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.
41. In which jail did Umaśhaṅkar Jośī write his first one-act play, Shahīdnu Svapna?
[A] Yerwada Jail
[B] Visāpur Jail
[C] Arthur Road Jail
[D] Pune Central Jail
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Correct Answer: B [Visāpur Jail]
Notes:
Umaśhaṅkar Jośī wrote his first one-act play, Shahīdnu Svapna, while imprisoned in Visāpur jail.
42. Who is the author of traditional Bhavai scripts such as ‘Jasma Odan’ and ‘Gunda Jhulan’, which are foundational to Gujarat’s Bhavai folk theatre tradition?
[A] Asait Thakar
[B] Bhikhudan Gadhvi
[C] Umashankar Joshi
[D] Dalpatram
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Correct Answer: A [Asait Thakar]
Notes:
Asait Thakar authored traditional Bhavai scripts like ‘Jasma Odan’, ‘Gunda Jhulan’, and ‘Raja Deghan’, foundational to Gujarat’s Bhavai folk theatre tradition.
43. 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.
44. What is the local name of the Indian robin in Kachchh, Gujarat?
[A] Devchakli
[B] Kari Buchk
[C] Chakor
[D] Kalij
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Correct Answer: B [Kari Buchk]
Notes:
In Kachchh, Gujarat, the bird Devchakli (Indian robin) is locally known as Kari Buchk due to its distinctive black color and regional dialect.
45. Which wildlife sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh was the site of a failed attempt to reintroduce Asiatic lions from Gir in 1957?
[A] Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary
[B] Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary
[C] Dudhwa National Park
[D] Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: A [Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary]
Notes:
In 1957, Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh saw unsuccessful relocation of Gir lions; initial success failed as relocated lions eventually died or disappeared.
46. Baiju Bawra, the legendary musician, was associated with which city in Gujarat?
[A] Vadodara
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Surat
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: A [Vadodara]
Notes:
Baiju Bawra was associated with Gujarat’s city of Vadodara.
47. Tejpāī Vastupar served as a minister in the royal court of which dynasty in Gujarat?
[A] Vaghela Dynasty
[B] Solanki Dynasty
[C] Chaulukya Dynasty
[D] Paramara Dynasty
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Correct Answer: A [Vaghela Dynasty]
Notes:
Tejpāī Vastupar served as minister in the Vaghela dynasty’s royal court in Gujarat, known for valor and wealth.
48. Who was elected as the first Indian President (Speaker) of the Central Legislative Assembly in 1925?
[A] Vithalbhai Patel
[B] Vallabhbhai Patel
[C] Narhari Parikh
[D] K.M. Munshi
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Correct Answer: A [Vithalbhai Patel]
Notes:
Vithalbhai Patel, from Gujarat, was elected the first Indian President (Speaker) of the Central Legislative Assembly in 1925, establishing important parliamentary procedures.
49. The Bhal region of Gujarat is located on which type of landform?
[A] Plateau
[B] River Delta
[C] Salt Marshes
[D] Mountains
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Correct Answer: B [River Delta]
Notes:
The Bhal region lies on the river deltas near the Gulf of Cambay, formed by the Sabarmati, Bhogawo, and Bhadar rivers. It is renowned for its flat and stone-free fertile soil.
50. The GI-protected Sodagari Block Print is traditionally associated with which city in Gujarat?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Surat
[C] Rajkot
[D] Bhavnagar
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Correct Answer: A [Ahmedabad]
Notes:
Sodagari Block Print is a GI-registered traditional textile craft of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, reflecting its legacy as a trade and cultural hub; registered as a GI product in 2023–24.
