will require that there should be some source charge outside the gaussian surface.
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