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.42Easy
What is the primary focus of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana launched in 2016?
Answer: A
The PM Ujjwala Yojana aimed to provide LPG connections to Below Poverty Line (BPL) households, improving health and reducing dependency on biomass fuels.
Q.43Medium
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.44Easy
Which district in Gujarat has the largest population according to 2021 Census?
Answer: A
Ahmedabad district has the largest population in Gujarat as per the 2021 Census data, with over 11 million inhabitants.
Q.45Medium
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.
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Q.46Medium
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.47Medium
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.48Hard
Which Indian state has the highest number of Gram Panchayats as per 2024 data?
Answer: B
Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of Gram Panchayats in India, exceeding 58,000 panchayats, followed by Bihar and Rajasthan.
Q.49Hard
The Koodal-Azhagar Temple mentioned in classical Tamil literature is located in which state?
Answer: A
The Koodal-Azhagar Temple is located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and is one of the four temples mentioned in the Divya Prabandham of Tamil literature.
Q.50Medium
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.51Easy
What is the primary objective of the Ayushman Bharat Scheme (PM-JAY)?
Answer: B
The Ayushman Bharat Scheme (PM-JAY) aims to provide health insurance coverage of ₹5 lakh annually to Below Poverty Line and economically weaker families.
Q.52Medium
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.53Easy
Which animal species is endemic to the Gir Forest region and faces critical conservation status?
Answer: B
The Asiatic Lion is endemic to Gir Forest and is one of the most critically endangered big cats, with only a small population surviving in this region.
Q.54Hard
Which government initiative focuses on reducing stunting and malnutrition among children in India?
Answer: D
All three initiatives - PM Poshan Shakti Nirman, ICDS, and Mid-Day Meal Scheme - work collectively to address malnutrition and stunting among Indian children.
Q.55Easy
Which river forms the natural boundary between Gujarat and Rajasthan?
Answer: B
The Luni River forms the natural boundary between Gujarat and Rajasthan in the northwestern region.
Q.56Medium
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.57Medium
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.58Medium
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.59Easy
Which initiative was launched by Gujarat Government to promote renewable energy in rural areas?
Answer: A
The Gujarat Renewable Energy Mission focuses on promoting clean energy across rural and urban areas.
Q.60Easy
The literacy rate of Gujarat in 2021 census was approximately:
Answer: B
According to the 2021 census, Gujarat's literacy rate was 79.31%, slightly above the national average.
