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.
11. According to the 2011 Census, how many villages are there in Gujarat?
[A] 17843
[B] 15,672
[C] 20,134
[D] 16,890
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Correct Answer: A [17843]
Notes:
As per 2011 population census, Gujarat State comprised 26 districts, sub-divided into 225 talukas, having 17843 inhabited villages and 348 towns.
12. Who is the composer of the devotional verse ‘Harino Marag Chhe Shurano’?
[A] Mirabai
[B] Surdas
[C] Pritamdas
[D] Meera Bai
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Correct Answer: C [Pritamdas]
Notes:
Kavi Pritamdas composed the devotional verse ‘Harino Marag Chhe Shurano’, highlighting spiritual bravery.
13. Which pen name did Gujarati poet Umashankar Joshi use in his literary works?
[A] Ramesh Shah
[B] Harshad Mehta
[C] Jayant Pathak
[D] Jivansukhi
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Correct Answer: D [Jivansukhi]
Notes:
Umashankar Joshi, a renowned Gujarati poet and writer, used the pen name ‘Jivansukhi’ in his literary works.
14. Which taluka is the largest by area in Gir Somnath district, Gujarat?
[A] Veraval
[B] Una
[C] Talala
[D] Gir Gadhada
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Correct Answer: B [Una]
Notes:
Una taluka in Gir Somnath district is the largest taluka in Gujarat by area, covering about 1,568 sq km, and has the highest number of villages among all talukas in the state.
15. Who is the author of the state song of Gujarat, Jay Jay Garvi Gujarat?
[A] Narmadashankar Dave
[B] Mirabai
[C] Jhaverchand Meghani
[D] Umashankar Joshi
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Correct Answer: A [Narmadashankar Dave]
Notes:
The state song of Gujarat is Jay Jay Garvi Gujarat, written by poet Narmadashankar Dave, celebrating the state’s pride, culture, and heritage.
16. What is the headquarters of Dang district in Gujarat?
[A] Ahwa
[B] Valsad
[C] Surat
[D] Navsari
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Correct Answer: A [Ahwa]
Notes:
Dang district headquarters is Ahwa, a small town in the Western Ghats known for tribal culture and natural beauty.
17. Where is the first Jyotirlinga located in Gujarat?
[A] Kedarnath Temple, Uttarakhand
[B] Somnath Temple, Prabhas Patan
[C] Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka
[D] Akshardham Temple, Gandhinagar
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Correct Answer: B [Somnath Temple, Prabhas Patan]
Notes:
The first Jyotirlinga among the twelve is located at Somnath Temple in Prabhas Patan near Veraval, Gujarat, a significant ancient pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Shiva.
18. Which community played a key role in preserving and spreading Gujarati folk literature through oral storytelling traditions?
[A] Bhat Charan
[B] Patel
[C] Rabari
[D] Vankar
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Correct Answer: A [Bhat Charan]
Notes:
The Bhat Charan community significantly contributed to the spread of Gujarati folk literature through oral traditions, storytelling, and performances.
19. Which nocturnal and elusive animal is commonly found in Gujarat’s forested areas?
[A] Indian Pangolin
[B] Asiatic Lion
[C] Indian Peafowl
[D] Nilgai
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Correct Answer: A [Indian Pangolin]
Notes:
Indian pangolin in Gujarat is nocturnal and elusive; early morning hours are optimal for observation in forested areas.
20. Which district in Gujarat has the largest forest cover?
[A] Valsad
[B] Dang
[C] Sabarkantha
[D] Surat
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Correct Answer: B [Dang]
Notes:
Dang district in southeastern Gujarat has the highest forest cover, approximately 1,368 square kilometers, making it the most forested district in the state.
