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.
31. Who is the main character and narrator of the novel Bhadrambhadra?
[A] Ambaram Kevalram Modakiya
[B] Bhadrambhadra
[C] Bhadrambhadra, narrated by Ambaram Kevalram Modakiya
[D] Modakiya Bhadrambhadra
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Correct Answer: C [Bhadrambhadra, narrated by Ambaram Kevalram Modakiya]
Notes:
Bhadrambhadra is the main character and narrator of the novel Bhadrambhadra, presented from the first-person perspective of Ambaram Kevalram Modakiya.
32. Near which place in Gujarat did Rishi Vishvamitra receive the revelation of the Gayatri Mantra?
[A] Gir National Park
[B] Dwarka
[C] Somnath
[D] Chhota Udaipur
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Correct Answer: D [Chhota Udaipur]
Notes:
Rishi Vishvamitra experienced the Gayatri Mantra in the forest near Chhota Udaipur, Gujarat, where he received its revelation during meditation.
33. Where is the hermitage (Sthanak) of Sant Svaiyanath located in Gujarat?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Zanzarka
[C] Surat
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: B [Zanzarka]
Notes:
The hermitage (Sthanak) of Sant Svaiyanath is located in Zanzarka, Gujarat.
34. Which yogi’s monastery in Gujarat is known as the place where Guru Gorakhnath and his disciple Dhoramnath meditated?
[A] Kanphata Yogi
[B] Swaminarayan
[C] Ramanandi
[D] Vallabhacharya
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Correct Answer: A [Kanphata Yogi]
Notes:
Guru Gorakhnath and disciple Dhoramnath meditated in Gujarat, where a Kanphata Yogis’ monastery is located.
35. Which district in Gujarat is renowned for its tribal lifestyle, arts, and culture?
[A] Dang
[B] Surat
[C] Rajkot
[D] Vadodara
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Correct Answer: A [Dang]
Notes:
The Dang district in Gujarat showcases tribal lifestyle, arts, and culture, highlighting the region’s indigenous heritage and traditional practices.
36. Which bird migrates to Gujarat during winter from Europe and Northern Asia?
[A] Common Crane
[B] Bar-headed Goose
[C] Swallow
[D] Indian Roller
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Correct Answer: C [Swallow]
Notes:
The common swallow (Hirundo rustica) migrates to Gujarat during winter from Europe and Northern Asia to escape harsh cold.
37. Which two districts constitute the Charotar region in Gujarat?
[A] Kheda and Anand
[B] Surat and Navsari
[C] Vadodara and Bharuch
[D] Rajkot and Jamnagar
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Correct Answer: A [Kheda and Anand]
Notes:
The Charotar region covers Kheda and Anand districts in Gujarat, known for rich agriculture and cooperative movements.
38. Which natural boundary separates Porbandar and Jamnagar districts in Gujarat?
[A] Gir Forest
[B] Chotila Hills
[C] Barda Hills
[D] Aravalli Range
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Correct Answer: C [Barda Hills]
Notes:
Barda Hills form the natural boundary connecting Porbandar and Jamnagar districts in Saurashtra, Gujarat.
39. In which city is the Kutch Museum, the oldest museum in Gujarat, located?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Surat
[C] Bhuj
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: C [Bhuj]
Notes:
Kutch Museum, established in 1877 in Bhuj, is Gujarat’s oldest museum, housing a rich collection of archaeological artifacts.
40. Who is the author of the novel Bandighar, which depicts personal experiences of prison life?
[A] Manubhai Pancholi
[B] Umashankar Joshi
[C] Jhaverchand Meghani
[D] Kalapi
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Correct Answer: A [Manubhai Pancholi]
Notes:
Manubhai Pancholi’s novel Bandighar portrays his personal prison life experiences.
