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 city is the Sardar Patel Smarak Bhavan, dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, located?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Surat
[C] Vadodara
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: A [Ahmedabad]
Notes:
Sardar Patel Smarak Bhavan, established on 7 March 1980, is located in Moti Shahi Mahal, Shahibaug, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It is dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, highlighting his role in India’s independence and unification.
22. Which major port in Gujarat is renowned for its importance in trade and industry?
[A] Mundra Port
[B] Kandla Port
[C] Hazira Port
[D] Veraval Port
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Correct Answer: B [Kandla Port]
Notes:
Gujarat is a western Indian state known for its rich history, vibrant culture, major ports like Kandla, and industries including diamond polishing and textiles. It is the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi and has significant archaeological sites like Lothal.
23. 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.
24. Which river flows westward and empties into the Gulf of Khambhat in the Surat district of Gujarat?
[A] Narmada River
[B] Sabarmati River
[C] Tapi River
[D] Mahi River
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Correct Answer: C [Tapi River]
Notes:
The Tapi River flows westward and meets the Gulf of Khambhat in Surat district, Gujarat, merging into the Arabian Sea.
25. On which river are the Kakrapar and Ukai dams located in Gujarat?
[A] Tapi River
[B] Narmada River
[C] Sabarmati River
[D] Mahi River
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Correct Answer: A [Tapi River]
Notes:
Kakrapar and Ukai dams are constructed on the Tapi River in Gujarat for irrigation, hydroelectric power, and flood control.
26. Who is the renowned Gujarati writer known for writing the ‘Dwiref’ stories in Gujarati literature?
[A] Umashankar Joshi
[B] Jhaverchand Meghani
[C] Harshad Trivedi
[D] Mahadev Desai
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Correct Answer: C [Harshad Trivedi]
Notes:
‘Dwiref’ stories in Gujarati literature were written by the renowned Gujarati writer Pāṭhak.
27. What is the title of Sundarmūna’s first poetry collection?
[A] Jakoya Bhagatnī Kaḍvī Vānī
[B] Rajasthani Kavita Sangrah
[C] Maru Geet Mala
[D] Thar Ki Shakti
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Correct Answer: A [Jakoya Bhagatnī Kaḍvī Vānī]
Notes:
Sundarmūna’s first poetry collection is titled Jakoya Bhagatnī Kaḍvī Vānī, known for its poignant and truthful verse, establishing his literary reputation.
28. What is the local name given to the Chorwad–Veraval region in Gujarat, known for its fertile agricultural lands?
[A] Gir Forest
[B] Saurashtra Plains
[C] Khambhat Delta
[D] Lilā Nāghēr
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Correct Answer: D [Lilā Nāghēr]
Notes:
The Chorwad–Veraval region in Gujarat is known as “Lilā Nāghēr” (Green Fields), highlighting its rich agricultural lands.
29. What is the name of the traditional tribal mural painting style practiced by tribal communities in Gujarat?
[A] Warli
[B] Madhubani
[C] Pichhora
[D] Phad
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Correct Answer: C [Pichhora]
Notes:
Tribal religious mural paintings in Gujarat are known as Pichhora, a narrative style practiced by tribal communities.
30. Who is the renowned Gujarati poet famous for the patriotic poems ‘Gunvanti Gujarat…’ and ‘Bharatbhoominu Jaygaan…’?
[A] Ardeshar Khabardar
[B] Umashankar Joshi
[C] Rajendra Shah
[D] Jhaverchand Meghani
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Correct Answer: A [Ardeshar Khabardar]
Notes:
Ardeshar Khabardar, a noted Gujarati poet, wrote the patriotic poems ‘Gunvanti Gujarat…’ and ‘Bharatbhoominu Jaygaan…’.
