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Q.1 Hard General Studies II
The Khimsar Fossil Park is located in which district of Gujarat?
AKutch
BJamnagar
CMorbi
DBhavnagar
Correct Answer:  A. Kutch
Explanation:

Khimsar Fossil Park in Kutch district contains important paleontological specimens and geological formations from the Jurassic period.

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Q.2 Hard General Studies II
Which scheme launched by the Gujarat Government aims to provide financial assistance to girl children from economically weaker sections?
AKanya Shiksha Nidhi
BBalika Samridhi Yojana
CSukanya Samriddhi Yojana
DBeti Bachao Beti Padhao
Correct Answer:  A. Kanya Shiksha Nidhi
Explanation:

Kanya Shiksha Nidhi is a Gujarat-specific scheme providing educational financial assistance to girl children from economically weaker families.

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Q.3 Hard General Studies II
The Kutch Earthquake of 2001 measured approximately how many points on the Richter scale?
A6.9
B7.7
C8.2
D7.2
Correct Answer:  B. 7.7
Explanation:

The 2001 Kutch earthquake measured 7.7 on the Richter scale, making it one of the most devastating earthquakes in Indian history.

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Q.4 Hard General Studies II
Which industrial cluster in Gujarat is known for ceramic tile manufacturing and is one of the world's largest?
AMorbi
BRajkot
CMehsana
DVisnagar
Correct Answer:  A. Morbi
Explanation:

Morbi is the ceramic tile manufacturing hub of Gujarat and India, producing significant quantities of vitrified tiles globally.

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Q.5 Hard General Studies II
The Rani Ki Vav (Queen's Step Well) in Patan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by which queen?
ARani Padmavati
BRani Udayamati
CRani Bhimadevi
DRani Minaldevi
Correct Answer:  B. Rani Udayamati
Explanation:

Rani Ki Vav was built by Rani Udayamati, the queen of Bhimdev I of the Solanki dynasty, in the 11th century.

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Q.6 Hard General Studies II
Which of the following National Parks in Gujarat is home to the Nilgai (Blue Bull) population?
AGir National Park
BBlackbuck National Park, Velavadar
CNalsarovar Bird Sanctuary
DMarine National Park
Correct Answer:  B. Blackbuck National Park, Velavadar
Explanation:

Velavadar Blackbuck National Park in Bhavnagar district is home to significant populations of blackbucks and nilgai, protecting these endangered species.

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Q.7 Hard General Studies II
The Chandni Chowk area redevelopment project is being undertaken in which major city of Gujarat?
ASurat
BVadodara
CAhmedabad
DRajkot
Correct Answer:  A. Surat
Explanation:

Surat's Chandni Chowk redevelopment is a major urban revitalization project focusing on commercial and residential development in the heart of the city.

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Q.8 Hard General Studies II
Which constitutional article specifically grants autonomous district council status to certain regions, affecting governance in some Indian states including border regions?
AArticle 244
BArticle 371
CArticle 256
DArticle 352
Correct Answer:  B. Article 371
Explanation:

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.9 Hard General Studies II
The Bhadbhut Parikrama in Vadodara is associated with which religious leader?
ASwami Vivekananda
BMohandas Karamchand Gandhi
CSardar Vallabhbhai Patel
DRamakrishna Paramahamsa
Correct Answer:  C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation:

The Bhadbhut Parikrama is historically associated with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and the integration of Indian states.

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Q.10 Hard General Studies II
Which law enforcement agency has jurisdiction over the Mundra Port SEZ in Kutch?
ACentral Bureau of Investigation
BDirectorate of Revenue Intelligence
CPort Authority Police
DCustoms and Central Excise
Correct Answer:  D. Customs and Central Excise
Explanation:

Customs and Central Excise authorities have jurisdiction over goods movement in ports and SEZs including Mundra Port.

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