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[#156] Which district has the lowest male-female sex ratio in Gujarat?
Correct Answer

(D) Surat

Explanation

Solution: The sex ratio of Gujarat has continued reducing from 1000 : 952 (1951) to 1000 : 918 (2011). In Gujarat the Dangs and Tapi districts have the highest sex ratio of 1000 : 1007 and 1000 : 1004 respectively, while Surat district has the lowest sex ratio of 1000 : 788 in 2011 census.

[#157] Which district have the largest forest area in Gujarat?
Correct Answer

(A) Dang

[#158] What is the ancient name of Bhavnagar?
Correct Answer

(B) Gohilwad

Explanation

Solution: The former princely state of Bhavnagar was also known as Gohilwad, “Land of the Gohils” (the clan of the ruling family).

[#159] What is the ancient name of Surat?
Correct Answer

(D) Suryapur

Explanation

Solution: Surat, previously known as Suryapur, is a city in the Indian state of Gujarat.

[#160] What is the approximate area of Gir Forest National Park?
Correct Answer

(A) 258.71 KM 2

Explanation

Solution: Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Sasan Gir, is a forest, national park, and wildlife sanctuary near Talala Gir in Gujarat, India. It is located 43 km (27 mi) north-east of Somnath, 65 km (40 mi) south-east of Junagadh and 60 km (37 mi) south-west of Amreli. It was established in 1965 in the erstwhile Nawab of Junagarh's private hunting area, with a total area of 1,412 square km (545 sq mi), of which 258 square km (100 sq mi) is fully protected as a national park and 1,153 square km (445 sq mi) as wildlife sanctuary.