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. Who established the Gujarati literary magazine ‘Kaumudi’ in 1924?
[A] Jhaverchand Meghani
[B] Vijayrai Vaidya
[C] Umashankar Joshi
[D] Kalapi
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Vijayrai Vaidya]
Notes:
Vijayrai Vaidya founded Kaumudi in 1924, pioneering Gujarati literary criticism and notable special issues until about 1937.
2. Who was the first Indian to serve as President of the Central Legislative Assembly?
[A] Motilal Nehru
[B] Gopal Krishna Gokhale
[C] Vithalbhai Patel
[D] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Vithalbhai Patel]
Notes:
Vithalbhai Patel was the first Indian President of the Central Legislative Assembly; he also co-founded the Swaraj Party and was instrumental in legislative reforms.
3. What was capital of 11th-century Chudasama king Navaghana?
[A] Junagadh
[B] Rajkot
[C] Bhavnagar
[D] Porbandar
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Junagadh]
Notes:
Navaghana, a 11th-century Chudasama king of Saurashtra, ruled from Junagadh and was contemporary to Chaulukya ruler Jayasimha Siddharaja. He was succeeded by his son Khengara, who avenged him by attacking Anahilapataka and fulfilling Navaghana’s vows.
4. Zarmanochegas, who self-immolated in Athens around 19 BC, hailed from which ancient city in Gujarat?
[A] Bharuch
[B] Surat
[C] Vadodara
[D] Rajkot
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Bharuch]
Notes:
Zarmanochegas, an Indian sramana from Barygaza (modern Bharuch, Gujarat), self-immolated in Athens around 19 BC. He was part of an embassy from King Porus to Augustus Caesar, noted by Strabo, Dio Cassius, and Nicolaus of Damascus, symbolizing ancient Indo-Roman diplomatic and religious exchanges.
5. Who founded Samaldas Arts College in 1885?
[A] Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad
[B] Maharaja Takhtsinhji of Bhavnagar
[C] Diwan Gopal Krishna Gokhale
[D] Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Maharaja Takhtsinhji of Bhavnagar]
Notes:
Samaldas Arts College, established in 1885 by Maharaja Takhtsinhji of Bhavnagar in memory of Diwan Samaldas Mehta, is one of western India’s oldest colleges. Initially affiliated to University of Bombay, it is now affiliated to Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University.
6. In which city of Gujarat was Astad Deboo, the pioneer of modern Indian dance, born?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Surat
[C] Vadodara
[D] Navsari
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Navsari]
Notes:
Astad Deboo, born in Navsari, Gujarat (1947), was a pioneer of modern Indian dance. Trained in Kathak, Kathakali, and Western contemporary dance, he studied at London School of Contemporary Dance and Martha Graham Center. Awarded Padma Shri (2007) and Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1995).
7. Who was the first Gujarati to hoist the Indian national flag abroad?
[A] Vallabhbhai Patel
[B] Sardar Bhagat Singh
[C] Morari Bapu
[D] Bhikaji Cama
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Bhikaji Cama]
Notes:
Madam Bhikaji Cama was the first Gujarati to hoist the Indian national flag abroad, doing so on August 22, 1907, at the International Socialist Conference in Stuttgart, Germany, advocating for India’s independence.
8. Which city in Gujarat was historically known as the ‘Gateway to Mecca’ due to its role as a major Mughal-era trade center and port for pilgrim ships?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Vadodara
[C] Rajkot
[D] Surat
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Surat]
Notes:
Surat, historically called the ‘Gateway to Mecca,’ was a major Mughal-era trade center with West Asia and a key port for pilgrim ships sailing to Mecca.
9. Where was the Jain scholar Hemachandracharya born?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Dhandhuka
[C] Surat
[D] Rajkot
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Dhandhuka]
Notes:
Hemachandracharya, a Jain scholar, poet, and philosopher, was born in 1088 in Dhandhuka, Gujarat.
10. Which Portuguese colony near Junagadh existed from 1535 to 1961?
[A] Daman
[B] Diu
[C] Goa
[D] Dadara and Nagar Haveli
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Diu]
Notes:
Diu near Junagadh was a Portuguese colony from 1535 to 1961, serving as a key outpost in Portuguese India.
