GPSC Class 1-2 2024 · Question 20 of 100

From the following statements which statement is not correct? (A) Indulal Yagnik played a pivotal role in leading a movement advocating for a separate Gujarat State. (B) On May 1, 1961, Gujarat was officially established as a distinct state, and Ahmedabad was chosen as its capital city. (C) In 1971, Ahmedabad made way for Gandhinagar, a modern city designed, to assume the role of the capital of Gujarat. (D) Gujarat faced significant challenges, including a devastating earthquake in 2001 with its epicentre in Kutch.

Polity - Gujarat

AIndulal Yagnik played a pivotal role in leading a movement advocating for a separate Gujarat State.
BOn May 1, 1961, Gujarat was officially established as a distinct state, and Ahmedabad was chosen as its capital city.Correct
CIn 1971, Ahmedabad made way for Gandhinagar, a modern city designed, to assume the role of the capital of Gujarat.
DGujarat faced significant challenges, including a devastating earthquake in 2001 with its epicentre in Kutch.

Answer: B. On May 1, 1961, Gujarat was officially established as a distinct state, and Ahmedabad was chosen as its capital city.

Explanation

Gujarat was formed on 1 May 1960 (not 1961), with Ahmedabad as its first capital. The other statements are correct.

Source: GPSC Gujarat Administrative Service Class-1, Gujarat Civil Services Class-1 & 2 Prelims (Advt 47/2023-24), held 07-01-2024, Paper-I (General Studies) - English version; answers verified against subject knowledge with the official master paper

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