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Q.151 Easy General Studies I
The Somnath Temple in Gujarat is dedicated to which deity?
A Goddess Durga
B Lord Shiva
C Lord Krishna
D Lord Brahma
Correct Answer:  B. Lord Shiva
EXPLANATION

The Somnath Temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Saurashtra region.

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Q.152 Easy General Studies I
Which of the following cities in Gujarat is known as the 'Manchester of India'?
A Vadodara
B Ahmedabad
C Surat
D Rajkot
Correct Answer:  B. Ahmedabad
EXPLANATION

Ahmedabad is known as the 'Manchester of India' due to its prominent textile industry and manufacturing sector.

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Q.153 Easy General Studies I
The Statue of Unity, world's tallest statue, is located in which district of Gujarat?
A Vadodara
B Narmada
C Bharuch
D Surat
Correct Answer:  B. Narmada
EXPLANATION

The Statue of Unity, built to honor Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, is located in Narmada district on the Narmada River valley.

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Q.154 Easy General Studies I
In which year was the Gujarat State formed?
A 1947
B 1950
C 1960
D 1965
Correct Answer:  C. 1960
EXPLANATION

Gujarat State was formed on May 1, 1960, following the partition of Bombay State into Gujarat and Maharashtra.

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Q.155 Easy General Studies I
Which industrial city in Gujarat is known as the 'Manchester of India'?
A Surat
B Ahmedabad
C Vadodara
D Rajkot
Correct Answer:  B. Ahmedabad
EXPLANATION

Ahmedabad, with its numerous textile mills and industrial heritage, earned the nickname 'Manchester of India' during the early 20th century.

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Q.156 Easy General Studies I
Which Indian independence leader, known as 'Mahatma', was born in Porbandar, Gujarat?
A Jawaharlal Nehru
B Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
C Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D Rajendra Prasad
Correct Answer:  B. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
EXPLANATION

Mahatma Gandhi was born in Porbandar on October 2, 1869, and Kaba Gandhi no Delo (his birthplace) is now a museum.

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Q.157 Easy General Studies I
The Gir Forest National Park is primarily known for the conservation of which endangered species?
A Bengal Tiger
B Indian Lion (Asiatic Lion)
C Indian Leopard
D Wild Boar
Correct Answer:  B. Indian Lion (Asiatic Lion)
EXPLANATION

Gir National Park in Junagadh district is the last natural habitat of the critically endangered Asiatic Lion in the world.

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Q.158 Easy General Studies I
The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) operates under which brand name?
A Amul
B Verka
C Sudha
D Mother Dairy
Correct Answer:  A. Amul
EXPLANATION

GCMMF operates under the brand name 'Amul', which has become synonymous with dairy products in India and is a major cooperative success story.

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Q.159 Easy General Studies I
Which river is known as the 'Nile of Gujarat' and originates from the Vindhya Range?
A Narmada River
B Tapti River
C Mahi River
D Sabarmati River
Correct Answer:  A. Narmada River
EXPLANATION

The Narmada River, originating from Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh, is often called the 'Nile of Gujarat' due to its significance in irrigation and agriculture in the state.

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Q.160 Easy General Studies I
The Sabarmati Riverfront Development Project (now Riverfront Trail) is primarily located in which city?
A Vadodara
B Ahmedabad
C Surat
D Rajkot
Correct Answer:  B. Ahmedabad
EXPLANATION

The Sabarmati Riverfront Development Project in Ahmedabad has transformed the riverfront into a major recreational and cultural destination.

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