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 is credited with pioneering India’s cotton industry by founding the Bombay Spinning and Weaving Company in 1854?
[A] Jamsetji Tata
[B] Ardeshir Godrej
[C] Dinshaw Maneckji Petit
[D] Cowasjee Nanabhai Davar
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Correct Answer: D [Cowasjee Nanabhai Davar]
Notes:
Cowasjee Nanabhai Davar (1815-1873) pioneered India’s cotton industry, establishing Bombay Spinning and Weaving Company (1854) and Bombay Throstle Mill Company (1856). His mills were among India’s earliest, contributing significantly to cotton mill production and industrial growth.
2. Who commissioned the construction of the Adalaj Stepwell?
[A] King Siddharaj Jaisinh
[B] Queen Ahilyabai Holkar
[C] Rani Rudabai
[D] Emperor Akbar
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Correct Answer: C [Rani Rudabai]
Notes:
Adalaj Stepwell, built in 1498 by Rani Rudabai of the Vaghela dynasty, is a five-story deep, intricately carved sandstone stepwell in Solanki style near Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It features three staircases, Hindu-Jain motifs, and was constructed to access groundwater in semi-arid regions.
3. In which year was the Indian National Theatre (INT), noted for advancing Gujarati theatre, founded in Mumbai?
[A] 1950
[B] 1935
[C] 1960
[D] 1943
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Correct Answer: D [1943]
Notes:
The Indian National Theatre (INT) was established in Mumbai in 1943 and is renowned for championing Gujarati theatre through diverse productions and cultural activities.
4. Who established Kamani Engineering Corporation (KEC) in 1945, recognized as Asia’s first electric power transmission company?
[A] Vikram Sarabhai
[B] Ramji Hansraj Kamani
[C] J.R.D. Tata
[D] Ardeshir Godrej
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Correct Answer: B [Ramji Hansraj Kamani]
Notes:
Ramji Hansraj Kamani founded KEC in 1945, pioneering electric power transmission in Asia and supporting major infrastructure projects like Bhakra Nangal Dam.
5. Oriyo Timbo, an archaeological site in Gujarat, is linked to which ancient civilization?
[A] Harappan Civilization
[B] Vedic Civilization
[C] Chalcolithic Culture
[D] Satavahana Dynasty
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Correct Answer: A [Harappan Civilization]
Notes:
Oriyo Timbo, an Indus Valley site in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, covers 4 hectares. Excavated by Gujarat Archaeology and University of Pennsylvania, it shows Harappan agricultural evidence, microlithic tools, Lustrous Red Ware, and dates back to c. 3700 BC.
6. Which dynasty ruled Gujarat from Dholka in the 13th century before the Delhi Sultanate’s conquest?
[A] Vaghela Dynasty
[B] Solanki (Chaulukya) Dynasty
[C] Paramara Dynasty
[D] Yadava Dynasty
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Correct Answer: A [Vaghela Dynasty]
Notes:
The Vaghela dynasty ruled 13th-century Gujarat from Dholka, succeeding the Chaulukyas. Key rulers include Visaladeva and Karna Vaghela. They patronized Jain and Hindu temples, notably by ministers Vastupala and Tejapala. The dynasty ended with Delhi Sultanate conquest in 1304 CE.
7. Which district in southern Gujarat receives the highest annual rainfall?
[A] Valsad
[B] Navsari
[C] Surat
[D] Dang
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Correct Answer: D [Dang]
Notes:
Dang district in southern Gujarat receives the highest annual rainfall due to its hilly terrain and dense forests, making it the wettest region in the state.
8. In which district of Gujarat is the ancient Harappan archaeological site Dholavira located?
[A] Surat
[B] Rajkot
[C] Kutch
[D] Vadodara
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Correct Answer: C [Kutch]
Notes:
Dholavira, a major Harappan site in Gujarat’s Kutch district, was discovered in 1967.
9. Which king commissioned the construction of the main 12th-century temple dedicated to Lord Ajitnath at Taranga in Gujarat?
[A] Kumarapala
[B] Bhoja
[C] Bhima I
[D] Mularaja
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Correct Answer: A [Kumarapala]
Notes:
Taranga, in Mehsana district, Gujarat, is a prominent Jain pilgrimage site with 14 Śvetāmbara and 5 Digambara temples. The main 12th-century temple, dedicated to Lord Ajitnath, was built by King Kumarapala under Acharya Hemachandra’s guidance.
10. Who is the only Indian fast bowler to have taken a hat-trick in Test cricket?
[A] Zaheer Khan
[B] Javagal Srinath
[C] Irfan Pathan
[D] Bhuvneshwar Kumar
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Correct Answer: C [Irfan Pathan]
Notes:
Irfan Pathan is the only Indian fast bowler to take a hat-trick in Test cricket, achieved in 2006 against Pakistan at Karachi.
