Gujarat - Study Mode

[#186] The Kathiawar Peninsula is separated from the south-eastern part of Gujarat by which of the following Gulfs/ Bays?
Correct Answer

(B) Gulf of Khambat

Explanation

Solution: The Kathiawar Peninsula is separated from the south-eastern part of Gujarat by Gulf of Khambat. It is located in the Arabian Sea along the west coast of India, in Gujarat.

[#187] The ministry of Jal Shakti recently provided information about piped water coverage in India. Which of the following statements about the network are correct? 1. Gujarat has the highest coverage of piped water supply in the country. 2. The ministry uses Integrated Management Information System to collect data. 3. Jal Jeevan mission is a community approach project for individual household water connection by 2024. Select the correct option from the given below:
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

[#188] In which year the Navnirman Andolan was started in Gujarat?
Correct Answer

(B) 1974

Explanation

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.

[#189] In which year the Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation (SRDC) was set up?
Correct Answer

(B) May 1997

Explanation

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.

[#190] In which year, Akbar annexed Gujarat in his empire?
Correct Answer

(C) 1573

Explanation

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.