Gujarat lies on the western coast of India along the Arabian Sea and was formed on 1 May 1960. Gandhinagar is the planned capital near Ahmedabad, and the state has strong mercantile, industrial, and Jain heritage traditions.
Gujarat GK Questions with Answers PDF
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| Capital | Gandhinagar |
|---|---|
| Formation / statehood | 1 May 1960 (from Bombay State reorganisation) |
| Official language(s) | Gujarati |
| Public Service Commission | GPSC |
| Flagship exam | GPSC Class 1 / Class 2 / Class 3 |
Focus your revision on: Formation on 1 May 1960 · Sabarmati and coastal geography · Salt March and freedom movement sites · Petroleum and industrial corridors · GPSC recruitment exams.
Gujarat GK questions and answers
- What is the capital of Gujarat?
Answer: Gandhinagar - On which date was Gujarat formed as a separate state?
Answer: 1 May 1960 - Gujarat was formed from the bifurcation of which former state?
Answer: Bombay State - Which language is the official language of Gujarat?
Answer: Gujarati - Which city is the largest commercial centre of Gujarat near the capital?
Answer: Ahmedabad - Which major port region in Kutch handles large cargo traffic on the Arabian Sea?
Answer: Mundra / Kandla port region - Which Public Service Commission conducts Gujarat civil services exams?
Answer: Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) - At which place did Mahatma Gandhi establish his ashram on the Sabarmati river?
Answer: Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad - Which Jain pilgrimage peak in Gujarat is among the most sacred Tirth sites?
Answer: Shatrunjaya (Palitana) - Which gulfs form part of Gujarat's western coastline?
Answer: Gulf of Kutch and Gulf of Khambhat
How to prepare for GPSC
Use this PDF as a first-pass revision sheet, then expand each focus topic with the latest official state board sources, government portals, budget documents and the syllabus published for GPSC Class 1 / Class 2 / Class 3. Static geography and history build the base; current affairs must be updated for the examination year.
Test the questions without looking at the answers, revise wrong facts after one day, and repeat after one week. For reasoning and numeracy, use our free CSAT practice. You can also browse the complete State PSC exam list.
Sources and scope: stable facts compiled from standard government and educational references, including Know India, state government and State PSC portals. Verify changing administrative facts and the latest exam scheme from the concerned official website.
FAQ / नेहमीचे प्रश्न
Where can I download the Gujarat GK PDF?
Use the Download Now button on this page. The free PDF contains the same 10 stable-fact questions and answers shown below for offline revision.
Is this PDF useful for GPSC?
Yes, as a quick static-GK revision sheet for GPSC Class 1 / Class 2 / Class 3. It is not a full syllabus or current-affairs replacement, so verify changing facts from official notifications.
What topics should I revise for Gujarat GK?
Formation on 1 May 1960; Sabarmati and coastal geography; Salt March and freedom movement sites; Petroleum and industrial corridors; GPSC recruitment exams.