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. Against the ruler of which princely state did Mahatma Gandhi launch a satyagraha in 1939?
[A] Baroda
[B] Bhavnagar
[C] Junagadh
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: D [Rajkot]
Notes:
Gandhi launched a satyagraha against the ruler of Rajkot State in 1939, protesting administrative policies and denial of civil rights.
32. Which Indian state is renowned for traditional customs that influence young women’s choice of life partners?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: A [Gujarat]
Notes:
In Gujarat, traditional customs influence young women’s choice of life partners, reflecting local cultural practices unique to the region.
33. Kirti Toran of Vadnagar is popularly known as the Choro of which famous personality?
[A] Narsinh Mehta
[B] Mirabai
[C] Akho Bhagat
[D] Dayaram
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Correct Answer: A [Narsinh Mehta]
Notes:
Kirti Toran of Vadnagar is also known as Narsinh Mehta’s Choro, named after the devotional poet Narsinh Mehta.
34. In which city is Baba Lului’s Mosque, a symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity, located?
[A] Surat
[B] Vadodara
[C] Ahmedabad
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: C [Ahmedabad]
Notes:
Baba Lului’s Mosque, symbolizing Hindu-Muslim unity, is located in Jamalpur, Ahmedabad.
35. Which town in Gujarat is renowned for the traditional manufacturing of weight-scales?
[A] Savarkundla
[B] Rajkot
[C] Bhavnagar
[D] Surendranagar
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Correct Answer: A [Savarkundla]
Notes:
Savarkundla in Gujarat is renowned for traditional weight-scale manufacturing, making it a key center for weighing instrument production in the state.
36. Which monsoon is the main source of seasonal rainfall in Gujarat?
[A] Southwest Monsoon
[B] Northeast Monsoon
[C] Retreating Monsoon
[D] Winter Monsoon
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Correct Answer: A [Southwest Monsoon]
Notes:
Gujarat receives most of its seasonal rainfall from south-westerly monsoon winds, also known as the southwest monsoon.
37. Which dry fruit, also known as Kachchi Mewa, is famously cultivated in Kutch, Gujarat?
[A] Dates (Kharek)
[B] Almonds
[C] Cashew Nuts
[D] Figs
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Correct Answer: A [Dates (Kharek)]
Notes:
Dates (Kharek), known as Kachchi Mewa, are a famous dry fruit cultivated in Kutch, Gujarat.
38. Which renowned traveler visited Gujarat in the 14th century and recorded his journey in the travelogue Rihla?
[A] Marco Polo
[B] Fa-Hien
[C] Al-Biruni
[D] Ibn Battuta
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Correct Answer: D [Ibn Battuta]
Notes:
Ibn Battuta visited Gujarat in the 14th century and documented his observations in his travelogue Rihla.
39. Which one-act play by Darshak addresses epidemic themes in Gujarat?
[A] Paritrāṇ
[B] Manvini Bhavai
[C] Kumarni Agashi
[D] Bhavni Bhavai
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Correct Answer: A [Paritrāṇ]
Notes:
Paritrāṇ is a one-act play titled Darshak, centered on epidemic themes, highlighting pandemic-related issues through a concise and impactful narrative.
40. Who was the first Gujarati poet to compose haiku, tanka, and sijo in Sanskrit?
[A] Harshadev Mādhav
[B] Umashankar Joshi
[C] Rajendra Shah
[D] Jhaverchand Meghani
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Correct Answer: A [Harshadev Mādhav]
Notes:
Harshadev Mādhav was the first Gujarati poet to compose haiku, tanka, and sijo in Sanskrit, introducing these forms into Sanskrit poetry.
