Gujarat, located in western India, is known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and economic significance. This state holds a special place in India’s heritage and development. To help you learn more about Gujarat, here is a list of 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering various aspects of the state, including its geography, history, culture, and economy.
General Knowledge about Gujarat
1. What is the capital of Gujarat?
A) Ahmedabad
B) Gandhinagar
C) Surat
D) Rajkot
Answer: B) Gandhinagar
2. Which river is known as the lifeline of Gujarat?
A) Sabarmati
B) Narmada
C) Tapi
D) Mahi
Answer: B) Narmada
3. When was Gujarat established as a separate state?
A) 1956
B) 1960
C) 1971
D) 1980
Answer: B) 1960
4. Which is the largest city in Gujarat by population?
A) Surat
B) Ahmedabad
C) Vadodara
D) Rajkot
Answer: B) Ahmedabad
5. What is Gujarat’s state animal?
A) Asiatic Lion
B) Tiger
C) Leopard
D) Indian Elephant
Answer: A) Asiatic Lion
6. Gir National Park is famous for which animal?
A) Bengal Tiger
B) Asiatic Lion
C) Indian Rhino
D) Snow Leopard
Answer: B) Asiatic Lion
7. Which sea borders Gujarat?
A) Arabian Sea
B) Bay of Bengal
C) Andaman Sea
D) Red Sea
Answer: A) Arabian Sea
8. Gujarat is known as the “Land of ______.”
A) Festivals
B) Cotton
C) Lakes
D) Lions
Answer: D) Lions
9. Which city is known as the “Diamond City of India”?
A) Surat
B) Rajkot
C) Vadodara
D) Jamnagar
Answer: A) Surat
10. Who is known as the “Father of the White Revolution” in India and had strong connections to Gujarat?
A) M.S. Swaminathan
B) Verghese Kurien
C) Vikram Sarabhai
D) Homi Bhabha
Answer: B) Verghese Kurien
History and Culture of Gujarat
11. The Dandi March was initiated by Mahatma Gandhi in which year?
A) 1919
B) 1925
C) 1930
D) 1942
Answer: C) 1930
12. The Sun Temple is located in which place in Gujarat?
A) Patan
B) Modhera
C) Somnath
D) Dwarka
Answer: B) Modhera
13. What is Gujarat’s traditional folk dance?
A) Bhangra
B) Garba
C) Kathakali
D) Lavani
Answer: B) Garba
14. Which famous freedom fighter was born in Porbandar, Gujarat?
A) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
B) Mahatma Gandhi
C) Subhas Chandra Bose
D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: B) Mahatma Gandhi
15. The Gir Forest in Gujarat was declared a wildlife sanctuary in which year?
A) 1913
B) 1947
C) 1965
D) 1975
Answer: A) 1913
16. Which temple is known as one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in Gujarat?
A) Dwarkadhish Temple
B) Somnath Temple
C) Akshardham Temple
D) Sun Temple
Answer: B) Somnath Temple
17. The Rann of Kutch is famous for which annual festival?
A) Navratri
B) Rann Utsav
C) Kite Festival
D) Holi
Answer: B) Rann Utsav
18. The Indus Valley Civilization site of Lothal is famous for what?
A) Dockyard
B) Citadel
C) Great Bath
D) Granary
Answer: A) Dockyard
19. What is the official language of Gujarat?
A) Hindi
B) Marathi
C) Gujarati
D) English
Answer: C) Gujarati
20. Which Gujarati poet is known as the “Father of Modern Gujarati Literature”?
A) Narsinh Mehta
B) Premanand Bhatt
C) Govardhanram Tripathi
D) Kavi Narmad
Answer: D) Kavi Narmad
Geography and Natural Resources
21. Which is the longest river in Gujarat?
A) Sabarmati
B) Narmada
C) Tapi
D) Mahi
Answer: B) Narmada
22. Which dam is built on the Narmada River?
A) Sardar Sarovar Dam
B) Bhakra Dam
C) Hirakud Dam
D) Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
Answer: A) Sardar Sarovar Dam
23. What is the major crop produced in Gujarat?
A) Wheat
B) Rice
C) Cotton
D) Sugarcane
Answer: C) Cotton
24. The Blackbuck National Park is located in which district?
A) Jamnagar
B) Bhavnagar
C) Junagadh
D) Surat
Answer: B) Bhavnagar
25. The Dwarkadhish Temple is dedicated to which deity?
