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.
31. Which marine animal found in Gujarat’s coastal waters typically weighs between 230 to 900 kg?
[A] Olive Ridley Turtle
[B] Indian Star Tortoise
[C] Dugong
[D] Indian Pangolin
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Correct Answer: C [Dugong]
Notes:
Dugongs in Gujarat’s coastal waters weigh between 230 to 900 kg, as per marine biodiversity records.
32. In which Indian state did Saint Sahajanand Swami establish the Swaminarayan Sampraday?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Gujarat]
Notes:
Saint Sahajanand Swami, also known as Swaminarayan, was born in Chhapaiya, Uttar Pradesh, and established the Swaminarayan Sampraday in Gujarat, significantly influencing the region’s religious and cultural landscape.
33. Which traditional folk dance involving sticks is Chorwad in Saurashtra famous for?
[A] Garba
[B] Dandiya Raas
[C] Tipanni Nritya
[D] Bhavai
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Correct Answer: C [Tipanni Nritya]
Notes:
Chorwad in Saurashtra is known for Tipanni Nritya, a traditional folk dance performed using sticks on the floor, reflecting the coastal region’s cultural heritage.
34. Who is the centenarian scholar renowned for his major contributions to Gujarati grammar and language writing?
[A] Keshavram Kashiram Shastri
[B] Umashankar Joshi
[C] Jhaverchand Meghani
[D] Dalpatram
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Correct Answer: A [Keshavram Kashiram Shastri]
Notes:
Keshavram Kashiram Shastri, a centenarian scholar, made significant contributions to Gujarati grammar and language writing, shaping modern Gujarati through his scholarly work on grammar and composition.
35. Who advocated the recognition of devotion (Bhakti) as an independent aesthetic in Gujarati literature?
[A] Govardhanram Tripathi
[B] Umashankar Joshi
[C] Kalapi
[D] Balashankar Kanthariya
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Correct Answer: D [Balashankar Kanthariya]
Notes:
Balashankar Kanthariya advocated recognition of devotion (Bhakti) as an independent aesthetic in Gujarati literature.
36. Which award in Gujarat honors the outstanding contributions of sarpanch and talati?
[A] Gujarat Gaurav Award
[B] Vibrant Gujarat Award
[C] Gujarat Gramothan Award
[D] Sardar Patel Award
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Correct Answer: C [Gujarat Gramothan Award]
Notes:
Gujarat preserves folk culture through schemes like Panchvati Yojana. The Gujarat Gramothan Award recognizes outstanding sarpanch and talati contributions.
37. Who is credited with introducing the poetic form Hadula in Gujarati literature?
[A] Dalpatram
[B] Narsinh Mehta
[C] Mirabai
[D] Kalapi
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Correct Answer: A [Dalpatram]
Notes:
Kavi Dalpatram introduced the poetic form Hadula in Gujarati literature, known for its humorous style.
38. Which Gujarati poet authored the collection ‘Sindhudō,’ known for its patriotic and revolutionary songs about India’s independence?
[A] Jhaverchand Meghani
[B] Umashankar Joshi
[C] Kalapi
[D] Rajendra Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Jhaverchand Meghani]
Notes:
Meghani’s poetry collection Sindhudō contains patriotic and revolutionary songs about India’s independence.
39. Which organization publishes the monthly magazine Sammanasyam focused on Sanskrit literature and culture?
[A] Gujarat Sahitya Akademi
[B] Brihad Gujarat Sanskrit Parishad
[C] Gujarati Sahitya Parishad
[D] Gujarat Vidyapith
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Correct Answer: B [Brihad Gujarat Sanskrit Parishad]
Notes:
Sammanasyam is the monthly magazine of Brihad Gujarat Sanskrit Parishad, promoting Sanskrit literary and cultural heritage.
40. Which Indian state is actively implementing educational reforms to enhance literacy rates and improve school infrastructure?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: A [Gujarat]
Notes:
Gujarat emphasizes educational reforms, focusing on improving literacy, school infrastructure, and teacher training to enhance overall educational quality and accessibility in the state.
