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 is the medieval devotional poet credited with composing the poem “Maru Manekdu Risanun Re, Shamphiya…”?
[A] Mirabai
[B] Surdas
[C] Premanand Kavi
[D] Akho Bhagat
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Correct Answer: C [Premanand Kavi]
Notes:
Kavi Premanand, a medieval devotional poet, composed the poem “Maru Manekdu Risanun Re, Shamphiya…”.
42. At which notable location in Gujarat is Sage Ashtavakra traditionally believed to have composed the Ashtavakra Gita?
[A] Prabhas Patan
[B] Somnath
[C] Dwarka
[D] Gir National Park
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Correct Answer: A [Prabhas Patan]
Notes:
Sage Ashtavakra composed the Ashtavakra Gita at Prabhas Patan, a significant site linked to his philosophy according to traditional accounts.
43. Which is the oldest polytechnic college in Gujarat?
[A] Government Polytechnic, Ahmedabad
[B] R. Technical Polytechnic, Vadodara
[C] Shree S.K. Polytechnic, Rajkot
[D] Surat Polytechnic College, Surat
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Correct Answer: A [Government Polytechnic, Ahmedabad]
Notes:
Government Polytechnic, Ahmedabad, established in 1957, is the oldest polytechnic college in Gujarat, offering 14 diploma programmes and affiliated with Gujarat Technological University (GTU).
44. Which type of sandstone, known for its durability and originating from the Jurassic period, is widely used as a building material in Gujarat?
[A] Dhrangadhra Sandstone
[B] Jaisalmer Sandstone
[C] Chhoti Sandstone
[D] Ambaji Sandstone
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Correct Answer: A [Dhrangadhra Sandstone]
Notes:
Dhrangadhra Sandstone, a durable Jurassic-era sedimentary rock, is extensively used as a building stone in Gujarat.
45. Who founded the children’s monthly magazine Ramkadu that supported Junagadh’s accession?
[A] Vijay Merchant
[B] Gulzarilal Nanda
[C] Shamaldas Gandhi
[D] Morvi Maharaja
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Correct Answer: C [Shamaldas Gandhi]
Notes:
Junagadh’s accession was aided by Ramkadu, a children’s monthly founded by journalist Shamaldas Gandhi to engage young readers.
46. In which year was Gandhinagar officially designated as the capital of Gujarat?
[A] 1969
[B] 1956
[C] 1975
[D] 1980
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Correct Answer: A [1969]
Notes:
Gandhinagar was officially named the capital of Gujarat in 1969.
47. In which ancient scholarly center of Gujarat is the Skanda Purana traditionally believed to have been composed or preserved?
[A] Somnath
[B] Dwarka
[C] Vadnagar
[D] Junagadh
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Correct Answer: C [Vadnagar]
Notes:
Skanda Purana is traditionally believed to have been composed or preserved in Vadnagar, an ancient scholarly center in Gujarat.
48. Anwar Qazi, renowned for his devotional bhajans blending Sufi mysticism with Hindu traditions, was a Sufi poet from which place in Gujarat?
[A] Visnagar
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Surat
[D] Bhavnagar
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Correct Answer: A [Visnagar]
Notes:
Anwar Qazi, a Sufi poet from Visnagar, is known for composing devotional bhajans dedicated to Radha-Krishna, blending Sufi mysticism with Hindu devotional traditions.
49. From which region of Gujarat do the GI-protected Gharchola Sarees traditionally originate?
[A] Khambhat and Jamnagar
[B] Surat and Vadodara
[C] Ahmedabad and Rajkot
[D] Kutch and Bharuch
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Correct Answer: A [Khambhat and Jamnagar]
Notes:
Gharchola sarees originate from Khambhat and Jamnagar regions of Gujarat, known for their traditional Bandhani tie-dye craft. The sarees received GI tag in 2023–24, highlighting their cultural and regional significance.
50. Ajrakh, a GI-protected traditional block-printed fabric, originated in which region of Gujarat?
[A] Kutch
[B] Saurashtra
[C] North Gujarat
[D] Central Gujarat
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Correct Answer: A [Kutch]
Notes:
Ajrakh block printing originated in Kutch, Gujarat, where the Khatri community specialized in this craft after migrating from Sindh. The village Ajrakhpur in Kutch remains a center for Ajrakh printing.
