PRACTICE PAPER - 1 1 On Which Purnima night the festival is celebrated in the exotic desert of Kutch.? Sharad Purnima Ans: 2 Where is the first 3D theatre of Gujarat? Science City-Ahmedabad Ans: 3 Where is Kite Museum in Ahmedabad? Tagore Hall, Paldi Ans: 4 Which king made primary education compulsory in Gujarat? Sayajirao Gaekwad Ans: 5 What is the official state song of Gujarat? Jay Jay Garvi Gujarat Ans: 6 Which is the present capital of Gujarat? Gandhinagar Ans: 7 Where and when did first Gujarati school start? 1836, Surat Ans: 8 Where is Gujarat’s largest thermal power station? Dhuvaran Ans: 9 With how many states is Gujarat connected by road? Three Ans: 10 Which city is known for the Bandhani – tie dye art in entire Nation? Jamnagar Ans: 11 Which mountain range is spread across the Valsad district? Parnera Ans: 12 During which king's reign was the Modhera sun temple built? King Bhimdev the first Ans: 13 Which city of Gujarat has been given the status of World heritage site? Champaner Ans: 14 Which Gujrarati youth has swam 35 km broad English channel in 12 hours? Sufyan Sheikh Ans: 15 What is the death anniversary of Gandhiji? 30th January, 1948 Ans: 16 Where Gujarat is Situated in India? In western part of India Ans: 17 Where in Gujarat is the first of the twelve Jyotirling? Somnath Ans: 18 In which village of Gujarat the Afro-origin tribals are dwelling while preserving their traditional culture and customs? Sirvan Ans: 19 In which city is it believed lord Krishna set up his reign? Dwarika Ans: 20 In which year the Dutch establish their trading center in Gujarat? In 1606 Ans: 21 Which island is in the bay of Khambhat? Aliya Island Ans: 22 In which city of Gujarat did Sachin Tendulkar complete his 30,000 runs in International Cricket? Ans: Ahmedabad 23 In which city is the Sayajirao Museum in Gujarat? Baroda Ans: 24 Which is the Gujarat based organization that works for promotion of National language? Ans: Gujarat Prantiya Rashtrabhasha Samiti 25 At which lake in Siddhapur the rituals are performed after the death of mother? Bindu Sarovar Ans: 26 Which is Gujarat’s biggest Railway Station? Ahmedabad Ans: 27 Where is Gujarat’s biggest planetarium? Baroda Ans: 28 In which city of Gujarat is the Sabar Dairy located? Himmatnagar Ans: 29 Which animal’s special breed known as Jafrabadi is nurtured in Gujarat? Buffalo Ans: 30 What have the sites at Champaner been declared as by UNESCO? World Heritage site Ans: 31 Which children litterateur was known as 'Muchchali Ma'? Gijubhai Badheka Ans: 32 Which saint has built a temple on Kankariya lake? Saint Dadu Dayal Ans: 33 What is Vadnagar known for? Ancient artistic Toran and Hatkeshwar temple Ans: 34 On the banks of which river is the famous pilgrimage Utandiya Mahadev situated? Vatrak Ans: 35 Which city of Gujarat was known as Manchester of India? Ahmedabad Ans: 36 What is the name of the International Airport in Gujarat? Ans: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport 37 Name the penname of Sursinhji Takhtasinhji Gohil Kalapi Ans: 38 Where are famous Patola made? Patan Ans: 39 In which fair are milking animals sold and purchased in Gujarat? Vautha fair Ans: 40 What is the funeral place of Parsees called? Dakhamu Ans: 41 Which goddess’ temple is on the mountain of Pavagadh? Mahakali Ans: 42 Which state produces maximum salt in India? Gujarat Ans: 43 How many times in a second does Sunbirds flap its wings? 175 to 200 times Ans: 44 How many bird sanctuaries are there in Gujarat? Five Ans: 45 Which poet is known as the poet of Garbi? Poet Dayaram Ans: 46 Which part of Gujarat is known for high quality of cotton which gives long thread? Kanam Region Ans: 47 To which Indian national zone does the rail way of Gujarat belong? West Ans: 48 What is the meaning of the word ‘Saputara’? Abode of Snake Ans: 49 Which famous temple is situated on Chotila hill? Goddess Chamunda temple Ans: 50 Who has written the children poetry collection 'Jhabuk vijli jhabuk' and children plays 'Be bhai' and 'Taiko'? Makrand Dave Ans: PRACTICE PAPER - 2 No. Result 1 Which sanctuary in district Panchmahal is known for species of birds? Ratanmahal Ans: 2 Where is the normal water lake near Arabic Sea in Gujarat? Narayan Sarovar Ans: 3 Who has written biography of Mahadevbhai Desai ‘Agnikund ma ugelu Gulab’? Narayan Desai Ans: 4 What is the birth place of Narsinh Mehta? Talaja Ans: 5 In which bird’s nest does Bapaiyo keep its eggs for getting them hatched? Babblers Ans: 6 Name the known Gujarati science magazine and name its publisher. Safari-Nagendra Vijay Ans: 7 Which collection of poems is well known by poet Kalapi? Kalapi no kekarav Ans: 8 In which district is the Kadana dam situated? Panchmahal Ans: 9 When did Dandi March start? 