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 district in Gujarat is known for the Girnar Hills, a site with five main peaks and numerous Hindu and Jain temples?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Surat
[C] Junagadh
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: C [Junagadh]
Notes:
Girnar Hills in Junagadh district have five main peaks, featuring numerous Hindu and Jain temples, making it a significant pilgrimage site in Gujarat.
22. In which year was the Ahmedabad Textile Industry’s Research Association (ATIRA) established?
[A] 1937
[B] 1952
[C] 1960
[D] 1947
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Correct Answer: D [1947]
Notes:
ATIRA, the Ahmedabad Textile Industry’s Research Association, was established in 1947 to promote textile research in Gujarat.
23. Which motivational book series, associated with prominent personalities, focuses on physical education and exercise science relevant to Gujarat exams?
[A] Gujarat Khel Sanskruti
[B] Shakti Shastra
[C] Vyayam Vigyan Granth
[D] Vyayam Vigyan Kosh
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Correct Answer: D [Vyayam Vigyan Kosh]
Notes:
Vyayam Vigyan Kosh is a motivational book series linked to prominent personalities, focusing on physical education and exercise science, relevant for Gujarat exam static knowledge.
24. Who is the poet of the verse Tarana othe dungar re, dungar koi dekhe nathi, which reflects Gujarat’s oral literary tradition?
[A] Kalapi
[B] Kavī Dhīro
[C] Umashankar Joshi
[D] Jhaverchand Meghani
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Correct Answer: B [Kavī Dhīro]
Notes:
The verse Tarana othe dungar re, dungar koi dekhe nathi is authored by poet Kavī Dhīro, reflecting Gujarat’s oral literary tradition.
25. Who translated Rabindranath Tagore’s Gitanjali into Gujarati?
[A] Umashankar Joshi
[B] Jhaverchand Meghani
[C] Mahadev Desai
[D] Naginidas Parekh
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Correct Answer: D [Naginidas Parekh]
Notes:
Naginidas Parekh translated Rabindranath Tagore’s Gitanjali into Gujarati.
26. Kirti Toran of Vadnagar is popularly known as the Choro of which famous personality?
[A] Narsinh Mehta
[B] Mirabai
[C] Akho Bhagat
[D] Dayaram
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Correct Answer: A [Narsinh Mehta]
Notes:
Kirti Toran of Vadnagar is also known as Narsinh Mehta’s Choro, named after the devotional poet Narsinh Mehta.
27. Shikaar Nrutya, a tribal dance symbolizing hunting traditions, is primarily performed in which region of Gujarat?
[A] Bhuj
[B] Dharampur
[C] Valsad
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: B [Dharampur]
Notes:
Shikaar Nrutya is a tribal dance of Dharampur performed with bows, arrows, and spears, symbolizing hunting traditions.
28. Lakuta Ras, a traditional folk dance involving stick movements, originates from which Indian state?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Gujarat
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: C [Gujarat]
Notes:
Lakuta Ras is a traditional Gujarati folk dance performed with two sticks, resembling stylized mock combat, commonly showcased during festivals.
29. Which poetic form did Narsinh Mehta predominantly use in his devotional hymns?
[A] Bhajan
[B] Garba
[C] Prabhatiya
[D] Doha
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Correct Answer: C [Prabhatiya]
Notes:
Narsinh Mehta primarily adopted the Prabhatiya poetic form, known for morning devotional hymns expressing devotion and spiritual themes.
30. Who directed the 1972 film adaptation of Gunsundarino Gharsansar?
[A] Mani Kaul
[B] Govind Saraiya
[C] Shyam Benegal
[D] Mrinal Sen
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Correct Answer: B [Govind Saraiya]
Notes:
Gunsundarino Gharsansar (1972) film adaptation was directed by Govind Saraiya.
