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. Who is the youngest wicketkeeper-batsman from Gujarat to represent the Indian cricket team?
[A] Dinesh Karthik
[B] Wriddhiman Saha
[C] MS Dhoni
[D] Parthiv Patel
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Correct Answer: D [Parthiv Patel]
Notes:
Parthiv Patel, from Gujarat, became the youngest wicketkeeper-batsman to represent the Indian cricket team.
12. What is the official state tree of Gujarat?
[A] Banyan (Ficus benghalensis)
[B] Mango (Mangifera indica)
[C] Neem (Azadirachta indica)
[D] Peepal (Ficus religiosa)
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Correct Answer: A [Banyan (Ficus benghalensis)]
Notes:
The state tree of Gujarat is the Banyan (Ficus benghalensis), symbolizing immortality and resilience, known for its expansive canopy and longevity.
13. In which district of Gujarat was the 19th-century poet Dalpatram born?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Surendranagar
[C] Rajkot
[D] Bhavnagar
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Correct Answer: B [Surendranagar]
Notes:
Dalpatram, a 19th-century Gujarati poet and social reformer, was born in Wadhwan, Surendranagar district, Gujarat.
14. What is the name of the first day of the Kartak month in the Gujarati lunisolar calendar that marks the Gujarati New Year?
[A] Diwali
[B] Navratri
[C] Bestu Varas
[D] Ugadi
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Correct Answer: C [Bestu Varas]
Notes:
Bestu Varas, the first day of Kartak month in the Gujarati lunisolar calendar, marks the Gujarati New Year, celebrated with cultural and religious activities symbolizing new beginnings and prosperity.
15. Which month’s full moon day is celebrated with religious rituals and cultural festivities in Gujarat?
[A] Chaitra
[B] Shravan
[C] Kartik
[D] Magha
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Correct Answer: C [Kartik]
Notes:
In Gujarat, the full moon day of Kartik month is marked by religious rituals and cultural festivities, reflecting the state’s rich tradition and vibrant cultural heritage.
16. In which district of Gujarat was the first wind energy project established?
[A] Surat
[B] Rajkot
[C] Kutch
[D] Bhavnagar
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Correct Answer: C [Kutch]
Notes:
The first wind energy project in Gujarat was established in Mandvi, Kutch district.
17. In which city is the Institute for Plasma Research (IPR) located?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Surat
[C] Vadodara
[D] Gandhinagar
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Correct Answer: D [Gandhinagar]
Notes:
Institute for Plasma Research (IPR), established in 1986 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, is an autonomous R&D organization under the Department of Atomic Energy, focusing on plasma science, including basic plasma physics and magnetically confined hot plasmas.
18. What is the highest peak in the Kutch district of Gujarat?
[A] Girnar
[B] Mount Abu
[C] Kalo Dungar
[D] Saputara
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Correct Answer: C [Kalo Dungar]
Notes:
Kalo Dungar, or Black Hill, is the highest peak in Kutch, Gujarat, with an elevation of 462 meters, offering panoramic views of the Great Rann of Kutch.
19. In which hill station does the Gujarat Tourism Department host its annual Summer Festival?
[A] Saputara
[B] Mount Abu
[C] Mahabaleshwar
[D] Lonavala
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Correct Answer: A [Saputara]
Notes:
Gujarat Tourism Department organizes the annual Summer Festival in Saputara, the state’s only hill station, featuring cultural programs and activities to promote tourism.
20. In which district of Gujarat is the Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary located?
[A] Vadodara
[B] Surat
[C] Narmada
[D] Sabarkantha
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Correct Answer: C [Narmada]
Notes:
Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1982, covers 607.7 sq km in Dediapada Taluka, Narmada district, Gujarat, featuring moist deciduous forests and diverse flora and fauna.
