Which of the following districts in Gujarat has the highest literacy rate as per the latest census data?
Answer: B
Gandhinagar district consistently shows one of the highest literacy rates in Gujarat due to urban development and educational infrastructure.
Q.2Medium
The Gir National Park, known for Asiatic lions, is primarily located in which district?
Answer: A
Gir National Park is mainly in Junagadh district and is the only habitat of Asiatic lions in the wild.
Q.3Medium
Which is the oldest port in Gujarat and one of the oldest in India?
Answer: C
Bhavnagar Port is one of the oldest ports in India, historically significant for maritime trade.
Q.4Medium
The famous Diamond Bourse of India is located in which city of Gujarat?
Answer: B
Surat is the diamond cutting and polishing hub of India, processing about 90% of the world's diamonds.
Q.5Medium
The Narmada Valley Project involves building dams across the Narmada River. Which of these dams is the largest in height in Gujarat?
Answer: A
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.6Medium
Which municipality in Gujarat became the first 'Plastic-Free Zone' municipality in India?
Answer: B
Anand municipality pioneered the plastic-free initiative in India, becoming a model for sustainable urban management.
Q.7Medium
Which heritage site in Gujarat was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014?
Answer: C
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.
Q.8Medium
Under the PMAY-G scheme in Gujarat, what is the minimum assistance provided for house construction in plain areas?
Answer: A
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin provides minimum assistance of ₹1.2 lakh in plain areas and ₹1.6 lakh in hilly/tribal areas.
Q.9Medium
Which port in Gujarat has been developed as a major container handling facility and is operated by ADANIPORTS?
Answer: B
Mundra Port, located in Kutch, is one of India's largest container handling ports operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited.
Q.10Medium
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.11Medium
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.12Medium
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.13Medium
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.14Medium
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.
Q.15Medium
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.16Medium
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.17Medium
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.18Medium
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.19Medium
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.20Medium
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.
