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. Which Indian state is located to the northeast of Gujarat?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Punjab
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: D [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Gujarat shares its borders with three Indian states: Rajasthan to the northeast, Madhya Pradesh to the east, and Maharashtra to the southeast.
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. In which city of Gujarat is the Institute of Plasma Research (IPR) located?
[A] Gandhinagar
[B] Surat
[C] Vadodara
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: A [Gandhinagar]
Notes:
The Institute of Plasma Research (IPR) is located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, near the Sabarmati River between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.
24. Who is the renowned Gujarati thinker and poet credited with the line “Kaink lakho nirashama, amar asha chhupai chhe”?
[A] Umashankar Joshi
[B] Jhaverchand Meghani
[C] Manilal Dwivedi
[D] Kalapi
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Correct Answer: C [Manilal Dwivedi]
Notes:
Manilal Dwivedi, a prominent Gujarati thinker and poet, authored the line “Kaink lakho nirashama, amar asha chhupai chhe,” reflecting a blend of optimism and despair.
25. Who is the author of the first modern Gujarati novella Govalani?
[A] Malayanil (Kanchanlal Vasudev Mehta)
[B] Umashankar Joshi
[C] Jhaverchand Meghani
[D] Govardhanram Tripathi
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Correct Answer: A [Malayanil (Kanchanlal Vasudev Mehta)]
Notes:
Govalani, written by Malayanil (Kanchanlal Vasudev Mehta) in 1918, is the first modern Gujarati novella.
26. Which of the following is Gujarat’s largest fishing harbor and maritime hub?
[A] Porbandar
[B] Dwarka
[C] Veraval
[D] Bhavnagar
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Correct Answer: C [Veraval]
Notes:
Veraval is Gujarat’s largest fishing harbor and maritime hub, known for being the state’s biggest seafood center and a major exporter of seafood globally.
27. Which gulf in Gujarat significantly influences marine and trade activities across eight districts?
[A] Gulf of Khambhat
[B] Gulf of Cambay
[C] Gulf of Daman
[D] Gulf of Kutch
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Correct Answer: D [Gulf of Kutch]
Notes:
The Gulfs of Kutch and Khambhat influence eight Gujarat districts, impacting marine and trade activities.
28. Who authored the essay Bhut Nibandh, published in 1849, which critiqued superstitious beliefs about ghosts?
[A] Dalpatram
[B] Govardhanram Tripathi
[C] Narmadashankar Dave
[D] Manilal Dwivedi
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Correct Answer: A [Dalpatram]
Notes:
Dalpatram’s first essay was Bhut Nibandh, published in 1849, critiquing superstitious beliefs about ghosts.
29. In which region of Gujarat is the Indian pygmy shrew primarily found?
[A] Gir Forest
[B] Sabarmati River Basin
[C] Rann of Kutch
[D] Dang Forests
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Correct Answer: C [Rann of Kutch]
Notes:
Indian pygmy shrew (Suncus etruscus) is found in Gujarat, including areas like Kachchh, Saurashtra, and Banaskantha. Specifically, it has been observed in Danta and Palanpur of Banaskantha district.
30. Which fort in Gujarat is historically renowned for being invincible and unconquered, especially during epidemics?
[A] Idar Fort
[B] Junagadh Fort
[C] Ahmedabad Fort
[D] Bhujia Fort
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Correct Answer: A [Idar Fort]
Notes:
Idar Fort (Idariyo Gadh) in Gujarat is historically known as an invincible fort, noted for its resilience and unconquered status during epidemics.
