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What is the total number of rivers in Gujarat?
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Answer: Option C
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2
What is/are unique about "Switchgrass" that was recently in news?
1. It is found predominantly in Western Rajasthan and Gujarat.
2. It is mostly used in ethanol production.
3. It is perennial tall grass that grows in poor-quality soil.
Select the correct option from given below:
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
"Switchgrass" is mostly used in ethanol production. It is perennial tall grass that grows in poor-quality soil.
3
What was the capital of Gujarat during the reign of Lord Krishna?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Krishna is said to have reclaimed 12 yojanas or 96 square kilometres (37 sq mi) of land from the sea to create Dwarka. Dwarka was established as the capital in Saurashtra by the Vedic Indians during the Puranaic.
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When did Gandhiji establish Gujarat Vidyapeeth?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Gujarat Vidyapith was founded by Mahatma Gandhi on 18th October 1920. It is funded by the U. G. C. (University Grants Commission) for higher education programs. It was started as Rashtriya Vidyapith (National Institute of University Education) and was the wake of the Non-cooperative Movement.
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When The Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary of Gujarat was Established?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1965 in the erstwhile Nawab of Junagarh's private hunting area, with a total area of 1,412 (545 sq mi), of which 258 (100 sq mi) is fully protected as a national park and 1,153 (445 sq mi) as wildlife sanctuary.
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When was "Rani-ki-Vav" declared as a World Heritage Sites by UNESCO?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
"Rani ki vav" has been declared a Monument of National Importance and protected by the ASI. It was added to the list of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites on 22nd June 2014.
7
When was Gandhinagar formed as a district of Gujarat?
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Answer: Option B
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When was Gir Forest National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary established?
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Answer: Option B
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The Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary (also called Sasan Gir) is a wildlife sanctuary and forest located at Talala Gir, Gujarat. It is the only known habitat of the Asiatic Lion. Established in 1965, it is part of the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecosystem.
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When was Gujarat formed?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Bombay State was dissolved with the formation of Maharashtra and Gujarat states on 1st May 1960.
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When was Kutch formed as a district of Gujarat?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
On 1st November 1956, Kutch State was merged with Bombay state, which in 1960 was divided into the new linguistic states of Gujarat and Maharashtra, with Kutch becoming part of Gujarat state as Kutch district.