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 actor is renowned for starring in the highest number of Gujarati historical films?
[A] Paresh Rawal
[B] Upendra Trivedi
[C] Manoj Joshi
[D] Arvind Trivedi
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Correct Answer: B [Upendra Trivedi]
Notes:
Upendra Trivedi is the actor who performed in the highest number of Gujarati historical films, known for his commanding presence and strong roles in Gujarati cinema.
32. Which 2004 Gujarati film portrays a tribal love story and rural life?
[A] Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya
[B] Dhufki Tari Maya Lagi
[C] Maiyar Ma Mandu Nathi Lagtu
[D] Gujjubhai The Great
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Correct Answer: B [Dhufki Tari Maya Lagi]
Notes:
Dhufki Tari Maya Lagi is a 2004 Gujarati film depicting a tribal love story, focusing on romantic narratives involving tribal characters and rural life.
33. In which city was Gujarat’s first Ayurveda college established in 1923?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Surat
[C] Patan
[D] Vadodara
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Correct Answer: C [Patan]
Notes:
Gujarat’s first Ayurveda college was established in Patan in 1923, marking a key development in traditional medicine education.
34. Who was the founder of Vallabh Vidyanagar and Charotar Vidya Mandal?
[A] Bhailalbhai Patel (Bhaikaka)
[B] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[C] Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
[D] Morari Bapu
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Correct Answer: A [Bhailalbhai Patel (Bhaikaka)]
Notes:
Vallabh Vidyanagar and Charotar Vidya Mandal were founded by Bhailalbhai Patel, also known as Bhaikaka.
35. Who was the founder of the Nawanagar princely state in the 16th century?
[A] Jam Rawal
[B] Jam Raval
[C] Rao Jodha
[D] Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad
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Correct Answer: B [Jam Raval]
Notes:
Nawanagar princely state was founded by Jam Raval, a Jadeja Rajput ruler, in the 16th century.
36. What is the dominant literary sentiment expressed in the Kanhadade Prabandha?
[A] Shanta Rasa (Peaceful sentiment)
[B] Karuna Rasa (Compassionate sentiment)
[C] Hasya Rasa (Humorous sentiment)
[D] Veer Rasa (Heroic sentiment)
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Correct Answer: D [Veer Rasa (Heroic sentiment)]
Notes:
Kanhadade Prabandha’s dominant literary sentiment is Veer Rasa, emphasizing heroism, valor, and resistance against invasions.
37. Who co-authored the Gujarati humorous novel Ame Bada along with Jyotindra Dave?
[A] Dhansukhlal Mehta
[B] Umashankar Joshi
[C] Jhaverchand Meghani
[D] Manubhai Pancholi
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Correct Answer: A [Dhansukhlal Mehta]
Notes:
Ame Bada is a popular humorous novel co-authored by Gujarati writers Jyotindra Dave and Dhansukhlal Mehta.
38. Which novel by Ramanlal Vasantlal Desai inspired rural development and social reform in Gujarat?
[A] Manvini Bhavai
[B] Gramalakshmi
[C] Saraswatichandra
[D] Bhavni Bhavai
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Correct Answer: B [Gramalakshmi]
Notes:
Ramanlal Vasantlal Desai’s novel Gramalakshmi inspired educated youths to engage in rural development and social reform in Gujarat.
39. What is the name of the proposed ideal-state plan in Gujarat that advocates a welfare village model?
[A] Kalyāngrām
[B] Sabarmati Ashram
[C] Navnirman
[D] Vikramshila
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Correct Answer: A [Kalyāngrām]
Notes:
Kalyāngrām is proposed as an ideal-state plan advocating a welfare village model for an ideal society.
40. Venganpur, the medieval hometown of poet Shāmpha, corresponds to which present-day area in Ahmedabad?
[A] Gomtipur
[B] Maninagar
[C] Paldi
[D] Navrangpura
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Correct Answer: A [Gomtipur]
Notes:
Venganpur, the medieval hometown of poet Shāmpha, corresponds to present-day Gomtipur in Ahmedabad.
