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. Which mausoleum in Junagadh, Gujarat, was constructed by Nawab Mahabat Khan II in the late 19th century?
[A] Mahabat Maqbara
[B] Bahauddin Maqbara
[C] Jama Masjid
[D] Adalaj Stepwell
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Correct Answer: A [Mahabat Maqbara]
Notes:
Mahabat Maqbara and Bahauddin Maqbara in Junagadh, Gujarat, are mausoleums built in late 19th century by Nawab Mahabat Khan II and his minister. They showcase Indo-Islamic (Gujarat Sultanate, Mughal) and European Gothic styles, featuring domes, marble work, and minarets.
2. Which large salt marsh in Gujarat spans approximately 26,000 square kilometers?
[A] Gir Forest
[B] Rann of Kutch
[C] Little Rann of Kutch
[D] Thol Lake
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Correct Answer: B [Rann of Kutch]
Notes:
The Rann of Kutch in Gujarat covers approximately 26,000 square kilometers, comprising the Great Rann and the Little Rann, and is one of the largest salt marshes in the world.
3. Which Indian city is famously known as the ‘Manchester of the East’ due to its historic prominence in the textile industry?
[A] Surat
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Vadodara
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: B [Ahmedabad]
Notes:
Ahmedabad, known as the ‘Manchester of the East,’ earned this title due to its historic flourishing textile industry.
4. Who is the composer of the devotional verse ‘Harino Marag Chhe Shurano’?
[A] Mirabai
[B] Surdas
[C] Pritamdas
[D] Meera Bai
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Correct Answer: C [Pritamdas]
Notes:
Kavi Pritamdas composed the devotional verse ‘Harino Marag Chhe Shurano’, highlighting spiritual bravery.
5. Which city in Gujarat is home to the Indian Railways Institute of Transport Management?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Surat
[C] Vadodara
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: C [Vadodara]
Notes:
Gujarat hosts premier Indian Railways training institutes, including the Indian Railways Institute of Transport Management in Vadodara, focusing on officer training and development.
6. In which district of Gujarat is the ancient pilgrimage site Bhadreshwar, known for one of India’s oldest Jain temples, located?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Surat
[C] Kutch
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: C [Kutch]
Notes:
Bhadreshwar, an ancient pilgrimage site with one of India’s oldest Jain temples established around 516 BC, is located in Mundra Taluka of Kutch district, Gujarat.
7. In which district of Gujarat is the Jesal-Toral memorial, symbolizing love and transformation, located?
[A] Kutch
[B] Surat
[C] Rajkot
[D] Bhavnagar
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Correct Answer: A [Kutch]
Notes:
The Jesal-Toral memorial, symbolizing love and transformation, is located in Anjar, Kutch district, Gujarat.
8. Where is the first Jyotirlinga located in Gujarat?
[A] Kedarnath Temple, Uttarakhand
[B] Somnath Temple, Prabhas Patan
[C] Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka
[D] Akshardham Temple, Gandhinagar
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Correct Answer: B [Somnath Temple, Prabhas Patan]
Notes:
The first Jyotirlinga among the twelve is located at Somnath Temple in Prabhas Patan near Veraval, Gujarat, a significant ancient pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Shiva.
9. On which hill is the Chamunda Mata Temple situated in Gujarat?
[A] Girnar Hill
[B] Mount Abu
[C] Palitana Hill
[D] Chotila Hill
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Correct Answer: D [Chotila Hill]
Notes:
Chamunda Mata Temple is located atop Chotila hill in Surendranagar district, Gujarat. It is dedicated to Goddess Chamunda and reached by ascending about 700 steps.
10. In which town in Gujarat is the famous Jalaram Bapa Temple located?
[A] Dwarka
[B] Somnath
[C] Virpur
[D] Junagadh
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Correct Answer: C [Virpur]
Notes:
The Jalaram Bapa Temple in Virpur, Gujarat, does not accept donations since February 9, 2000, yet provides free meals and services, embodying the principle of selfless service.
