States PCS: Gujarat GK Questions for GPSC Exams
For all Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) exams including Class 1 & 2 Services, DySO, STI, PI, and other Gujarat state competitive exams.
1. In which district of Gujarat is the historic Zinzuwada Fort situated?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Surendranagar
[C] Rajkot
[D] Bhavnagar
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Correct Answer: B [Surendranagar]
Notes:
Zinzuwada Fort is in Surendranagar district, Gujarat, dating to the 11th century and noted for Chaulukya architecture and four gateways.
2. Who was the builder of Songadh Fort in the 16th century located in Gujarat?
[A] Bhil King Sonara
[B] Pillaji Rao Gaekwad
[C] Mughal Emperor Akbar
[D] Maratha Chief Shivaji
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Correct Answer: A [Bhil King Sonara]
Notes:
Songadh Fort, built by Bhil King Sonara in the 16th century, is located in Tapi district, Gujarat. Captured by Pillaji Rao Gaekwad (1721-1766), it shows Mughal and Maratha architectural influences and stands on a hill near the Tapi River.
3. Which ancient temple in Gujarat is served by Sompura Brahmins as priests?
[A] Somnath Temple
[B] Dwarkadhish Temple
[C] Sun Temple, Modhera
[D] Akshardham Temple, Gandhinagar
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Correct Answer: A [Somnath Temple]
Notes:
Sompura Brahmins, a sub-group of Brahmins in Gujarat and Rajasthan, are ancient temple priests near Somnath, linked to god Chandra and Shiva’s Som Yajna. They have 18 exogamous gotras, practice temple architecture, and are strict vegetarians.
4. Who was the founder of Ahmedabad in 1411?
[A] Mahmud Begada
[B] Vijay Rupani
[C] Jahangir
[D] Ahmad Shah I
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Correct Answer: D [Ahmad Shah I]
Notes:
Ahmedabad, founded by Ahmad Shah I in 1411, was Gujarat’s capital for six centuries. It features Bhadra Fort with eight gates, expanded city walls with 18 gates, and traditional pols housing clusters. Known for rich wooden architecture, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage City in 2017.
5. Which place in Gujarat is known for Sant Devidas’ leprosy care center?
[A] Junagadh
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Surat
[D] Parab Dham
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Correct Answer: D [Parab Dham]
Notes:
Sant Devidas, a saint from Gujarat, dedicated his life to serving leprosy patients and established a care center at Parab Dham near Junagadh with his disciples.
6. In which city is Indroda Nature Park, known for its dinosaur museum and fossilized remains, located?
[A] Gandhinagar
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Surat
[D] Vadodara
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Correct Answer: A [Gandhinagar]
Notes:
Indroda Nature Park, located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, is India’s only dinosaur museum, spread over 400 hectares, housing fossilized dinosaur remains and petrified eggs, managed by the Gujarat Ecological and Research Foundation.
7. Gujarat is renowned as a major center for which religion, known for its ancient temples and scholarly contributions?
[A] Hinduism
[B] Islam
[C] Jainism
[D] Sikhism
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Correct Answer: C [Jainism]
Notes:
Gujarat is a major center of Jainism, contributing significantly to Jain literature and philosophy, with ancient temples and scholars originating from the region, reflecting its rich Jain cultural heritage.
8. Which is the main river flowing through Sabarkantha district in Gujarat?
[A] Sabarmati River
[B] Hathmati River
[C] Mahi River
[D] West Banas River
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Correct Answer: B [Hathmati River]
Notes:
The main river in Sabarkantha district, Gujarat, is the Hathmati River, vital for agriculture and water supply in the region.
9. Which local Hindu ruler of Sanjan in Gujarat granted asylum to the Zoroastrian Parsis fleeing Persia in the 8th century?
[A] Jadi Rana
[B] Bhima I
[C] Mularaja
[D] Chalukya Pulakeshin
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Correct Answer: A [Jadi Rana]
Notes:
Jadi Rana, a local Hindu king of Sanjan in Gujarat, granted asylum to Zoroastrian Parsis fleeing Persia in the 8th century, allowing them to settle and practice their religion freely.
10. In which city is the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum, known for its collection of Gaekwad royal family artifacts, located?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Vadodara
[C] Surat
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: B [Vadodara]
Notes:
Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum is located in Vadodara, Gujarat, showcasing art and artifacts of the Gaekwad royal family.
