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. In which district of Gujarat is Prabhas Patan located?
[A] Surat
[B] Rajkot
[C] Gir Somnath
[D] Bhavnagar
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Correct Answer: C [Gir Somnath]
Notes:
Prabhas Patan in Gir Somnath district, Gujarat, is known for its rich tradition of craftsmanship and artifact preservation, showcased through intricately carved stone fragments from ancient temples displayed in its museum.
22. Naishadha Charita, one of the six great Sanskrit mahākāvyas, narrates the story of which ancient Indian king?
[A] King Harsha
[B] King Vikramaditya
[C] King Ashoka
[D] King Nala
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Correct Answer: D [King Nala]
Notes:
Naishadha Charita, one of the six great Sanskrit mahākāvyas, includes the Nala-Damayanti episodes known as Nalacampū.
23. Who is famously known as the ‘King of Rhythm’ in Gujarati poetry?
[A] Umashankar Joshi
[B] Rajendra Shah
[C] Ramesh Parekh
[D] Jhaverchand Meghani
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Correct Answer: C [Ramesh Parekh]
Notes:
Poet Ramesh Parekh is known as the ‘king of rhythm’ in Gujarati poetry for his mastery of lyrical meter and rhythmic structure.
24. Who edited the Gujarati literary anthology ‘Bhavaīsangrah’?
[A] Mahipatarām Nīlkaṇṭe
[B] Umashankar Joshi
[C] Jhaverchand Meghani
[D] Kalapi
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Correct Answer: A [Mahipatarām Nīlkaṇṭe]
Notes:
Mahipatarām Nīlkaṇṭe edited the Gujarati literary anthology ‘Bhavaīsangrah’.
25. Who is credited with pioneering the khandakavya (short epic) form in Gujarati literature?
[A] Umashankar Joshi
[B] Jhaverchand Meghani
[C] Kalapi
[D] Kavi Kant
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Correct Answer: D [Kavi Kant]
Notes:
Kavi Kant is recognized as the pioneer who first created the khandakavya (short epic) form in Gujarati literature.
26. Which ancient river corresponds to the modern Sabarmati River in Gujarat?
[A] Indus
[B] Shvabhravati
[C] Narmada
[D] Tapi
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Correct Answer: B [Shvabhravati]
Notes:
Ancient river Shvabhravati is identified with modern Sabarmati River in Gujarat.
27. Which town in Gujarat is renowned for the traditional manufacturing of weight-scales?
[A] Savarkundla
[B] Rajkot
[C] Bhavnagar
[D] Surendranagar
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Correct Answer: A [Savarkundla]
Notes:
Savarkundla in Gujarat is renowned for traditional weight-scale manufacturing, making it a key center for weighing instrument production in the state.
28. Which was the first Gujarati film to receive tax exemption from the Gujarat government?
[A] Manvini Bhavai
[B] Akhand Saubhagyavati
[C] Bhavni Bhavai
[D] Kanku
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Correct Answer: B [Akhand Saubhagyavati]
Notes:
Akhand Saubhagyavati (1963–64) was the first Gujarati film to receive tax exemption from the Gujarat government, marking the beginning of state support to promote Gujarati cinema.
29. In which town in Gujarat is the Lucky Film Studio, established by the Nadiadwala family, located?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Surat
[C] Halol
[D] Vadodara
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Correct Answer: C [Halol]
Notes:
Lucky Film Studio in Gujarat was founded by A. Nadiadwala and I. Nadiadwala, established by the Nadiadwala family in Halol, a key site for Gujarati film production.
30. In which regional performing arts was Snehlata Moof a prominent figure?
[A] Bengali Theatre and Cinema
[B] Tamil Classical Dance
[C] Marathi Cinema and Theatre
[D] Punjabi Folk Music
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Correct Answer: C [Marathi Cinema and Theatre]
Notes:
Snehlata Moof was a prominent figure in Marathi cinema and theatre, significantly contributing to regional performing arts.
