Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat since 1960. Ahmedabad is the largest city but not the capital.
Q.2Easy
In which year did Gujarat become a separate state?
Answer: C
Gujarat was separated from Bombay State on May 1, 1960, following the Bombay Reorganisation Act of 1960.
Q.3Easy
Which textile city of Gujarat is known as the 'Manchester of India'?
Answer: B
Ahmedabad earned the title 'Manchester of India' due to its prominent textile industry and mills established during the British era.
Q.4Easy
The Sabarmati River is the primary river in which city of Gujarat?
Answer: C
The Sabarmati River flows through Ahmedabad. The Sabarmati Riverfront Development Project has been a major urban initiative.
Q.5Medium
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.
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Q.6Medium
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.7Medium
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.8Medium
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.9Medium
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.
Q.10Medium
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.11Hard
The Khimsar Fossil Park is located in which district of Gujarat?
Answer: A
Khimsar Fossil Park in Kutch district contains important paleontological specimens and geological formations from the Jurassic period.
Q.12Hard
Which scheme launched by the Gujarat Government aims to provide financial assistance to girl children from economically weaker sections?
Answer: A
Kanya Shiksha Nidhi is a Gujarat-specific scheme providing educational financial assistance to girl children from economically weaker families.
Q.13Hard
The Kutch Earthquake of 2001 measured approximately how many points on the Richter scale?
Answer: B
The 2001 Kutch earthquake measured 7.7 on the Richter scale, making it one of the most devastating earthquakes in Indian history.
Q.14Hard
Which industrial cluster in Gujarat is known for ceramic tile manufacturing and is one of the world's largest?
Answer: A
Morbi is the ceramic tile manufacturing hub of Gujarat and India, producing significant quantities of vitrified tiles globally.
Q.15Hard
The Rani Ki Vav (Queen's Step Well) in Patan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by which queen?
Answer: B
Rani Ki Vav was built by Rani Udayamati, the queen of Bhimdev I of the Solanki dynasty, in the 11th century.
Q.16Hard
Which of the following National Parks in Gujarat is home to the Nilgai (Blue Bull) population?
Answer: B
Velavadar Blackbuck National Park in Bhavnagar district is home to significant populations of blackbucks and nilgai, protecting these endangered species.
Q.17Hard
The Chandni Chowk area redevelopment project is being undertaken in which major city of Gujarat?
Answer: A
Surat's Chandni Chowk redevelopment is a major urban revitalization project focusing on commercial and residential development in the heart of the city.
Q.18Easy
Which river is known as the 'Nile of India' and flows through Gujarat?
Answer: A
The Narmada River is often referred to as the 'Nile of India' due to its length and importance in Gujarat's agriculture and irrigation.
Q.19Easy
Which city in Gujarat is famous for its textile industry and is often called the 'Manchester of India'?
Answer: B
Ahmedabad is historically known as the 'Manchester of India' due to its prominent textile and cotton industry.
Q.20Medium
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.
