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 city is the Gujarat Refinery, operated by Indian Oil Corporation, located?
[A] Vadodara
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Surat
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: A [Vadodara]
Notes:
Gujarat Refinery, established in 1965, is located at Koyali near Vadodara and operated by Indian Oil Corporation. It is one of India’s major oil refineries.
12. Kalapi was the Thakor of which princely state in Gujarat?
[A] Rajkot
[B] Bhavnagar
[C] Junagadh
[D] Lathi
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Correct Answer: D [Lathi]
Notes:
Kalapi, real name Sursinhji Takhtasinhji Gohil, was a Gujarati poet and Thakor of Lathi state, known for his pathos-filled poetry.
13. At the confluence of how many rivers is the Vautha Fair in Gujarat held?
[A] Five
[B] Three
[C] Seven
[D] Nine
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Correct Answer: C [Seven]
Notes:
Vautha Fair in Gujarat, held at the confluence of seven rivers near Ahmedabad, is renowned for trading milch animals, donkeys, and other livestock.
14. In which district of Gujarat is the Blackbuck National Park located?
[A] Bhavnagar
[B] Surat
[C] Rajkot
[D] Vadodara
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Correct Answer: A [Bhavnagar]
Notes:
Blackbuck National Park, established in 1976, is located in Velavadar, Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. It covers 34.08 km² and is known for blackbucks, Indian wolves, and the endangered lesser florican.
15. On which river is the Khodiyar Dam located in Gujarat?
[A] Narmada River
[B] Tapi River
[C] Shetrunji River
[D] Sabarmati River
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Correct Answer: C [Shetrunji River]
Notes:
Khodiyar Dam is constructed on the Shetrunji River near Dhari in Amreli district, Gujarat, named after the revered deity Khodiyar Mata.
16. At which studio in Gujarat was the television series ‘Ramayan’ partially filmed?
[A] Vrundavan Studio, Umargam
[B] Ravindra Natya Mandir, Ahmedabad
[C] Gujarat Film Studio, Gandhinagar
[D] Shree Ramkrishna Studio, Surat
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Correct Answer: A [Vrundavan Studio, Umargam]
Notes:
The television series ‘Ramayan’ was partially shot at Vrundavan Studio in Umargam, Gujarat, known for its facilities depicting ancient Indian settings.
17. 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.
18. In which city is the historic Kankaria Lake located?
[A] Surat
[B] Vadodara
[C] Ahmedabad
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: C [Ahmedabad]
Notes:
The pond is named Kankaria Lake, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was built in 1451 by Sultan Muhammad Shah II and is a prominent historical and recreational site in the state.
19. The Kumbhariya Jain Temples near Ambaji are primarily dedicated to which religious figures?
[A] Hindu Deities
[B] Buddhist Monks
[C] Jain Tirthankaras
[D] Sikh Gurus
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Correct Answer: C [Jain Tirthankaras]
Notes:
Kumbhariya Jain Temples near Ambaji, dating from the 11th to 13th centuries, are renowned for intricate marble carvings and dedicated to Jain Tirthankaras, showcasing significant architectural beauty.
20. On which hill in Gujarat is the Dudhiya fault located?
[A] Pavagadh Hill
[B] Girnar Hill
[C] Saputara Hill
[D] Wilson Hills
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Correct Answer: A [Pavagadh Hill]
Notes:
Dudhiya fault on Pavagadh hill formed due to a landslide; it is a geological formation linked to ancient volcanic activity, shaping the region’s unique topography.
