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.
1. Who founded the Kochrab Ashram in Ahmedabad in 1915?
[A] Vallabhbhai Patel
[B] Jawaharlal Nehru
[C] Mahatma Gandhi
[D] Sardar Bhagat Singh
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Correct Answer: C [Mahatma Gandhi]
Notes:
Kochrab Ashram, founded by Mahatma Gandhi in May 1915 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, was the first Satyagraha Ashram. It housed early Gandhian activities, promoted khadi and self-reliance, and admitted Dalits. Declared a memorial in 1953, it is managed by Gujarat Vidyapith.
2. Who was the Portuguese viceroy responsible for capturing Daman from the Sultanate of Gujarat?
[A] Dom Constantino de Bragança
[B] Afonso de Albuquerque
[C] Francisco de Almeida
[D] Vasco da Gama
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Correct Answer: A [Dom Constantino de Bragança]
Notes:
Dom Constantino de Bragança, Portuguese viceroy, captured Daman from the Sultanate of Gujarat, establishing a stronghold and garrison. The fort was named Nossa Senhora da Purificação. Portuguese control of the Gulf of Khambat tightened after acquiring Bassein (1534) and Diu (1535).
3. In which city was the Parsi author and spiritual healer Yogi Minocher K. Spencer born?
[A] Pune
[B] Mumbai
[C] Ahmedabad
[D] Surat
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Correct Answer: A [Pune]
Notes:
Yogi Minocher K. Spencer, born in Pune in 1888, was a Parsi author and spiritual healer in Karachi. Guided by spirits Rishi Ram Ram and Sai Baba of Shirdi, he wrote spiritual books like How I Found God and Oneness with God.
4. Which mountain, identified as Girnar in Gujarat, is mentioned in the Mahābhārata and Harivaṃśa-purāṇa as a sacred site in the Anarta Kingdom?
[A] Mount Abu
[B] Mount Girnar
[C] Raivataka Mountain
[D] Mount Saputara
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Correct Answer: C [Raivataka Mountain]
Notes:
Raivataka mountain, identified as Girnar in Gujarat, is mentioned in the Mahābhārata and Harivaṃśa-purāṇa, located in the Anarta Kingdom, known as the gods’ abode, and was a site of grand festivals by people from Dvārakā.
5. Who was the first Gujarati to hoist the Indian national flag abroad?
[A] Vallabhbhai Patel
[B] Sardar Bhagat Singh
[C] Morari Bapu
[D] Bhikaji Cama
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Correct Answer: D [Bhikaji Cama]
Notes:
Madam Bhikaji Cama was the first Gujarati to hoist the Indian national flag abroad, doing so on August 22, 1907, at the International Socialist Conference in Stuttgart, Germany, advocating for India’s independence.
6. Which is the largest district by area in the state of Gujarat?
[A] Kutch
[B] Surat
[C] Rajkot
[D] Vadodara
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Correct Answer: A [Kutch]
Notes:
Kutch District in Gujarat is the largest district in India by area, covering about 45,652 sq km. It features the unique Rann of Kutch, a seasonal salt marsh.
7. Patola sarees, famous for their double ikat weaving, originate from which city in Gujarat?
[A] Surat
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Patan
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: C [Patan]
Notes:
Patola sarees, known for double ikat weaving, originate from Patan, Gujarat, dating back to the 12th century, featuring vibrant colors and geometric patterns.
8. In which district of Gujarat is the Great Rann of Kutch primarily located?
[A] Surat
[B] Kutch
[C] Rajkot
[D] Bhavnagar
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Correct Answer: B [Kutch]
Notes:
The Great Rann of Kutch, a vast salt marsh in the Thar Desert, is located in Gujarat’s Kutch district, covering about 26,000 sq km and known for its white salt desert landscape.
9. Who was honored with the title ‘Savvai Gujarati’ for his contributions to Gujarati literature?
[A] Umashankar Joshi
[B] Kaka Kalelkar
[C] Jhaverchand Meghani
[D] Mahadev Desai
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Correct Answer: B [Kaka Kalelkar]
Notes:
Kaka Kalelkar, a non-Gujarati literary figure, was honored with the title ‘Savvai Gujarati’ for his significant contributions to Gujarati literature and culture.
10. Who is recognized as the pioneer of the ‘Khandkavya’ form in Gujarati literature?
[A] Umashankar Joshi
[B] Jhaverchand Meghani
[C] Dalpatram
[D] Kant Manishankar Ratnji Bhatt (Kant)
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Correct Answer: D [Kant Manishankar Ratnji Bhatt (Kant)]
Notes:
Manishankar Ratnji Bhatt, pen name ‘Kant’, was a prominent Gujarati poet, essayist, and playwright, known for pioneering the ‘Khandkavya’ form in Gujarati literature.
