The Gir Forest National Park in Gujarat is primarily known for the conservation of which endangered species?
Answer: B
Gir Forest National Park is the last natural habitat of the Asian Lion in India, with the majority of the world's wild Asiatic lions residing there.
Q.122Medium
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.123Medium
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.124Medium
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.125Hard
Which constitutional article specifically grants autonomous district council status to certain regions, affecting governance in some Indian states including border regions?
Answer: B
Article 371 of the Indian Constitution provides special provisions for certain states. Article 371-A specifically addresses special provisions for Nagaland, while other variants address different states.
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Q.126Hard
The Bhadbhut Parikrama in Vadodara is associated with which religious leader?
Answer: C
The Bhadbhut Parikrama is historically associated with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and the integration of Indian states.
Q.127Easy
Which district of Gujarat is known for its diamond cutting and polishing industry?
Answer: A
Surat is the diamond cutting and polishing capital of the world, accounting for a significant portion of the global diamond market.
Q.128Medium
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.129Medium
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.130Medium
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.131Medium
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.132Medium
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.133Hard
Which law enforcement agency has jurisdiction over the Mundra Port SEZ in Kutch?
Answer: D
Customs and Central Excise authorities have jurisdiction over goods movement in ports and SEZs including Mundra Port.
Q.134Hard
The Bhakra-Nangal Dam project, though primarily in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, provides water to which Gujarat district?
Answer: B
Water from the Bhakra-Nangal Dam is distributed to Banaskantha district in Gujarat through irrigation canals.
Q.135Hard
According to the latest 2024-25 budget allocation, which sector received maximum funds in Gujarat's development plan?
Answer: A
Recent budget allocations in Gujarat have prioritized infrastructure and transportation projects as part of the state's development agenda for 2024-25.
Q.136Easy
Which river is known as the 'Nile of Gujarat' due to its irrigation significance?
Answer: A
The Narmada River, originating from Madhya Pradesh and flowing through Gujarat, is often called the 'Nile of Gujarat' for its critical role in irrigation and development.
Q.137Easy
Under which article of the Indian Constitution are Panchayats recognized?
Answer: B
Article 243 of the Indian Constitution deals with Panchayati Raj institutions, establishing the framework for local self-governance in rural areas.
Q.138Medium
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.139Medium
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.140Easy
The Statue of Unity is located in which district of Gujarat?
Answer: B
The Statue of Unity, the world's tallest statue, is located on the Narmada River in Narmada district, commissioned in 2018 to honor Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
