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.
11. Where is the headquarters of the Gujarat Cricket Association located?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Surat
[C] Vadodara
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: A [Ahmedabad]
Notes:
Gujarat Cricket Association headquarters is located in Ahmedabad, managing cricket activities in the state.
12. In which city was the first patriotic poem in modern Gujarati literature recited?
[A] Surat
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Vadodara
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: A [Surat]
Notes:
The first patriotic poem in modern Gujarati literature was first recited in Surat.
13. To which dynasty did Queen Minaldevi, known for waiving the pilgrimage tax at Somnath, belong?
[A] Gupta Dynasty
[B] Chola Dynasty
[C] Rashtrakuta Dynasty
[D] Solanki Dynasty
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Correct Answer: D [Solanki Dynasty]
Notes:
Queen Minaldevi of the Solanki dynasty waived the pilgrimage tax at Somnath to ease access for devotees, especially hermits.
14. Which ancient Harappan port site in Ahmedabad district is renowned for its advanced urban planning and maritime activities during the Indus Valley Civilization?
[A] Dholavira
[B] Surkotada
[C] Lothal
[D] Rakhigarhi
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Correct Answer: C [Lothal]
Notes:
Lothal, an ancient Harappan port site, is located in Ahmedabad district, Gujarat, known for its advanced urban planning and maritime activities during the Indus Valley Civilization.
15. Which is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat?
[A] Gir National Park
[B] Blackbuck National Park
[C] Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
[D] Marine National Park
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Correct Answer: C [Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary]
Notes:
Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India, covering about 7,506.22 square kilometers.
16. Which crop is Gujarat primarily known for producing in India?
[A] Groundnut
[B] Tea
[C] Rice
[D] Wheat
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Correct Answer: A [Groundnut]
Notes:
Gujarat is a leading producer of groundnut and cotton in India, contributing significantly to the country’s output in these two major cash crops.
17. In which town in Gujarat is the Tata Chemicals manufacturing plant located?
[A] Vadodara
[B] Surat
[C] Rajkot
[D] Mithapur
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Correct Answer: D [Mithapur]
Notes:
Tata Chemicals’ plant is located in Mithapur, Gujarat, and is one of India’s largest producers of soda ash and other chemicals.
18. In which city in Gujarat is the Santram Mandir, dedicated to Santram Maharaj, located?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Surat
[C] Nadiad
[D] Vadodara
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Correct Answer: C [Nadiad]
Notes:
The Santram Mandir, dedicated to Santram Maharaj, is located in Nadiad, Gujarat, and is a significant spiritual center in the region.
19. Who translated Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ into Gujarati verse using the Anushtup metre?
[A] Umashankar Joshi
[B] Jhaverchand Meghani
[C] Ramanlal Desai
[D] Hansa Jivraj Mehta
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Correct Answer: D [Hansa Jivraj Mehta]
Notes:
Hansa Jivraj Mehta translated Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ into Gujarati verse using the Anushtup metre, published in 1942, significantly contributing to Gujarati literature.
20. Which district in Gujarat has the largest tribal population?
[A] Valsad
[B] Dang
[C] Surat
[D] Sabarkantha
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Correct Answer: B [Dang]
Notes:
Dang district in Gujarat has the highest tribal population, predominantly inhabited by tribal communities.