12th March, 1930 Ans: 10 In which district is the Jain pilgrimage Palitana? Bhavnagar Ans: 11 Whose name is associated with Ranji Trophy? Jam Ranjitsinhji Ans: 12 Which is the official State bird of Gujarat? Flamingo Ans: 13 Where is the origin of the river Vishwamitri? Pavagadh mountain Ans: 14 Which Gujarati scholar was the first to join the British judiciary in 1844 ? Bholanath Sarabhai Ans: 15 What is the ranking of Gujarat in India as far as its population is concerned? 10th in India Ans: 16 In which city is the Ukai Dam situated? Surat Ans: 17 Which port did the Parsis come first when they came to India? Sanjan Port Ans: 18 Which hills are there between Danta and Palanpur? Jessore Ans: 19 Who was the initiator of Jyotisangh – an organization for women empowerment? Ans: Charumati Yoddha 20 For how many year Gandhiji stayed in Gandhi Ashram? 13 years Ans: 21 What is Jamnagar known for, besides Bandhani? Kajal Ans: 22 Who has written Jay Jay Garvi Gujarat? Narmad Ans: 23 Which is the head centre in the district Kachchh? Bhuj Ans: 24 What is the original name of 'Sundaram'? Tibhovandas Purushottamdas Luhar Ans: 25 What is Gandhiji's residence in Porbandar known as? Kirti Mandir Ans: 26 In which city is the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum located? Vadodara Ans: 27 Who is the top ranked player in Table Tennis in Gujarat? Pathik Mehta Ans: 28 Which is the largest river in Saurashtra? Bhadar Ans: 29 In which city did the Portugese rule in Gujarat? Diu Ans: 30 What is the ancient name of Adalaj? Gadh Patan Ans: 31 Which play inspired Mahatma Gandhi for becoming such a staunch follower of Truth? Ans: Satyavadi Raja Harishchandra 32 Where is the world’s largest refinery in Gujarat? Jamnagar Ans: 33 Which Maratha kings ruled in Baroda? Gaekwad Ans: 34 Who did Narsinh Mehta write the Hundi to? Shamalsha Sheth (Shri Krishna) Ans: 35 Which place in Gujarat is known for ‘Parsi’s Kashi’? Udwada Ans: 36 Which city in Gujarat was known as entrance to Makka? Surat Ans: 37 When was the the first Gujarati calendar published? Samvat 1871 Ans: 38 In which part of Gujarat Lok Melo is organized? Ahmedabad Ans: 39 Name the scripture written by Saint Dayanand Saraswati Satyarthprakash Ans: 40 Which place gets maximum rains in Gujarat? Daang Ans: 41 Which fair in Gujarat is the longest one that runs for 21 days? Shamlaji Fair Ans: 42 Where and when did the postal service start in Gujarat? Ahmedabad – 1838 Ans: 43 In which year did the Indus valley civilization penetrated in Gujarat? 2400 BC Ans: 44 What is the international stadium in Ahmedabad called? Motera stadium Ans: 45 How much is the area of Gujarat? 1,96,024 square km. Ans: 46 How many types of marine tortoise are found in Gujarat? Three Ans: 47 Who was the first Gujarati martyr in Quit India Movement? Umakant Kadiya Ans: 48 On which rivers in Gujarat are there two dams? Taapi and Mahi Ans: 49 Which place of Gujarat is called the Manchester of the East? Ahmedabad Ans: 50 Which bird takes food with its head upside down? Flemingo Ans: PRACTICE PAPER – 3 No. Result 1 Which ancient religious place is there near Bhuj? Koteshwar Temple Ans: 2 Which is the official state tree of Gujarat? Mango Tree Ans: 3 Which state did Kalapi was a king to? Lathi Ans: 4 What is the name of the dairy in Gujarat which is associated with the name of one district and a river ? Banas Dairy Ans: 5 Which lake in Kachchh has sweet water even though it is close to the sea? Narayan Sarovar Ans: 6 Which Mughal king believed Gujarat as the jewel of India? Aurengzeb Ans: 7 Which city in Kachchh is known for manufacturing knives? Anjar Ans: 8 Who was the first lady Minister of Gujarat? Indumatiben Sheth Ans: 9 How many types of poisonous snakes are there in Gujarat? Five Ans: 10 What is Dattatreya Balkrishna popularly known as? Kakasaheb Kalelkar Ans: 11 Where is the Hamirsar Lake in Gujarat? Bhuj Ans: 12 Which is the biggest palace in Gujarat? Lakshmi Vilas Palace-Vadodara Ans: 13 Which city of Gujarat is known as Green city? Gandhinagar Ans: 14 Who wrote the poem, 'Aandhali ma no kagal'? Indulal Gandhi Ans: 15 Which Mantra did Pujya Mota want people to chant? Hari Om Ans: 16 Which chief minister of Gujarat started the mid day meal scheme? Madhavsinh Solanki Ans: 17 Where is the holy lake – Narayan Sarovar in Gujarat? Kachchh Ans: 18 How much part has been covered by the Desert in Gujarat? 27,200 sq.