Gujarat - Study Mode

[#306] How many Talukas (subdivisions) are there in Gujarat State?
Correct Answer

(A) 250 Talukas

[#307] Humayun appointed which of the following as viceroy of Gujarat?
Correct Answer

(D) Askari

Explanation

Solution: Humayun appointed his younger brother named Askari as viceroy of Gujarat and himself returned to Mandu.

[#308] Identify the structure with the help of given information: 1. The structure is made of red and buff sandstone, decorated by white and black marble. 2. It was built in 1575 AD by Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. 3. It is located at Fatehpur Sikri. Select the correct answer from options given below:
Correct Answer

(C) Buland Darwaza

Explanation

Solution: Buland Darwaza, or the "Door of Victory", was built in 1575 AD by Mughal emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. It is the main entrance to the Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri, which is 43 km from Agra, India. Buland Darwaza is the highest gateway in the world and is an example of Mughal architecture. It displays sophistication and heights of technology in Akbar's em. The Buland Darwaza is made of red and buff sandstone, decorated by white and black marble and is higher than the courtyard of the mosque.

[#309] In an initiative to track infiltration and gather intelligence, the security agencies of India have recruited a particular community people to monitor the borders of Gujarat. The people from this community have traditional knowledge of reading camel footprints. These people are predominantly found in Kutch and Banaskantha districts of Gujarat. Which of the following communities has been described above?
Correct Answer

(B) Puggie

[#310] In context with the 'Future of Wind' report released by IRENA, consider the following statements about wind energy in India: 1. Most of the wind generation in India is during the north-east monsoon season. 2. Gujarat has the highest installed wind capacity among the states. Which of the above statements is/are true?
Correct Answer

(C) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

Explanation

Solution: None of the two statements are correct.