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. In which district of North Gujarat is the pilgrimage site Delmal located?
[A] Patan
[B] Banaskantha
[C] Mehsana
[D] Sabarkantha
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Correct Answer: A [Patan]
Notes:
Delmal in Patan district, North Gujarat, is a key pilgrimage site for the Dawoodi Bohra community, known for the tomb of Syedi Hasanfeer.
12. On the banks of which river is the Untadiya Mahadev temple located in Gujarat?
[A] Narmada River
[B] Tapi River
[C] Vatrak River
[D] Sabarmati River
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Correct Answer: C [Vatrak River]
Notes:
The Untadiya Mahadev temple, also called Utkanteshwar Mahadev, is an ancient Shiva temple located on the banks of the Vatrak River in Kheda district, Gujarat. It is a significant pilgrimage site in the region.
13. Which large toothed ocean predator is commonly found in the Arabian Sea near Gujarat?
[A] Great White Shark
[B] Sperm Whale
[C] Orca (Killer Whale)
[D] Giant Squid
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Correct Answer: B [Sperm Whale]
Notes:
In the Arabian Sea near Gujarat, male sperm whales weigh up to 45 tons, females up to 15 tons; they are among the largest toothed ocean predators.
14. Which city in Gujarat is famously known as the ‘Manchester of the East’ due to its historic textile industry?
[A] Surat
[B] Vadodara
[C] Rajkot
[D] Ahmedabad
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Correct Answer: D [Ahmedabad]
Notes:
Ahmedabad, known as the ‘Manchester of the East,’ had approximately 65 operational textile mills during its peak in the early to mid-20th century, reflecting its significant role in India’s textile industry.
15. Where is KRIBHCO, the largest cooperative fertilizer factory in India, located?
[A] Vadodara, Gujarat
[B] Surat, Gujarat
[C] Hazira, Gujarat
[D] Rajkot, Gujarat
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Correct Answer: C [Hazira, Gujarat]
Notes:
KRIBHCO, located in Hazira, Gujarat, is the largest cooperative fertilizer factory in India and the largest single-location urea plant in the country.
16. Where is the annual fair held in memory of Saint Mekran Dada?
[A] Bhuj
[B] Mandvi
[C] Kutch
[D] Gandhidham
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Correct Answer: C [Kutch]
Notes:
An annual fair is held in Kutch in memory of Saint Mekran Dada, a revered local saint known for his spiritual teachings.
17. Which female freedom fighter from Gujarat was allowed by Mahatma Gandhi to take shelter?
[A] Jhaverchand Meghani
[B] Rukhmabai
[C] Indira Gandhi
[D] Poornimaben Pakvasa
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Correct Answer: D [Poornimaben Pakvasa]
Notes:
Poornimaben Pakvasa, a female freedom fighter from Gujarat, was allowed by Mahatma Gandhi to take shelter. She was recognized for her contributions to education and social work.
18. In which year was the first census conducted in Gujarat?
[A] 1872
[B] 1881
[C] 1891
[D] 1901
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Correct Answer: A [1872]
Notes:
The first census in Gujarat was conducted in 1872 during British rule, recording a population of approximately 9.13 million.
19. Who was the founder of the Chudasama dynasty in Saurashtra around 875 CE?
[A] Chudachandra
[B] Mularaja
[C] Bhima I
[D] Jayasimha Siddharaja
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Correct Answer: A [Chudachandra]
Notes:
Chudachandra founded the Chudasama dynasty in Saurashtra in the late 9th century, establishing its rule around Junagadh and Vanthali in present-day Gujarat.
20. Which management institute in Gujarat is ranked first in Asia for its MBA program?
[A] National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
[B] Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
[C] Ahmedabad University
[D] Gujarat National Law University
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad]
Notes:
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM A) is Gujarat’s top management institution, ranked first in Asia among MBA programs.
