State Exam — GPSC — Gujarat
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Q.21 Medium General Studies I
Which of the following is NOT a Ramsar Wetland site in Gujarat?
ANal Sarovar
BKhijadiya Wildlife Sanctuary
CGreat Rann of Kutch
DPurna Wildlife Sanctuary
Correct Answer:  D. Purna Wildlife Sanctuary
Explanation:

Purna Wildlife Sanctuary is not designated as a Ramsar site. The main Ramsar sites in Gujarat include Nal Sarovar, Khijadiya, Great Rann of Kutch, and Thol Lake.

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Q.22 Medium General Studies I
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Gujarat was inscribed in 2001?
ARani ki Vav
BChampaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
CDholavira
DStatue of Unity
Correct Answer:  B. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
Explanation:

Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park in Panchmahal district was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001 for its unique cultural landscape.

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Q.23 Medium General Studies I
Which former capital of an Indian princely state is now a popular tourist destination in Gujarat known for its palace architecture?
AGandhinagar
BVadodara
CRajkot
DBhavnagar
Correct Answer:  B. Vadodara
Explanation:

Vadodara was the capital of the Baroda State and is known for the Laxmi Vilas Palace and its rich cultural heritage.

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Q.24 Medium General Studies I
The Kutch region of Gujarat is known for which traditional art form?
AWarli painting
BBandhani (tie and dye)
CTanjore painting
DMadhubani art
Correct Answer:  B. Bandhani (tie and dye)
Explanation:

Kutch is internationally renowned for its Bandhani textile art, an ancient tie-and-dye technique producing colorful patterns.

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Q.25 Medium General Studies I
The Dholavira site, an important Indus Valley Civilization site in Gujarat, is located in which island?
ASalsette Island
BKhadir Island
CJanja Island
DElephanta Island
Correct Answer:  B. Khadir Island
Explanation:

Dholavira, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kutch district, is located on Khadir Island and is one of the largest Indus Valley Civilization settlements.

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Q.26 Medium General Studies I
The White Rann of Kutch is composed primarily of which mineral deposit?
ALimestone
BSodium chloride (salt)
CGypsum
DIron oxide
Correct Answer:  B. Sodium chloride (salt)
Explanation:

The Great Rann of Kutch, appearing white due to salt deposits, creates a unique landscape of crystalline salt formations, particularly visible during dry seasons.

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Q.27 Medium General Studies I
The Rani ki Vav (Queen's Step Well) in Patan is an example of which architectural style?
AMughal architecture
BSolankis period Indo-Aryan architecture
CBritish colonial architecture
DContemporary architecture
Correct Answer:  B. Solankis period Indo-Aryan architecture
Explanation:

Rani ki Vav is a 11th-century stepwell built during the Solanki dynasty and showcases intricate Indo-Aryan architectural design with religious symbolism.

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Q.28 Medium General Studies I
Which of the following is the highest peak in Gujarat?
AMount Abu
BGirnar Mountain
CPavagadh Hill
DSaputara Peak
Correct Answer:  B. Girnar Mountain
Explanation:

Girnar Mountain in Junagadh district, with an elevation of 1,117 meters, is the highest peak in Gujarat and is also a major pilgrimage site.

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Q.29 Medium General Studies I
Which wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat is known for its flamingo population during winter months?
AJessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary
BKhijadiya Wildlife Sanctuary
CNarayan Sarovar Sanctuary
DBalaram-Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary
Correct Answer:  B. Khijadiya Wildlife Sanctuary
Explanation:

Khijadiya Wildlife Sanctuary near Jamnagar is renowned for hosting thousands of migratory flamingos and other water birds during the winter season.

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Q.30 Medium General Studies I
Which ancient Indus Valley Civilization site in Gujarat was discovered on an island in the Great Rann of Kutch?
ALothal
BDholavira
CRopar
DHarappa
Correct Answer:  B. Dholavira
Explanation:

Dholavira is a major Indus Valley Civilization site located on Khadir Island in the Great Rann of Kutch, discovered in 1967.

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