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. Which ruler from Gujarat attended all three British Delhi Durbars?
[A] Maharaja Khengarji III of Kutch
[B] Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III of Baroda
[C] Maharaja Bhavsinhji II of Bhavnagar
[D] Maharaja Pratapsinhji of Porbandar
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Correct Answer: A [Maharaja Khengarji III of Kutch]
Notes:
Maharaja Khengarji III of Kutch was the only ruler from Gujarat who attended all three British Delhi Durbars. These Durbars were held in 1877, 1903, and 1911.
32. Who was the first Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court?
[A] Justice R. C. Lahoti
[B] Justice P. B. Majmudar
[C] Justice K. G. Balakrishnan
[D] Justice Sunderlal Trikamlal Desai
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Correct Answer: D [Justice Sunderlal Trikamlal Desai]
Notes:
Justice Sunderlal Trikamlal Desai was the first Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court.
33. Which religious tradition became prominent in Gujarat during the Gupta period?
[A] Buddhism
[B] Jainism
[C] Vaishnavism
[D] Shaivism
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Correct Answer: C [Vaishnavism]
Notes:
Vaishnavism spread in Gujarat during the Gupta period, as evidenced by temple remains and inscriptions dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
34. Which lake near Ahmedabad is famous for having around 360 small islands that serve as nesting sites for migratory birds?
[A] Thol Lake
[B] Kankaria Lake
[C] Vastrapur Lake
[D] Nalsarovar Lake
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Correct Answer: D [Nalsarovar Lake]
Notes:
Nalsarovar near Ahmedabad has around 360 small islands, serving as nesting sites for migratory birds.
35. From which saint of the Swaminarayan sect did Dalpatram receive his religious initiation?
[A] Bhumanand Swami
[B] Gopalanand Swami
[C] Nilkanth Varni
[D] Swaminarayan
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Correct Answer: A [Bhumanand Swami]
Notes:
Dalpatram received religious initiation from Bhumanand Swami, a revered saint of the Swaminarayan sect.
36. Which era in Gujarati literature, spanning 1920 to 1947, is named after Mahatma Gandhi’s influence?
[A] Gandhiyug
[B] Revolutionary Yug
[C] Modern Yug
[D] Post-Independence Yug
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Correct Answer: A [Gandhiyug]
Notes:
The 1920–1947 era in Gujarati literature is called Gandhiyug, marked by Mahatma Gandhi’s influence and the freedom struggle.
37. Which community’s courageous individuals are featured in Swami Anand’s memoir collection Kurak Kathāo?
[A] Bāṭhīyā community
[B] Patidar community
[C] Rabari community
[D] Koli community
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Correct Answer: A [Bāṭhīyā community]
Notes:
Swami Anand included stories of courageous Bāṭhīyā community individuals in his memoir collection Kurak Kathāo.
38. Who is the author of the play Aggaadi, which portrays experiences of railway life?
[A] C.C. Mehta
[B] Vijay Tendulkar
[C] Girish Karnad
[D] Mahesh Elkunchwar
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Correct Answer: A [C.C. Mehta]
Notes:
C.C. Mehta’s play Aggaadi (1907) depicts railway life experiences.
39. Where was the poet Dayaram born?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Vadodara
[C] Surat
[D] Chanod (formerly Chandipur)
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Correct Answer: D [Chanod (formerly Chandipur)]
Notes:
Chanod, the birthplace of Dayaram, was earlier known as Chandipur.
40. In which Indian state is Navlakhi Port located?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Gujarat
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
Jhaverchand Meghani earned the title Rashtriya Shaayar for his poetry collection Yugvandana, known for its patriotic themes. Navlakhi port is located in Gujarat.