A) Shiva
B) Vishnu
C) Krishna
D) Ganesh
Answer: C) Krishna
Economy and Development
26. Gujarat contributes the most to which sector in India?
A) Textiles
B) Diamond Cutting
C) Pharmaceuticals
D) Oil and Gas
Answer: B) Diamond Cutting
27. Which Gujarat city is known for its oil refineries?
A) Surat
B) Vadodara
C) Jamnagar
D) Rajkot
Answer: C) Jamnagar
28. Gujarat is the largest producer of which spice?
A) Cardamom
B) Turmeric
C) Cumin
D) Coriander
Answer: C) Cumin
29. The famous “Amul” brand is based in which city of Gujarat?
A) Anand
B) Rajkot
C) Vadodara
D) Ahmedabad
Answer: A) Anand
30. Gujarat contributes significantly to India’s production of which salt?
A) Black Salt
B) Rock Salt
C) Sea Salt
D) Table Salt
Answer: C) Sea Salt
Current Affairs and Miscellaneous
31. Who is the current Chief Minister of Gujarat (as of 2025)?
A) Bhupendra Patel
B) Vijay Rupani
C) Anandiben Patel
D) Narendra Modi
Answer: A) Bhupendra Patel
32. What is Gujarat’s literacy rate according to the latest census?
A) 70%
B) 75%
C) 79%
D) 84%
Answer: C) 79%
33. Gujarat’s coastline is approximately how long?
A) 800 km
B) 1,200 km
C) 1,600 km
D) 2,000 km
Answer: C) 1,600 km
34. What is the state tree of Gujarat?
A) Neem
B) Banyan
C) Mango
D) Babool
Answer: B) Banyan
35. Which Indian Prime Minister hails from Gujarat?
A) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
B) Manmohan Singh
C) Narendra Modi
D) Indira Gandhi
Answer: C) Narendra Modi
36. The International Kite Festival, celebrated in Gujarat, coincides with which festival?
A) Diwali
B) Holi
C) Makar Sankranti
D) Navratri
Answer: C) Makar Sankranti
37. Which historical city in Gujarat is recognized as India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City?
A) Ahmedabad
B) Vadodara
C) Rajkot
D) Surat
Answer: A) Ahmedabad
38. Who is referred to as the “Iron Man of India” and was born in Gujarat?
A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C) Narendra Modi
D) Vikram Sarabhai
Answer: B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
39. What is Gujarat’s state bird?
A) Peacock
B) Flamingo
C) Great Hornbill
D) Sparrow
Answer: B) Flamingo
40. Which festival in Gujarat is famous for its nine days of traditional dance and music?
A) Navratri
B) Holi
C) Diwali
D) Ganesh Chaturthi
Answer: A) Navratri
41. Where is the Statue of Unity located in Gujarat?
A) Kevadiya
B) Gandhinagar
C) Surat
D) Vadodara
Answer: A) Kevadiya
42. The Dwarka city of Gujarat is associated with which Hindu epic?
A) Ramayana
B) Mahabharata
C) Bhagavad Gita
D) Vedas
Answer: B) Mahabharata
43. Gujarat is a leading producer of which oilseed in India?
A) Sunflower
B) Groundnut
C) Mustard
D) Soybean
Answer: B) Groundnut
44. The Kalpasar Project in Gujarat is related to what?
A) Tourism
B) Water Reservoir
C) Agriculture
D) Renewable Energy
Answer: B) Water Reservoir
45. Which of the following is a major port in Gujarat?
A) Mumbai Port
B) Kandla Port
C) Chennai Port
D) Paradip Port
Answer: B) Kandla Port
46. What is the approximate percentage of Gujarat’s contribution to India’s total salt production?
A) 30%
B) 50%
C) 70%
D) 90%
Answer: D) 90%
47. Which industry in Gujarat is one of the largest contributors to the state’s economy?
A) Steel Industry
B) Petrochemical Industry
C) IT Industry
D) Real Estate
Answer: B) Petrochemical Industry
48. The Sabarmati Ashram, associated with Mahatma Gandhi, is situated in which city?
A) Ahmedabad
B) Rajkot
C) Surat
D) Vadodara
Answer: A) Ahmedabad
49. Which is the oldest dam in Gujarat?
A) Ukai Dam
B) Sardar Sarovar Dam
C) Dharoi Dam
D) Kadana Dam
Answer: C) Dharoi Dam
50. Gujarat celebrates its foundation day on which date?
A) April 30
B) May 1
C) August 15
D) October 2
Answer: B) May 1
