States PCS: Gujarat GK Questions for GPSC Exams
1. Match the following hot spring locations of India with their states:
1. Manikaran A. Himachal Pradesh
2. Bakreshwar B. Gujarat
3. Tuwa C. West Bengal
4. Unai D. Gujarat
[A] 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
[B] 1-A, 2-C, 3-D, 4-B
[C] 1-A, 2-D, 3-C, 4-B
[D] 1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D
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Correct Answer: D [1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D]
2. Which of the following two District of Madhya Pradesh borders Gujarat state?
[A] Alirajpur and Jhabua
[B] Jhabua and Barwani
[C] Ratlam and Dhar
[D] Barwani and Alirajpur
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Correct Answer: A [Alirajpur and Jhabua ]
3. With reference to the rock formation in India, the Deccan Trap is exposed in which of the following states?
- Maharashtra
- Gujarat
- Uttar Pradesh
- Tamil Nadu
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [ Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
In Western and Central India, DVP is exposed mainly in the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh and also has its nominal presence in southern parts of Uttar Pradesh and eastern parts of Rajasthan. Based on the area of occurrence, the Deccan Lavas have been further classified into four classes viz. Malwa Trap: occurring in Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh, Mandla Traps: occurring in Mandla region of Madhya Pradesh, Saurashtra Trap: occurring in Saurashtra region of Gujarat and Main Deccan plateau: occurring in States of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
4. Consider the following pairs of lakes with states where they are located:
- Tso Lhamo Lake – Sikkim
- Nal Sarovar – Gujarat
- Sheshnag Lake – Jammu & Kashmir
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Tso Lhamo Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world, located at an altitude of 5,330 m in Sikkim. Sheshnag Lake is an alpine high altitude oligotrophic lake situated in Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir. Nal Sarovar is situated in Ahmedabad district in Gujarat.
5. Identify the crop with the help of given information:
- It thrives best in the tropical climate and 20°C to 30°C temperature is best suited for its cultivation
- 50-75cm rainfall is favourable for its cultivation
- Drained light sandy loamy soil is best suited for its cultivation
- Gujarat is the largest producer of this crop in India
Select the correct answer from options given below:
[A] Groundnut
[B] Cotton
[C] Soybean
[D] Tobacco
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Correct Answer: A [Groundnut]
Notes:
Groundnut is the correct answer
6. Consider the following statements about the Tebhaga Peasant Movement:
- The movement was an independence campaign initiated by the Gujarat Kisan Sabha
- The demand of the movement was to uproot of Zamindari system and the end of serfdom
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: D [ Neither 1 nor 2 ]
Notes:
First statement is incorrect because the Tebhaga movement was an independence campaign initiated in Bengal by the Kisan Sabha in 1946-47. Second statement is again incorrect because the demand of the movement was to reduce the share given to landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third.
7. Consider the following pairs of Ramsar sites with their states:
- Hokersar – Karnataka
- Pong Dam Lake – Arunachal Pradesh
- Bhoj Wetland – Gujarat
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
[A] Only 3
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] None
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Correct Answer: D [ None]
Notes:
Pong Dam Lake – Himachal Pradesh
Bhoj Wetland – Madhya Pradesh
Hokersar – Jammu and Kashmir
8. Consider the following pairs:
- Bibi Ka Maqbara – built by Aurangzeb in memory of his wife
- Kabuli Bagh Mosque – built by Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat
- Panch Mahal at Fatehpur Sikri – was commissioned by Akbar
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] None
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Correct Answer: D [None]
Notes:
The Kabuli Bagh Mosque in Panipat was built in 1527 by the emperor Babur to mark his victory over Sultan Ibrahim Lodhi at the first Battle of Panipat in 1526. Bibi ka Maqbara was built by Azam Shah, son of Aurangzeb, in 1678, in memory of his mother, Dilras Banu Begum. The Panch Mahal was commissioned by sikarwar Rajputs. This structure was used for entertainment and relaxation.
9. In an initiative to track infiltration and gather intelligence, the security agencies of India have recruited a particular community people to monitor the borders of Gujarat. The people from this community have traditional knowledge of reading camel footprints. These people are predominantly found in Kutch and Banaskantha districts of Gujarat. Which of the following communities has been described above?
[A] Raikas
[B] Puggie
[C] Agaria
[D] Maldharis
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Correct Answer: B [Puggie]
Notes:
The people of Puggie Community are experts in reading camel footprints. From the footprints, they can track the direction in which the camel has travelled. Since it is almost impossible to cross the desert in one night and camel is the only mode of transport to cross the borders, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan area, the security agencies of India have recruited the Puggie Community people to monitor the borders of Gujarat. The Puggie community people are predominantly found in Kutch and Banaskantha districts of Gujarat.
10. What is/are unique about “Switchgrass” that was recently in news?
- It is found predominantly in Western Rajasthan and Gujarat
- It is mostly used in ethanol production
- It is perennial tall grass that grows in poor-quality soil
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 3 ]
Notes:
Switchgrass is the perennial tall grass found predominantly in North America and Mexico. Its height varies from 5 ft to 12 ft, and the diameter of its stem at ground level is about 20 inches. It can grow in poor-quality soil, with low requirement of fertilisers, and can tolerate hostile conditions, including floods and drought. The grass has main roots that penetrate into the soil, and temporary fine roots, which enable it to conserve the soil in which it grows, and make it nutritionally rich. Hence Switchgrass has been grown traditionally for soil conservation and to serve as fodder. Since the 1990s, interest in this plant has increased because it generates a lot of biomass, which can be used for producing fibre, ethanol, electricity, and other chemicals.
