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. In which city of Gujarat is the research center for Kathiyawādī Jātawān horses located?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Surat
[C] Junagadh
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: C [Junagadh]
Notes:
The research center for Kathiyawādī Jātawān horses is located in Junagadh, Gujarat.
32. Who are the two individuals recognized for pioneering the treatment of kala-azar patients in Gujarat?
[A] Ayrani Amarbai and Devidasji
[B] Dr. Hansa Mehta and Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
[C] Dr. Dhirubhai Ambani and Dr. Morarji Desai
[D] Dr. Kiran Mazumdar and Dr. Verghese Kurien
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Correct Answer: A [Ayrani Amarbai and Devidasji]
Notes:
Ayrani Amarbai and Devidasji are known for dedicating their lives to treating kala-azar (raktapittiya) in Gujarat, pioneering care for patients affected by this disease.
33. In which city of Gujarat was the famous Gujarati writer Manilal Nabhubhai Dwivedi born?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Nadiad
[C] Surat
[D] Vadodara
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Correct Answer: B [Nadiad]
Notes:
Manilal Nabhubhai Dwivedi, a renowned Gujarati writer, was born in Nadiad, Gujarat.
34. Which community in Gujarat is traditionally known for performing the Huda dance?
[A] Rabari
[B] Patel
[C] Bharwad
[D] Koli
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Correct Answer: C [Bharwad]
Notes:
Huda is a traditional dance of the Bharwad community in Gujarat, performed by men and women in facing formations to the beat of drums.
35. Who directed the first Gujarati talkie film Narsinh Mehta released in 1932?
[A] Chandulal Shah
[B] Nanubhai Vakil
[C] Manhar Raskapur
[D] Vijay Bhatt
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Correct Answer: B [Nanubhai Vakil]
Notes:
The first Gujarati talkie film, Narsinh Mehta, directed by Nanubhai Vakil, was released on 9 April 1932, marking a significant milestone in Gujarati cinema.
36. Which Gujarati film released in 1998 is recognized as the most commercially successful and a milestone in Gujarati cinema?
[A] Manvini Bhavai
[B] Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya
[C] Kevi Rite Jaish
[D] Chaal Jeevi Laiye!
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Correct Answer: B [Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya]
Notes:
Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya (1998) is the most commercially successful Gujarati film, marking a milestone in Gujarati cinema with record-breaking box office success.
37. What is the approximate length of the coastline of Gujarat?
[A] 1,600 kilometers
[B] 1,200 kilometers
[C] 900 kilometers
[D] 2,000 kilometers
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Correct Answer: A [1,600 kilometers]
Notes:
Gujarat’s coastline spans over 1,600 kilometers, covering about one-third of India’s total coastline.
38. What was the capital of Maratha rule in Gujarat under the Gaekwad dynasty?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Vadodara
[C] Surat
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: B [Vadodara]
Notes:
The Marathas established permanent rule in Gujarat with Vadodara as their capital, under the Gaekwad dynasty.
39. Which village in Kutch, Gujarat, is renowned for the traditional Rogan painting embroidery?
[A] Nirona
[B] Bhuj
[C] Mandvi
[D] Rapar
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Correct Answer: A [Nirona]
Notes:
Nirona village in Kutch, Gujarat, is globally renowned for the rare and ancient textile art form called Rogan painting embroidery.
40. Who is the author of the social drama Kakani Shashi, which addresses social change in Gujarat?
[A] K. M. Munshi
[B] Umashankar Joshi
[C] Jhaverchand Meghani
[D] Dalpatram
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Correct Answer: A [K. M. Munshi]
Notes:
K. M. Munshi’s social drama Kakani Shashi explores ritual practices and moral reform themes, highlighting social change in Gujarat.
