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 was the last Maharaja of Bhavnagar known for implementing tax reforms and establishing village councils?
[A] Krishna Kumarsinhji Gohil
[B] Bhavsinhji Gohil
[C] Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji
[D] Pratapsinhji Jhala
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Correct Answer: A [Krishna Kumarsinhji Gohil]
Notes:
Krishna Kumarsinhji Gohil, last Maharaja of Bhavnagar (1919-1948), introduced tax reforms, village councils, and Bhavnagar’s first legislature. Knighted KCSI in 1938, he merged Bhavnagar into Kathiawad in 1948. Maharaja Bhavsinhji Polytechnic and Bhavnagar University are named after him.
2. Captain Maharana Raj Shri Pratapsinhji Sahib, the last Maharana Raj Sahib of Wankaner, belonged to which dynasty?
[A] Jhala
[B] Solanki
[C] Chauhan
[D] Paramara
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Correct Answer: A [Jhala]
Notes:
Captain Maharana Raj Shri Pratapsinhji Sahib was the last Maharana Raj Sahib of Wankaner from the Jhala dynasty. Educated at Rajkumar College, Cheltenham College, and Cambridge University, he held titles until their abolition in 1971 and was founder member of Cricket Club of India.
3. Who commissioned the construction of the Sun Temple at Modhera, Gujarat, around 1026-27 CE?
[A] Raja Bhoja of Malwa
[B] Maharaja Prithviraj Chauhan
[C] King Jayasimha Siddharaja
[D] Bhima I of the Chaulukya dynasty
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Correct Answer: D [Bhima I of the Chaulukya dynasty]
Notes:
Sun Temple, Modhera, Gujarat, built c.1026-27 CE by Bhima I of Chaulukya dynasty, dedicated to Surya. Features Māru-Gurjara style, three components: Gudhamandapa, Sabhamandapa, Kunda. Notable for intricate carvings, Surya images, and solar alignment. Protected monument by ASI.
4. Which archaeological park in Gujarat’s Panchmahal district is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
[A] Rani ki Vav
[B] Sun Temple, Modhera
[C] Adalaj Stepwell
[D] Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
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Correct Answer: D [Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park]
Notes:
UNESCO declared the historical sites of Champaner as Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, located in Gujarat’s Panchmahal district, featuring forts, palaces, mosques, temples, and stepwells from the 8th to 14th centuries, representing pre-Mughal Islamic and Hindu heritage.
5. Where was the Kochrab Ashram, established by Mahatma Gandhi in 1915, located?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Surat
[C] Vadodara
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: A [Ahmedabad]
Notes:
Kochrab Ashram, established by Mahatma Gandhi in Ahmedabad in 1915, was his first ashram in India, serving as a center for social reform and the Indian independence movement.
6. In which district of Gujarat is the Shankheshwar Jain Temple, dedicated to Parshwanath, located?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Surat
[C] Rajkot
[D] Patan
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Correct Answer: D [Patan]
Notes:
Shankheshwar Jain Temple, dedicated to Parshwanath, is a significant Jain pilgrimage site located near Narayan Sarovar in Shankheshwar town, Patan district, Gujarat.
7. In which district of Gujarat is the Gira Waterfall located?
[A] Valsad
[B] Dang
[C] Navsari
[D] Surat
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Correct Answer: B [Dang]
Notes:
Gira Waterfall is located in Dang district, Gujarat, near Waghai town. It is a notable tourist attraction, especially during the monsoon season.
8. Who were the 13th-century Jain patrons responsible for constructing the Mallinath Temple on Girnar Hill in Gujarat?
[A] Vastupal and Tejpal
[B] Vijaya and Lakshmana
[C] Raja Bhoja and Hemachandra
[D] Solanki and Parmar
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Correct Answer: A [Vastupal and Tejpal]
Notes:
The Mallinath Temple on Girnar Hill was constructed by 13th-century Jain patrons Vastupal and Tejpal, renowned ministers known for their contributions to Jain architecture in Gujarat.
9. In which city is the Sabarmati Ashram, where Mahatma Gandhi lived from 1917 to 1930, located?
[A] Vadodara
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Surat
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: B [Ahmedabad]
Notes:
Mahatma Gandhi resided at Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad from 1917 to 1930, approximately 12 years.
10. In which district is Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University located?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Surat
[C] Banaskantha
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: C [Banaskantha]
Notes:
Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Gujarat’s first agricultural university, was established in 1972 at Sardarkrushinagar near Dantiwada, Banaskantha district.
