Gujarat GK Questions for GPSC Exams
1. Which among the following oilfields are located on the Gujarat coast?
- Ankleswar Oilfield
- Cambay-Luni region
- Ahmedabad-Kalol region
- Naharkatiya Oilfield
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
[B] 1, 2 & 3
Notes:
The oilfields located on the Gujarat coast are:
Ankleswar Oilfield
Cambay-Luni region
Ahmedabad-Kalol region
The Naharkatiya Oilfield is located in the upper Assam region, not in Gujarat.
2. Qutab-ud-din Aibak defeated which of the following kings to capture Gujarat?
[A] Bhima I
[B] Jayachand
[C] Bhima II
[D] Karna II
[C] Bhima II
Notes:
In 1195 CE, Qutab-ud-din Aibak captured Aligarh and Ranthambore. Then he set out to capture Gujarat. He attacked Bhima II, the Solanki king of Gujarat, and defeated him and thus conquered Gujarat.
3. Two noted generals, Ulugh Khan and Nusrat Khan were sent by Alauddin Khilji to capture which of the following regions?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
Notes:
Alauddin sent an army under two noted generals, Ulugh Khan and Nusrat Khan, who marched to capture Gujarat. Rai Karan, the ruler of Gujarat fled. They destroyed the temple of Somnath looting enormous booty from there.
4. Which of the following was appointed as a governor of Gujarat by Muhammad Shah II Tughluq?
[A] Husang Shah
[B] Zafar Khan
[C] Ahmad Shah
[D] None of the above
[B] Zafar Khan
Notes:
In 1297, Gujarat was conquered and annexed to the Delhi Sultanate. In 1391 Zafar Khan, a son of Rajput convert was appointed governor of Gujarat by Muhammad Shah II Tughluq.
5. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Delhi Sultanate?
- 1. Cavalry was the basis of the political and military system.
- 2. The major communities involved in trade during this period were Marwaris and Gujaratis.
- 3. A string of trading stations arose along the Indian Ocean that contributed towards enriching the Sultanate.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Notes:
During the Sultanate period, cavalry was the basis of the political and military system. The major communities involved in trade during this period were Marwaris and Gujaratis. A string of trading stations arose along the Indian Ocean that contributed towards enriching the Sultanate.
6. After the migration of Gesu Daraz to the Deccan which of the following places emerged as new centres of Chisti order?
- 1) Malwa
- 2) Gujarat
- 3) Bengal
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Notes:
The Chishti Sufis were referred to as the ulema-i-duniya in the Deccan. After the migration of Gesu Daraz to the Deccan the states that emerged as new centers of Chisti order were Malwa, Gujarat, Bengal and the Deccan.
7. During which year was Gujarat Green Revolution Company Limited launched?
[A] 2007
[B] 2005
[C] 2009
[D] 2010
[B] 2005
Notes:
The Gujarat Green Revolution Company Limited was launched in 2005. The main objective of the Company is to implement the Micro Irrigation Scheme to save water and energy. It also aims to increase agricultural production and productivity.
8. Which steel company acquired the Bhander power plant in Gujarat?
[A] Nippon steel
[B] JSW steel
[C] Tata steel
[D] None of the above
[A] Nippon steel
Notes:
In March 2020, Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS) acquired the Bhander Power plant in Hazira, Gujarat.
9. Which of the following statements are correct regarding tropical dry deciduous forests in India?
- 1. They are found throughout the southern part of the country.
- 2. They are also found in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
[B] Only 2
Notes:
Tropical dry deciduous forests in India are found throughout the northern part of the country except in the north-east region. They are also found in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
10. Which type of institutions have been allowed to start functioning in Gujarat’s GIFT City?
[A] Payment Banks
[B] NBFCs
[C] AIFIs
[D] Neo Banks
[B] NBFCs
Notes:
Non-bank finance companies (NBFCs) both local and global, are allowed to start operations in Gujarat’s GIFT City, by the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC).
They will be allowed to offer a complete range of financial services including loans, investment banking, and third-party product sales.