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. What does the acronym G.I.E.T. represent in the context of Gujarat’s educational institutions?
[A] Gujarat Institute of Engineering and Technology
[B] Gujarat Institute of Environmental Technology
[C] Gujarat Institute of Educational Training
[D] Gujarat Institute of Educational Technology
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Correct Answer: D [Gujarat Institute of Educational Technology]
Notes:
G.I.E.T. stands for Gujarat Institute of Educational Technology, a state-level body promoting educational technologies and audiovisual learning in Gujarat schools.
42. In which city is the Kutch Museum, the oldest museum in Gujarat, located?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Surat
[C] Bhuj
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: C [Bhuj]
Notes:
Kutch Museum, established in 1877 in Bhuj, is Gujarat’s oldest museum, housing a rich collection of archaeological artifacts.
43. Who is credited as the author of the 1912 book Raste Bhatakto Shayar?
[A] Dalpatram
[B] Manilal Dwivedi
[C] Sheikh Adam Abuvala
[D] Govardhanram Tripathi
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Correct Answer: C [Sheikh Adam Abuvala]
Notes:
Dalpatram’s play ‘Lakshmi’ is a notable work in Gujarati literature. The authorship of the 1912 book Raste Bhatakto Shayar is attributed to Sheikh Adam Abuvala but remains unverified.
44. Which Indian state is actively implementing educational reforms to enhance literacy rates and improve school infrastructure?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: A [Gujarat]
Notes:
Gujarat emphasizes educational reforms, focusing on improving literacy, school infrastructure, and teacher training to enhance overall educational quality and accessibility in the state.
45. Which was the first Gujarati film released in 1932?
[A] Gunsundari
[B] Narsinh Mehta
[C] Bhakta Vidur
[D] Ranakdevi
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Correct Answer: B [Narsinh Mehta]
Notes:
The first Gujarati film was Narsinh Mehta, released in 1932. It marked the beginning of Gujarati cinema, focusing on cultural and religious themes significant to Gujarat’s heritage.
46. Who is the author of the famous Gujarati play Jalim Tulia?
[A] Kavi Kant
[B] Umashankar Joshi
[C] Dalpatram
[D] Manilal Dwivedi
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Correct Answer: A [Kavi Kant]
Notes:
Kavi Kant’s play Jalim Tulia is a popular Gujarati drama frequently performed on stage, highlighting its cultural significance in Gujarat’s literary and theatrical heritage.
47. Who is the author of the poetry collection Snehamudra?
[A] Mahadev Desai
[B] Balwantray Thakore
[C] Govardhanram Tripathi
[D] Umashankar Joshi
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Correct Answer: C [Govardhanram Tripathi]
Notes:
Govardhanram Tripathi’s only poetry collection is Snehamudra.
48. With which city in Gujarat is the renowned Urdu poet Wali Muhammad Wali primarily associated?
[A] Surat
[B] Vadodara
[C] Rajkot
[D] Ahmedabad
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Correct Answer: D [Ahmedabad]
Notes:
Wali Muhammad Wali, also known as Wali Gujarati, was a renowned Urdu poet from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, during the late Mughal era.
49. Who led the 1923 Nagpur Flag Satyagraha, a key event in Gujarat’s freedom struggle?
[A] Jivatram Kripalani
[B] Moraji Desai
[C] Bhagwantrao Mandloi
[D] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Correct Answer: D [Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel]
Notes:
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel led the 1923 Nagpur Flag Satyagraha, a non-violent movement for the right to hoist the national flag, significant in Gujarat’s freedom struggle history.
50. Who among the following Gujarati writers authored the book “War Without Violence” in 1939?
[A] Jhaverchand Meghani
[B] Umashankar Joshi
[C] Krishnalal Shridharani
[D] Sundaram
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Correct Answer: C [Krishnalal Shridharani]
Notes:
Krishnalal Shridharani wrote “War Without Violence” in 1939; his work influenced global civil rights movements and he was awarded the Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak.
