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Gujarat is the largest producer of ____________.

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  1. Rice

  2. Milk

  3. Wheat

  4. Mango

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gujarat is the largest producer of Milk.

Gujarat is the largest producer of salt in India because _______.

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  1. It has extensive dry coast

  2. It has extensive shallow seas

  3. Its coastal water are very saline

  4. Besides producing salt from saline water, it has reserves of rock salt

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gujarat lies in sub tropical high pressure zone towards west India. It is characterized by semi - arid & arid conditions. The coastal zone of the state remains dry during most part of the year. Hence, salt production is high.

Ankleshwar is famous for _____.

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  1. Gold mining

  2. Petrochemical Industry

  3. Manufacturing Industry

  4. Wheat producton

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ankleswar is famous for petrochemical industry. After independence oil was first struck in Gujarat at Lunej of Kheda (now in Anand district) in 1958. Thereafter oil was found at Ankleshwar, Mahesana, Kalol etc.

Certain services which are of utmost importance to the citizens are called Essential services. If such services are halted for a short period the entire life cycle is disrupted. The government holds power to prevent the people working in essential service from going on a strike.Which of the following can be considered as essential service?
(1) Gas and water supply
(2) Production of the Indian Flag
(3) T.V. news channels and the daily newspapers
(4) Postal, telegraph and telephone service

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  1. Only 3

  2. Only 2 and 3

  3. Only 1 and 4

  4. All of the given

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A country as a political entity is under obligation to provide essential services to its citizens. The International Labour Office, a United Nations agency, makes distinctions between an essential service and a minimum service. Essential services are those services whose interruption endangers life, personal safety and health of whole or part of the population. The following may be considered to be essential services:
• hospital sector
• electricity services
• water supply services
• the telephone service
• the police and the armed forces
• the fire-fighting services
• public or private prison services
• the provision of food to pupils of school age and the cleaning of schools
• air traffic control

Which region of Gujarat is famous for its wheat production?

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  1. Kanam

  2. Charotar

  3. Bhal

  4. Nalkantha

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bhal region is situated on the deltas of the Sabarmati, Bhogawo, Bhada, Lilka and other rivers that flow east and southeast off the Kathiawar peninsula into the Gulf of Cambay. Bhalia Wheat is a major farm cultivation in the region.

In Gujarat where are small and big Agate (Akik) stones are found?

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  1. Jaipur

  2. Raipur

  3. Ranpur

  4. Khadagpur

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Agate (Akik) stones are found in Khambat taluka in Anand district of Gujarat State. 

Which mineral is used for melting metal?

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  1. Fluorspar

  2. Limestone

  3. Bauxite

  4. China clay

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fluorspar is found in the districts of Vadodara, Bharuch. Fluorspar is very useful for melting metals. It is available only in Gujarat in entire Asia.

Which district is the leading producer of tobacco in Gujarat?

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  1. Charotar (Kheda - Vadodara)

  2. Surat

  3. Ahmedabad

  4. Junagadh

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tobacco plants require sandy and fertile soil to grow. Moderate rainfall is required for the production of tobacco. Charotar (Kheda - Vadodara) district is the leading producer of tobacco in Gujarat. When the leaves of tobacco plants dry up, it appears yellow like gold.

 In which districts of Gujarat, sugarcane is grown more?

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  1. Surat

  2. Navsari

  3. Saurashtra

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fertile land, adequate rainfall and good irrigation facilities are the essential factors for the production of sugarcane. Sugarcane is grown more in the districts of Surat, Navsari and Saurashtra.

Gujarat ranks _____ in the production of millet in India.

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  1. First

  2. Second

  3. Third

  4. Fourth

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sandy and soft coloured (Goradu) soil is suitable for millet. Gujarat ranks second in the production of millet in India. Banaskantha district is the leading producer of millet. Millet requires less rainfall, moderate temperature and an adequate amount of sunlight.