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Q.51 Medium General Studies I
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Gujarat was inscribed in 2001 and is known for its step wells and fortifications built during the reign of Sultan Ahmed Shah?
AChampaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
BRani ki Vav
CDholavira
DModhera Sun Temple
Correct Answer:  A. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
Explanation:

Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park in Panchmahal district was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. It represents the pinnacle of Hindu and Indo-Islamic architectural styles and contains 114 monuments including fortifications, palaces, and mosques built during the medieval period under Sultan Ahmed Shah and his successors.

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Q.52 Medium General Studies II
Which of the following districts in Gujarat has the highest literacy rate as per the latest census data?
ASurat
BGandhinagar
CAhmedabad
DVadodara
Correct Answer:  B. Gandhinagar
Explanation:

Gandhinagar district consistently shows one of the highest literacy rates in Gujarat due to urban development and educational infrastructure.

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Q.53 Medium General Studies II
The Gir National Park, known for Asiatic lions, is primarily located in which district?
AJunagadh
BAmreli
CBhavnagar
DPorbandar
Correct Answer:  A. Junagadh
Explanation:

Gir National Park is mainly in Junagadh district and is the only habitat of Asiatic lions in the wild.

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Q.54 Medium General Studies II
Which is the oldest port in Gujarat and one of the oldest in India?
AKandla Port
BMundra Port
CBhavnagar Port
DVeraval Port
Correct Answer:  C. Bhavnagar Port
Explanation:

Bhavnagar Port is one of the oldest ports in India, historically significant for maritime trade.

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Q.55 Medium General Studies II
The famous Diamond Bourse of India is located in which city of Gujarat?
AAhmedabad
BSurat
CVadodara
DRajkot
Correct Answer:  B. Surat
Explanation:

Surat is the diamond cutting and polishing hub of India, processing about 90% of the world's diamonds.

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Q.56 Medium General Studies II
The Narmada Valley Project involves building dams across the Narmada River. Which of these dams is the largest in height in Gujarat?
ASardar Sarovar Dam
BOmkareshwar Dam
CMahi Bajaj Sagar Dam
DIndira Sagar Dam
Correct Answer:  A. Sardar Sarovar Dam
Explanation:

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.

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Q.57 Medium General Studies II
Which municipality in Gujarat became the first 'Plastic-Free Zone' municipality in India?
AVadodara
BAnand
CAhmedabad
DSurat
Correct Answer:  B. Anand
Explanation:

Anand municipality pioneered the plastic-free initiative in India, becoming a model for sustainable urban management.

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Q.58 Medium General Studies II
Which heritage site in Gujarat was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014?
ARani Ki Vav
BModhera Sun Temple
CChampaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
DSomnath Temple
Correct Answer:  C. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
Explanation:

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.

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Q.59 Medium General Studies II
Under the PMAY-G scheme in Gujarat, what is the minimum assistance provided for house construction in plain areas?
A₹1.2 lakh
B₹1.5 lakh
C₹2 lakh
D₹2.5 lakh
Correct Answer:  A. ₹1.2 lakh
Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin provides minimum assistance of ₹1.2 lakh in plain areas and ₹1.6 lakh in hilly/tribal areas.

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Q.60 Medium General Studies II
Which port in Gujarat has been developed as a major container handling facility and is operated by ADANIPORTS?
AKandla Port
BMundra Port
CSurat Port
DBhavnagar Port
Correct Answer:  B. Mundra Port
Explanation:

Mundra Port, located in Kutch, is one of India's largest container handling ports operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited.

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