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.
21. Who translated Mahatma Gandhi’s autobiography from Gujarati to English?
[A] Jawaharlal Nehru
[B] Rabindranath Tagore
[C] Mahadev Desai
[D] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Correct Answer: C [Mahadev Desai]
Notes:
Mahadev Desai, a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi, translated Gandhi’s autobiography from Gujarati to English, aiding global dissemination of his thoughts.
22. Which ancient maritime guide from the 1st century CE details trade routes to Gujarat?
[A] Arthashastra
[B] Mahabharata
[C] The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea
[D] Rajatarangini
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Correct Answer: C [The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea]
Notes:
The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, a 1st-century CE Greco-Roman maritime guide, details trade routes to India, including Gujarat, indicating extensive navigation and trade in the region during that period.
23. As per the Census 2001, how many municipalities were there in Gujarat?
[A] 162
[B] 120
[C] 200
[D] 145
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Correct Answer: A [162]
Notes:
Gujarat has 162 municipalities classified into A, B, C, and D categories based on population size, as per Census 2001.
24. Who is a prominent poet associated with the Bhakti movement in Gujarati literature?
[A] Umashankar Joshi
[B] Mirabai
[C] Kalapi
[D] Narsinh Mehta
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Correct Answer: D [Narsinh Mehta]
Notes:
Gujarati literature’s significant contributions include works by Narsinh Mehta, Mirabai, and modern poets like Umashankar Joshi, emphasizing Bhakti movement, folk traditions, and contemporary themes, shaping Gujarat’s rich literary heritage.
25. Who is the author of the first Gujarati novel Govalani?
[A] Govardhanram Tripathi
[B] Manilal Dwivedi
[C] Malayaniil
[D] Ramanbhai Neelkanth
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Correct Answer: C [Malayaniil]
Notes:
Govalani, the first Gujarati novel, was authored by Malayaniil.
26. Who authored Mari Hakikat, the first autobiography written in Gujarati?
[A] Govardhanram Tripathi
[B] Narmadashankar Dave (Narmad)
[C] Umashankar Joshi
[D] Mahadev Desai
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Correct Answer: B [Narmadashankar Dave (Narmad)]
Notes:
Mari Hakikat, authored by Narmadashankar Dave (Narmad) in 1866, is the first autobiography written in Gujarati.
27. Which state-owned organization is responsible for mineral excavation and research in Gujarat?
[A] Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd.
[B] Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation
[C] Gujarat Energy Development Agency
[D] Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation
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Correct Answer: D [Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation]
Notes:
Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation is the state-owned entity responsible for mineral excavation and research in Gujarat.
28. Who is the author of the Gujarati poetic tales ‘Vaitāl Pachchīsi’ and ‘Sūḍā Bahoteri’?
[A] Shāmai
[B] Kalapi
[C] Umashankar Joshi
[D] Jhaverchand Meghani
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Correct Answer: A [Shāmai]
Notes:
Shāmai authored the poetic tales ‘Vaitāl Pachchīsi’ and ‘Sūḍā Bahoteri’, significant works in Gujarati folklore and medieval literature.
29. Which Maharashtrian poet is known for his significant contributions to Gujarati literature?
[A] Vishnu Vaman Shirwadkar
[B] Bal Sitaram Mardhekar
[C] Bāpusāheb Gāikwāḍ
[D] Namdeo Dhasal
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Correct Answer: C [Bāpusāheb Gāikwāḍ]
Notes:
Maharashtrian poet Bāpusāheb Gāikwāḍ made notable contributions to Gujarati literature, enriching its development.
30. Which yogi’s monastery in Gujarat is known as the place where Guru Gorakhnath and his disciple Dhoramnath meditated?
[A] Kanphata Yogi
[B] Swaminarayan
[C] Ramanandi
[D] Vallabhacharya
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Correct Answer: A [Kanphata Yogi]
Notes:
Guru Gorakhnath and disciple Dhoramnath meditated in Gujarat, where a Kanphata Yogis’ monastery is located.
