Gujarat - Study Mode

[#81] Lothal, a town of Harappan culture, is currently located in which state?
Correct Answer

(C) Gujarat

Explanation

Solution: Lothal was one of the southernmost sites of the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation, located in the Bhal region of the modern state of Gujarat. Construction of the city is believed to have begun around 2200 BCE.

[#82] Mahagujarat Janata Parishad was formed in
Correct Answer

(B) 1956

[#83] Manganese is found in which of the following districts in Gujarat?
Correct Answer

(A) Panchmahal

Explanation

Solution: In Gujarat Manganese deposits is found in Panchmahal, Vadodara and Dahod District at Shivrajpur, Bamankuva, Bapotiya , Pani and Salapada villages respectively.

[#84] Mangove forests is located in which of the following districts of Gujarat?
Correct Answer

(A) Kutch and Jamnagar

Explanation

Solution: According to the Forest Survey of India - 2009, the highest mangrove cover in Gujarat is found in Kutch district (775 sq km), followed by Jamnagar (157 sq km) and Bharuch (42 sq km). The coastal districts of Surat, Valsad and Navasari in south Gujarat have the lowest mangrove cover.

[#85] Manjira dance is a popular type of folk dance of which among the following community.
Correct Answer

(A) Padhar

Explanation

Solution: Manjira Nritya is a peculiar type of folk dance of Padhar community of Bhalnalkantha region. They entice us with heart rending display of Raas played alone with jingling music of manjira with with precision and skill.