General Studies II
Q.1
Easy
Which of the following is the capital of Gujarat?
A Gandhinagar
B Ahmedabad
C Surat
D Vadodara
Correct Answer:
A. Gandhinagar Explanation:
Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat since 1960. Ahmedabad is the largest city but not the capital.
Q.2
Easy
In which year did Gujarat become a separate state?
Explanation:
Gujarat was separated from Bombay State on May 1, 1960, following the Bombay Reorganisation Act of 1960.
Q.3
Easy
Which textile city of Gujarat is known as the 'Manchester of India'?
A Vadodara
B Ahmedabad
C Surat
D Rajkot
Correct Answer:
B. Ahmedabad Explanation:
Ahmedabad earned the title 'Manchester of India' due to its prominent textile industry and mills established during the British era.
Q.4
Easy
The Sabarmati River is the primary river in which city of Gujarat?
A Surat
B Vadodara
C Ahmedabad
D Rajkot
Correct Answer:
C. Ahmedabad Explanation:
The Sabarmati River flows through Ahmedabad. The Sabarmati Riverfront Development Project has been a major urban initiative.
Q.5
Medium
Which of the following districts in Gujarat has the highest literacy rate as per the latest census data?
A Surat
B Gandhinagar
C Ahmedabad
D Vadodara
Correct Answer:
B. Gandhinagar Explanation:
Gandhinagar district consistently shows one of the highest literacy rates in Gujarat due to urban development and educational infrastructure.
Q.6
Medium
The Gir National Park, known for Asiatic lions, is primarily located in which district?
A Junagadh
B Amreli
C Bhavnagar
D Porbandar
Correct Answer:
A. Junagadh Explanation:
Gir National Park is mainly in Junagadh district and is the only habitat of Asiatic lions in the wild.
Q.7
Medium
Which is the oldest port in Gujarat and one of the oldest in India?
A Kandla Port
B Mundra Port
C Bhavnagar Port
D Veraval Port
Correct Answer:
C. Bhavnagar Port Explanation:
Bhavnagar Port is one of the oldest ports in India, historically significant for maritime trade.
Q.8
Medium
The famous Diamond Bourse of India is located in which city of Gujarat?
A Ahmedabad
B Surat
C Vadodara
D Rajkot
Explanation:
Surat is the diamond cutting and polishing hub of India, processing about 90% of the world's diamonds.
Q.9
Medium
The Narmada Valley Project involves building dams across the Narmada River. Which of these dams is the largest in height in Gujarat?
A Sardar Sarovar Dam
B Omkareshwar Dam
C Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam
D Indira 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.
Q.10
Medium
Which municipality in Gujarat became the first 'Plastic-Free Zone' municipality in India?
A Vadodara
B Anand
C Ahmedabad
D Surat
Explanation:
Anand municipality pioneered the plastic-free initiative in India, becoming a model for sustainable urban management.
