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. At which temple in Gujarat did Narsinh Mehta witness the Raasdarshan?
[A] Gopnath Mahadev Temple near Junagadh
[B] Somnath Temple near Veraval
[C] Dwarkadhish Temple in Dwarka
[D] Akshardham Temple in Gandhinagar
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Correct Answer: A [Gopnath Mahadev Temple near Junagadh]
Notes:
Narsinh Mehta had Raasdarshan at Gopnath Mahadev Temple near Junagadh, Gujarat.
32. Which community in Gujarat is known for particularly celebrating Shravan Purnima?
[A] Patidar Community
[B] Fishing Community
[C] Rabari Community
[D] Vania Community
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Correct Answer: B [Fishing Community]
Notes:
Shravan Purnima holds special importance for Gujarat’s coastal fishing communities, celebrated on the full moon of the monsoon month.
33. Which port in the Kutch district of Gujarat is also known as Deendayal Port?
[A] Mundra Port
[B] Mandvi Port
[C] Jakhau Port
[D] Kandla Port
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Correct Answer: D [Kandla Port]
Notes:
Kutch district has four major ports: Mundra, Kandla (Deendayal), Mandvi, and Jakhau, serving as key maritime hubs in Gujarat.
34. What is the significance of the highest-grossing Gujarati movie of its time in regional cinema?
[A] It marked a milestone by showcasing the growing popularity and commercial success of Gujarati films.
[B] It was the first Gujarati film to win a national award.
[C] It introduced a new genre unique to Gujarati cinema.
[D] It was the first Gujarati film to be dubbed in multiple languages.
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Correct Answer: A [It marked a milestone by showcasing the growing popularity and commercial success of Gujarati films.]
Notes:
The highest-grossing Gujarati movie of its time marked a significant milestone in regional cinema, showcasing the growing popularity and commercial success of Gujarati films.
35. In which town was Gujarat’s Lucky Film Studio, established in 1975, located?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Halol
[C] Surat
[D] Vadodara
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Correct Answer: B [Halol]
Notes:
Lucky Film Studio, one of Gujarat’s oldest film studios, was established in Halol in 1975.
36. What does the acronym GEER stand for in the context of Gujarat?
[A] Gujarat Environmental and Energy Research
[B] Gujarat Ecological Education and Research Foundation
[C] Gujarat Engineering and Environmental Resources
[D] Gujarat Economic and Environmental Reform
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat Ecological Education and Research Foundation]
Notes:
Gujarat Ecological Education and Research Foundation (GEER) is an organization focused on ecological education and research in Gujarat.
37. Which type of volcanic rock primarily forms the Saurashtra highland region in Gujarat?
[A] Basalt
[B] Granite
[C] Rhyolite
[D] Andesite
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Correct Answer: A [Basalt]
Notes:
Saurashtra highland region is composed of basaltic volcanic rocks from Deccan Traps, formed by ancient lava flows.
38. Which Mughal Emperor commissioned the construction of the Moti Shahi Mahal in Ahmedabad, Gujarat?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: D [Shah Jahan]
Notes:
Moti Shahi Mahal, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, is located within the Delhi Gate precinct in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
39. Where was the first organized mint of Gujarat established?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Vadodara
[C] Surat
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: A [Ahmedabad]
Notes:
The first organized mint of Gujarat was established in Ahmedabad, specifically in the Tankshal ni Pol area of Kalupur. The royal mint in Kalupur was founded during the Gujarat Sultanate period, long before the Mughal annexation in 1573. It operated actively under the Sultans, minting coins in gold, silver, and copper—most notably the silver Mahmudi. Later, under Akbar’s monetary reforms, Ahmedabad’s mint became one of the largest silver mints in the Mughal Empire.
40. In which jail were Indulal Yagnik and Mahatma Gandhi imprisoned during the Non-Cooperation Movement?
[A] Yerwada Jail, Pune
[B] Sabarmati Jail, Ahmedabad
[C] Arthur Road Jail, Mumbai
[D] Alipore Jail, Kolkata
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Correct Answer: A [Yerwada Jail, Pune]
Notes:
Indulal Yagnik and Mahatma Gandhi were imprisoned together in Yerwada Jail, Pune during the Non-Cooperation Movement.
