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In which year the Navnirman Andolan was started in Gujarat?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Navnirman Andolan (Re-invention or Re-construction movement) was a socio-political movement in 1974 in Gujarat by students and middle-class people against economic crisis and corruption in public life.
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In which year the Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation (SRDC) was set up?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) set up the Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Ltd (SRFDCL), a special purpose vehicle, in May 1997 funded by the Government of India with a seed capital of Rs. 1 crore for the riverfront development.
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In which year, Akbar annexed Gujarat in his empire?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
One noble invited the Mughal emperor Akbar to intervene in 1572 which resulted in the conquest of Gujarat by 1573 and Gujarat becoming the province of the Mughal Empire.
84
In which year, Akbar built Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri in order to commemorate the victory over Gujarat?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Buland Darwaza, or the "Door of victory", was built in 1575 AD by Mughal emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat.
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In which year, Rana Sanga invaded Gujarat
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
In 1520 AD, Rana Sanga led a coalition of Rajput armies to invade Gujarat. He reinstated Raimal Rathore as the Rao of Idar and defeated the Gujarat forces under the command of Nizam Khan. Rana Sanga drove the army of Muzaffar II deep into Gujarat and chased them up to Ahmedabad.
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In which year, Sardar Patel became president of the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee?
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
In 1920 Sardar Patel was elected president of the newly formed Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee; he served as its president until 1945.
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In which year, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was awarded with Bharat Ratna award?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Sardar Patel was bestowed with the country's highest civilian award the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1991, 41 years after his death in 1950.
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In which year, the construction of Sardar Sarovar Dam was started?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Narmada Water Dispute Tribunal (NWDT) was formed in October 1969 to resolve the issues and allocate the water shares. NWDT reached an agreement in 1979 and construction of Sardar Sarovar dam was started in April 1987.
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Kaparada taluka is located in which district of Gujarat?
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Answer: Option A
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Kaparada is a taluka in Valsad district, Gujarat, India, near the border to Maharashtra. It is located in the Western Ghats. It is a predominantly tribal district.
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Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary is located in which district?
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Answer: Option C
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Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary located in Jamnagar district of Gujarat, India. About 300 species of migratory birds have been recorded here.