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.
21. Who was the builder of the Nazarbaug Palace in Vadodara, constructed in 1721?
[A] Malhar Rao Gaekwad
[B] Sayajirao Gaekwad
[C] Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
[D] Ranjit Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Malhar Rao Gaekwad]
Notes:
Nazarbaug Palace, built in 1721 by Malhar Rao Gaekwad, is the oldest palace in Vadodara and served as the royal residence and ceremonial venue for the Gaekwad dynasty.
22. Which cricket tournament is named in honor of Kumar Shri Duleepsinhji of Nawanagar, Gujarat?
[A] Ranji Trophy
[B] Duleep Trophy
[C] Vijay Hazare Trophy
[D] Deodhar Trophy
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Correct Answer: B [Duleep Trophy]
Notes:
Gujarat’s traditional folk games are part of India’s cultural heritage, though specific documented sources like the book Jalokramto are unverified. The Duleep Trophy in cricket honors Kumar Shri Duleepsinhji of Nawanagar, Gujarat.
23. For which Gujarati daily did Jhaverchand Meghani serve as a journalist and editor?
[A] Gujarat Samachar
[B] Phulchhab
[C] Sandesh
[D] Divya Bhaskar
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Correct Answer: B [Phulchhab]
Notes:
Jhaverchand Meghani worked as a journalist and editor for the Gujarati daily Phulchhab, published by the Janmabhoomi group from Rajkot.
24. In Gujarati folk literature, to whom are Gangasati’s bhajans primarily addressed?
[A] Lord Krishna
[B] Bhavai performers
[C] Panbai
[D] Local villagers
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Correct Answer: C [Panbai]
Notes:
Gangasati’s bhajans are devotional songs directed to Panbai, as referenced in Gujarati folk literature.
25. Who is the author of Karan Ghelo, the first original novel in Gujarati literature?
[A] Nandshankar Mehta
[B] Govardhanram Tripathi
[C] Manilal Dwivedi
[D] Umashankar Joshi
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Correct Answer: A [Nandshankar Mehta]
Notes:
Karan Ghelo by Nandshankar Mehta, published in 1866, is the first original novel in Gujarati literature.
26. Who is the son of Mahadev Desai known for promoting Gandhian philosophy through the storytelling series Gandhi Katha?
[A] Vinoba Bhave
[B] Narayan Desai
[C] Rajmohan Gandhi
[D] Devdas Gandhi
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Correct Answer: B [Narayan Desai]
Notes:
Narayan Desai, son of Mahadev Desai, promotes Gandhian philosophy through Gandhi Katha, narrating Gandhian ideals via storytelling.
27. In which historic building in Ahmedabad is the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Memorial Museum located?
[A] Moti Shahi Mahal
[B] Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum
[C] Calico Museum of Textiles
[D] Sabarmati Ashram
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Correct Answer: A [Moti Shahi Mahal]
Notes:
Gujarat’s largest museum dedicated to Sardar Patel, the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Memorial Museum, is located in Moti Shahi Mahal (old Raj Bhavan) in Shahibaug, Ahmedabad.
28. Who was the Gujarat music composer who scored the film Kashino Dikro and won the Gujarat State Award for Best Music Director?
[A] Avinash Vyas
[B] Chitragupt Shrivastava
[C] Kshemubhai Divetia
[D] Mahesh Kanodia
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Correct Answer: C [Kshemubhai Divetia]
Notes:
Kshemubhai Divetia, a renowned Gujarat music composer, scored Kashino Dikro, his first and only film music work, and won the Gujarat State Award for Best Music Director.
29. Who is famously known as Kavi Botadkar in Gujarati literature?
[A] Umashankar Joshi
[B] Jhaverchand Meghani
[C] Damodar Khushaldas Botadkar
[D] Kalapi
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Correct Answer: C [Damodar Khushaldas Botadkar]
Notes:
Damodar Khushaldas Botadkar, known as Kavi Botadkar, was a notable Gujarati poet.
30. Which queen of the Gujarat Chaulukya dynasty defeated Shihabuddin Ghori near Mount Abu in 1179?
[A] Queen Rudramadevi
[B] Queen Ahilyabai Holkar
[C] Queen Rani Lakshmibai
[D] Queen Nayikadevi
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Correct Answer: D [Queen Nayikadevi]
Notes:
Queen Nayikadevi of Gujarat’s Chaulukya dynasty defeated Shihabuddin Ghori near Mount Abu in 1179, showcasing her courage and marking a significant historic victory.
