Which river is known as the 'Nile of Gujarat' due to its irrigation significance?
ANarmada River
BSabarmati River
CMahi River
DTapti River
Correct Answer: A. Narmada River
Explanation:
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.
The Statue of Unity is located in which district of Gujarat?
AVadodara
BNarmada
CBharuch
DKheda
Correct Answer: B. Narmada
Explanation:
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.
What is the primary focus of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana launched in 2016?
AProviding LPG connections to BPL households
BSolar power generation in rural areas
CWater purification in villages
DElectricity distribution to remote areas
Correct Answer: A. Providing LPG connections to BPL households
Explanation:
The PM Ujjwala Yojana aimed to provide LPG connections to Below Poverty Line (BPL) households, improving health and reducing dependency on biomass fuels.
What is the primary objective of the Ayushman Bharat Scheme (PM-JAY)?
APromote traditional medicine practices
BProvide health insurance coverage to BPL families
CEstablish Ayurvedic colleges
DRegulate pharmaceutical prices
Correct Answer: B. Provide health insurance coverage to BPL families
Explanation:
The Ayushman Bharat Scheme (PM-JAY) aims to provide health insurance coverage of ₹5 lakh annually to Below Poverty Line and economically weaker families.
Which animal species is endemic to the Gir Forest region and faces critical conservation status?
ABengal Tiger
BAsiatic Lion
CIndian Leopard
DSambhar Deer
Correct Answer: B. Asiatic Lion
Explanation:
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.
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