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.
41. Who authored Naval Granthavali, recognized as the first critical work in Gujarati literature?
[A] Govardhanram Tripathi
[B] Manilal Dwivedi
[C] Rasiklal Parikh
[D] Navalram
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Correct Answer: D [Navalram]
Notes:
Naval Granthavali by Navalram is the first critical work and literary criticism collection in Gujarati literature.
42. Which Gujarati play features the song ‘Saibo maro gulab no jhod, veli hato loving ni’?
[A] Bhavai
[B] Hansakumari
[C] Kumkum
[D] Manvini Bhavai
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Correct Answer: B [Hansakumari]
Notes:
The Gujarati play Hansakumari features the song ‘Saibo maro gulab no jhod, veli hato loving ni’, known for its lyrical content.
43. Which wildlife sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh was the site of a failed attempt to reintroduce Asiatic lions from Gir in 1957?
[A] Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary
[B] Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary
[C] Dudhwa National Park
[D] Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: A [Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary]
Notes:
In 1957, Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh saw unsuccessful relocation of Gir lions; initial success failed as relocated lions eventually died or disappeared.
44. In Gujarat’s Shamfaji region, what affectionate name do tribals use to refer to Lord Krishna?
[A] Jagannath Dev
[B] Vithal Dev
[C] Nilkanth Dev
[D] Kafiya Dev
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Correct Answer: D [Kafiya Dev]
Notes:
In Gujarat’s Shamfaji region, tribals affectionately call Lord Krishna Kafiya Dev as part of their traditional beliefs.
45. Which is the oldest textile mill of Saurashtra located in Bhavnagar, Saurashtra?
[A] Bhavnagar Cotton Mill
[B] Gujarat Textile Mill
[C] Jahangir Vakil Mill
[D] Rajkot Spinning Mill
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Correct Answer: C [Jahangir Vakil Mill]
Notes:
New Jahangir Vakil Mill in Bhavnagar is the oldest textile mill in Saurashtra, significant for its historic role in regional industrial development.
46. Who is credited with introducing English-style lyrical poetry in Gujarati literature?
[A] Dalpatram
[B] Manilal Dwivedi
[C] Govardhanram Tripathi
[D] Narsinhrao Divetia
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Correct Answer: D [Narsinhrao Divetia]
Notes:
Narsinhrao Divetia first introduced English-style lyrical poetry (Urmi Kavya) in Gujarati literature, pioneering the blend of Western lyrical styles with Gujarati poetry.
47. Who was bestowed the title Sangeet Rasraj by Pandit Omkarnath Thakur in 1936 for outstanding musical excellence?
[A] Pandit Shivkumar Shukla
[B] Ustad Bismillah Khan
[C] Pandit Bhimsen Joshi
[D] Ustad Vilayat Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Pandit Shivkumar Shukla]
Notes:
Pandit Omkarnath Thakur honored Pandit Shivkumar Shukla with the title “Sangeet Rasraj” in 1936 for his exceptional musical expertise.
48. Who was the founder of the Indian Society for the Study of Population and served as the editor of Demography India from 1972 to 1987?
[A] Professor Ashish Bose
[B] Professor K.C. Zachariah
[C] Professor A.N. Agarwala
[D] Professor P.B. Desai
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Correct Answer: D [Professor P.B. Desai]
Notes:
Professor P.B. Desai (1924–1994) founded the Indian Society for the Study of Population and edited Demography India (1972-87); he also directed IEG and contributed to national and international demography initiatives.
49. The Dholidhaja Dam in Gujarat is constructed on which river?
[A] Bhogavo River
[B] Mahi River
[C] Sabarmati River
[D] Narmada River
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Correct Answer: A [Bhogavo River]
Notes:
Dholidhaja Dam is built on the Bhogavo River, a major tributary of Sabarmati, flowing through Surendranagar in Gujarat.
50. Which type of product is the GI-protected Kutch Rogan Craft from Gujarat?
[A] Earthenware
[B] Toys
[C] Paintings
[D] Garments
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Correct Answer: C [Paintings]
Notes:
Kutch Rogan Craft is a painting art form from Kutch, Gujarat, using castor oil-based colors, practiced mainly by the Khatri family of Nirona village, and protected under the GI tag.
