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 beach near Surat, Gujarat, is renowned for its distinctive black sand?
[A] Dumas Beach
[B] Tithal Beach
[C] Mandvi Beach
[D] Umbergaon Beach
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Correct Answer: A [Dumas Beach]
Notes:
Dumas Beach near Surat, Gujarat, is famous for its black sand and is a popular tourist destination.
22. In which city of Gujarat was the acclaimed actor Sanjeev Kumar born?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Vadodara
[C] Rajkot
[D] Surat
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Correct Answer: D [Surat]
Notes:
Sanjeev Kumar, born Harihar Jethalal Jariwala in 1938 in Surat, Gujarat, was a renowned Hindi film actor known for his versatility.
23. Who was one of the founders of Sir L.A. Shah Law College in Ahmedabad?
[A] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[B] Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar
[C] Motilal Nehru
[D] Gopal Krishna Gokhale
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Correct Answer: A [Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel]
Notes:
Sir L.A. Shah Law College, Ahmedabad, established in 1927, is Gujarat’s oldest law college. Founded by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and others, it was initially affiliated with the University of Bombay and later with Gujarat University.
24. On which river was the Shyam Sarovar reservoir in Gujarat constructed?
[A] Meshwo River
[B] Tapi River
[C] Narmada River
[D] Sabarmati River
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Correct Answer: A [Meshwo River]
Notes:
Shyam Sarovar reservoir in Gujarat was created by constructing a dam on the Meshwo River, primarily for irrigation purposes.
25. Which dynasty ruled the region of Gujarat from 942 CE to 1244 CE?
[A] Chola Dynasty
[B] Paramara Dynasty
[C] Rashtrakuta Dynasty
[D] Solanki (Chalukya) Dynasty
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Correct Answer: D [Solanki (Chalukya) Dynasty]
Notes:
The Chalukya (Solanki) dynasty ruled Gujarat approximately from 942 CE to 1244 CE, spanning about 300 years.
26. 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.
27. Who is credited with introducing and popularizing the short story form in Gujarati literature?
[A] Umashankar Joshi
[B] Dhumketu (Gorishankar Joshi)
[C] Jhaverchand Meghani
[D] Govardhanram Tripathi
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Correct Answer: B [Dhumketu (Gorishankar Joshi)]
Notes:
Dhumketu (Gorishankar Joshi) introduced and popularized the short story form in Gujarati literature.
28. In which district is the Avaniya desalination plant located?
[A] Bhavnagar
[B] Surat
[C] Rajkot
[D] Jamnagar
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Correct Answer: A [Bhavnagar]
Notes:
The desalination plant in Bhavnagar district is located at Avaniya, designed to convert seawater into potable water for industrial and public use.
29. Who was honored with the title Uttam Vyavaharajna by Rabindranath Tagore?
[A] Mahadev Govind Ranade
[B] Gopal Krishna Gokhale
[C] Anandshankar Dhruv
[D] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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Correct Answer: C [Anandshankar Dhruv]
Notes:
Rabindranath Tagore bestowed the title Uttam Vyavaharajna upon Anandshankar Dhruv, recognizing his refined conduct and scholarship.
30. Who is the author of the Gujarati grammatical text ‘Siddhahemashabdanushasan’?
[A] Vallabhacharya
[B] Dayanand Saraswati
[C] Hemchandracharya
[D] Govardhanram Tripathi
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Correct Answer: C [Hemchandracharya]
Notes:
‘Siddhahemashabdanushasan’ by Hemchandracharya is a grammatical text written in the instructional and poetic form called Huda.
