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. During whose reign was the Bhadra Fort in Ahmedabad constructed?
[A] Sultan Ahmed Shah I
[B] Mahmud Begada
[C] Jahangir
[D] Akbar
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Correct Answer: A [Sultan Ahmed Shah I]
Notes:
Bhadra Fort in Ahmedabad, built during Sultan Ahmed Shah I’s reign in the 15th century, is a prime architectural example and took approximately 7 years to construct.
32. Which 15th-century Gujarati poet is renowned for his contributions to the Akhyan poetic form?
[A] Premanand Bhatt
[B] Narsinh Mehta
[C] Bhalan
[D] Akho
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Correct Answer: C [Bhalan]
Notes:
Bhalan, a 15th-century medieval Gujarati poet, significantly contributed to the Akhyan poetic form, notably through his work Nalakhyan.
33. Which bird species is commonly found across the wetlands and open fields of Gujarat?
[A] Indian Peafowl
[B] Black-necked Stork
[C] Red-wattled Lapwing
[D] Painted Stork
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Correct Answer: C [Red-wattled Lapwing]
Notes:
Only one species of Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus) is found in Gujarat, widespread across the state’s wetlands and open fields.
34. In which district of Gujarat is the Wanakbori Thermal Power Station situated?
[A] Surat
[B] Vadodara
[C] Kheda
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: C [Kheda]
Notes:
Wanakbori Thermal Power Station, located in Kheda district, Gujarat, has a total generation capacity of 1470 MW.
35. What was the ancient name of Vadodara?
[A] Vatapadra
[B] Champaner
[C] Gandhinagar
[D] Surat
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Correct Answer: A [Vatapadra]
Notes:
Vadodara’s ancient name is Vatapadra, derived from its origin among banyan (vata) trees.
36. Which atomic power station in Gujarat is a major contributor to nuclear electricity generation?
[A] Rawatbhata Atomic Power Station
[B] Tarapur Atomic Power Station
[C] Kakrapar Atomic Power Station
[D] Kaiga Atomic Power Station
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Correct Answer: C [Kakrapar Atomic Power Station]
Notes:
Gujarat ranks second in India for nuclear electricity generation, hosting major plants like Kakrapar Atomic Power Station. Tipanni Nritya is a renowned traditional dance form of Gujarat.
37. Who advocated the recognition of devotion (Bhakti) as an independent aesthetic in Gujarati literature?
[A] Govardhanram Tripathi
[B] Umashankar Joshi
[C] Kalapi
[D] Balashankar Kanthariya
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Correct Answer: D [Balashankar Kanthariya]
Notes:
Balashankar Kanthariya advocated recognition of devotion (Bhakti) as an independent aesthetic in Gujarati literature.
38. Which geological supergroup contains the oldest rocks found in Western Gujarat?
[A] Vindhyan Supergroup
[B] Bhima Group
[C] Deccan Traps
[D] Aravalli Supergroup
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Correct Answer: D [Aravalli Supergroup]
Notes:
The oldest rocks in Western Gujarat belong to the Aravalli Supergroup, dating back to the Precambrian era, significant for geological studies and mineral resources in the region.
39. 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.
40. Which branch of the Samaveda is predominantly preserved and recited in Gujarat?
[A] Jaiminiya
[B] Kauthumiya
[C] Ranayaniya
[D] Talavakara
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Correct Answer: B [Kauthumiya]
Notes:
The Kauthumiya branch of the Samaveda is the main preserved and recited shakha in Gujarat.
