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Q.231 Medium General Studies II
Which port in Gujarat has been developed as a major container handling facility and is operated by ADANIPORTS?
A Kandla Port
B Mundra Port
C Surat Port
D Bhavnagar Port
Correct Answer:  B. Mundra Port
EXPLANATION

Mundra Port, located in Kutch, is one of India's largest container handling ports operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited.

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Q.232 Medium General Studies II
Under the PMAY-G scheme in Gujarat, what is the minimum assistance provided for house construction in plain areas?
A ₹1.2 lakh
B ₹1.5 lakh
C ₹2 lakh
D ₹2.5 lakh
Correct Answer:  A. ₹1.2 lakh
EXPLANATION

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin provides minimum assistance of ₹1.2 lakh in plain areas and ₹1.6 lakh in hilly/tribal areas.

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Q.233 Medium General Studies II
Which heritage site in Gujarat was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014?
A Rani Ki Vav
B Modhera Sun Temple
C Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
D Somnath Temple
Correct Answer:  C. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
EXPLANATION

Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004 (not 2014), representing a unique fusion of Hindu and Muslim architecture.

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Q.234 Medium General Studies II
Which municipality in Gujarat became the first 'Plastic-Free Zone' municipality in India?
A Vadodara
B Anand
C Ahmedabad
D Surat
Correct Answer:  B. Anand
EXPLANATION

Anand municipality pioneered the plastic-free initiative in India, becoming a model for sustainable urban management.

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Q.235 Medium General Studies II
The Narmada Valley Project involves building dams across the Narmada River. Which of these dams is the largest in height in Gujarat?
A Sardar Sarovar Dam
B Omkareshwar Dam
C Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam
D Indira Sagar Dam
Correct Answer:  A. Sardar Sarovar Dam
EXPLANATION

Sardar Sarovar Dam is the largest dam in the Narmada Valley Project with a height of 163.5 meters, located on the Gujarat-Maharashtra border.

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Q.236 Medium General Studies II
The famous Diamond Bourse of India is located in which city of Gujarat?
A Ahmedabad
B Surat
C Vadodara
D Rajkot
Correct Answer:  B. Surat
EXPLANATION

Surat is the diamond cutting and polishing hub of India, processing about 90% of the world's diamonds.

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Q.237 Medium General Studies II
Which is the oldest port in Gujarat and one of the oldest in India?
A Kandla Port
B Mundra Port
C Bhavnagar Port
D Veraval Port
Correct Answer:  C. Bhavnagar Port
EXPLANATION

Bhavnagar Port is one of the oldest ports in India, historically significant for maritime trade.

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Q.238 Medium General Studies II
The Gir National Park, known for Asiatic lions, is primarily located in which district?
A Junagadh
B Amreli
C Bhavnagar
D Porbandar
Correct Answer:  A. Junagadh
EXPLANATION

Gir National Park is mainly in Junagadh district and is the only habitat of Asiatic lions in the wild.

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Q.239 Medium General Studies II
Which of the following districts in Gujarat has the highest literacy rate as per the latest census data?
A Surat
B Gandhinagar
C Ahmedabad
D Vadodara
Correct Answer:  B. Gandhinagar
EXPLANATION

Gandhinagar district consistently shows one of the highest literacy rates in Gujarat due to urban development and educational infrastructure.

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Q.240 Medium General Studies I
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Gujarat was inscribed in 2001 and is known for its step wells and fortifications built during the reign of Sultan Ahmed Shah?
A Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
B Rani ki Vav
C Dholavira
D Modhera Sun Temple
Correct Answer:  A. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
EXPLANATION

Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park in Panchmahal district was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. It represents the pinnacle of Hindu and Indo-Islamic architectural styles and contains 114 monuments including fortifications, palaces, and mosques built during the medieval period under Sultan Ahmed Shah and his successors.

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