The Sabarmati River originates from which state and passes through Gujarat before emptying into the Arabian Sea?
Answer: B
The Sabarmati River originates from the Aravalli Range in Rajasthan and flows through Rajasthan and Gujarat before meeting the Arabian Sea near Ahmedabad.
Q.62Medium
The Vidhan Sabha of Gujarat has how many seats?
Answer: C
The Gujarat Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) consists of 182 elected members plus some nominated members, totaling 192 seats.
Q.63Medium
Which is the highest literacy rate among the districts of Gujarat as per recent census data?
Answer: A
Gandhinagar district has consistently shown the highest literacy rate among Gujarat's districts in recent census surveys.
Q.64Medium
The Junagadh Nawab's integration into India took place in which year?
Answer: B
Junagadh was integrated into India in 1948 following the military intervention by the Indian Army and a subsequent plebiscite.
Q.65Medium
Which of the following agricultural products is NOT a major export from Gujarat?
Answer: C
Tea is not a major agricultural product of Gujarat. Cotton, groundnut, and tobacco are significant agricultural exports from the state.
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Q.66Medium
The pharma cluster in Gujarat, particularly in which city, contributes significantly to India's generic drug production?
Answer: C
Vapi in Valsad district is known as the 'Pharma Hub' of India, with numerous pharmaceutical manufacturing units producing generic medicines.
Q.67Medium
Which National Park in Gujarat is UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Answer: A
Gir Forest National Park, home to Asiatic lions, was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the only place where wild lions are found in Asia.
Q.68Medium
Which constitutional amendment led to the creation of 74th Municipal Corporation Act in India?
Answer: C
The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 resulted in the enactment of the 74th Municipal Corporation Act, dealing with urban local bodies.
Q.69Medium
Which sector contributes the maximum revenue to Gujarat's economy as per 2024-25 data?
Answer: B
The manufacturing and services sectors, particularly chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and IT services, form the backbone of Gujarat's economic contribution.
Q.70Medium
Which law replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC) from January 1, 2024?
Answer: A
The Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) replaced the 162-year-old Indian Penal Code, effective January 1, 2024, as part of India's legal modernization.
Q.71Medium
The Khejadi tree, which is significant in Rajasthan's arid ecology, belongs to which family?
Answer: B
The Khejadi (Prosopis cineraria) tree belongs to the Mimosaceae family and is crucial for sustaining desert ecosystems in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Q.72Medium
Which scheme was launched by the Gujarat Government in 2023 to provide skill training to women?
Answer: C
The Mahila Kaushal Vikas Scheme was implemented to provide skill-based training to rural women, enhancing their employment prospects and economic independence.
Q.73Medium
What is the significance of the Rann of Kutch in terms of geographical features?
Answer: A
The Rann of Kutch is the world's largest salt marsh, covering approximately 23,000 sq km, and is a unique geographical feature of Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Q.74Medium
Which Union Territory in India was established after the 2019 Constitutional Amendment?
Answer: D
Both Ladakh and the combined union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu were created on October 31, 2019, following the 2019 Constitutional Amendment.
Q.75Medium
The Bhadbhut Parikrama project in Vadodara is associated with which theme?
Answer: B
The Bhadbhut Parikrama project focuses on heritage conservation and cultural tourism, promoting the historical and cultural significance of Vadodara city.
Q.76Medium
The Gujarat Livelihood Promotion Company (GLPC) operates under which ministry?
Answer: A
GLPC operates under the Ministry of Rural Development to promote livelihoods in rural Gujarat.
Q.77Medium
Which district in Gujarat has the maximum number of National Parks?
Answer: A
Kutch district has multiple national parks including the Great Rann of Kutch and Desert National Park.
Q.78Medium
The Narmada River flows through which of the following states in the given order?
Answer: B
The Narmada River originates in Madhya Pradesh, flows through Maharashtra briefly, and then enters Gujarat.
Q.79Medium
Which constitutional amendment led to the formation of new states through reorganization in India (2000)?
Answer: D
The creation of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Uttarakhand in 2000 was done through the States Reorganisation Act, not constitutional amendment.
Q.80Medium
The Per Capita Income of Gujarat in 2023-24 was approximately how much higher than the national average?
Answer: B
Gujarat's per capita income has consistently remained 20-25% higher than the national average due to industrial development.
