Gujarat GK Questions and Answers
11. Which of the following is correct with respect to Shaka rule in India?
- The Shaka rule gave rise to trade in Gujarat through sea.
- They issued a large number of silver coins.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
Notes:
The following are some of the benefits associated with the Shaka rule in India:
1. The Shaka rule gave rise to a trade in Gujarat through the sea.
2. They issued a large number of silver coins.
12. Which of the following kings fought with the Traikutaka king, Dahrasena of southern Gujarat?
[A] Narendrasena
[B] Rudrasena II
[C] Prithivisena II
[D] Prithvisena I
[C] Prithivisena II
Notes:
Prithivisena II had to face the invasion of Harisena of Vatsagulma line thrice, and the invasion of Bhavadottavarman of the Nala dynasty. He also fought with the Traikutaka king, Dahrasena of southern Gujarat.
13. Which of the following kings exercised control over Malwa, Rajputana, and Gujarat?
[A] Harichandra
[B] Vatsaraja
[C] Nagabhatta I
[D] Nagabhatta II
[C] Nagabhatta I
Notes:
Nagabhatta I is also considered the real founder of Gurjara Pratiharas. He also defeated the Arab army under Tamin and Junaid during the Caliphate campaigns in India. He exercised control over the areas of Malwa, Rajputana, and Gujarat.
14. Which company has completed the sale of its 50 percent stake in GIFT City to the Gujarat government?
[A] IL&FS
[B] Indiabulls
[C] IIFCL
[D] IDFC
[A] IL&FS
Notes:
Debt-ridden IL&FS announced that it has completed the sale of its 50 percent stake in GIFT (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) City to the Gujarat government.
The sale has generated over Rs 32 crore for its equity value. It has also reduced its consolidated debt by more than Rs 1,200 crore. Gujarat Urban Development Company Ltd (GUDCL) is the owner of the remaining 50% stake in GIFTCL. It has offered to purchase IL&FS’s share in GIFTCL.
15. Arab intruders of the Umayyad Caliphate invaded southern Gujarat during the reign of which of the following Chalukyan kings?
[A] Pulkeshin II
[B] Vikramaditya I
[C] Vikramaditya II
[D] Kirtivarman II
[C] Vikramaditya II
Notes:
During the reign of Vikramaditya II the Arab intruders of the Umayyad Caliphate invaded southern Gujarat, which was under Chalukya rule. However, the Arabs were defeated and driven out by Pulakesi who was a Chalukya governor of Navsari.
16. Which among the following matches of regions and their states are correct?
- 1. Baghelkhand- Madhya Pradesh
- 2. Kuttanad- Kerala
- 3. Rarh- West Bengal
- 4. Saurashtra- Gujarat
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 4
[C] 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Notes:
Baghelkhand is situated in Madhya Pradesh. Kuttanad is situated in Kerala. Rarh is situated in West Bengal. Saurashtra is situated in Gujarat.
17. Which among the following matches of islands and their location are correct?
- 1. Elephanta Island- Mumbai
- 2. St. Mary’s Islands- Karnataka
- 3. Dharmadam Island- Kerala
- 4. Piram Island- Gujarat
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 3 & 4
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Notes:
Some of the islands of India and their correct location- are Elephanta Island- Mumbai, St. Mary’s Islands- Karnataka, Dharmadam Island- Kerala, Piram Island- Gujarat.
18. Arrange the following states and Union territories of India as per the descending order of the total mangrove cover.
- 1. West Bengal
- 2. Andaman and Nicobar
- 3. Gujarat
- 4. Andhra Pradesh
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 1, 3, 2, 4
[C] 2, 1, 3, 4
[D] 3, 2, 1, 4
[B] 1, 3, 2, 4
Notes:
The correct descending order- West Bengal (42.45%), Gujarat (23.66%), Andaman and Nicobar (12.39%), Andhra Pradesh.
19. Which of the following coastal features of India are correct?
- 1. The most fertile arable lands are found near the coast.
- 2. Most of the industries are located on the coastline.
- 3. About 14% of the population of India lives along the coast.
- 4. The state of Gujarat has the longest coastline.
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 4
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Notes:
The total length of the coastline of India is about 7,517 kilometers. The most fertile arable lands are found near the coast. Most of the industries are located in the coastline. About 14% of the population of India lives along the coast. The state of Gujarat has the longest coastline.
20. Which among the following statements is correct?
- 1. Alluvial soil is formed by the deposition of sediments by rivers and waves
- 2. Black soil is found in the dry and Semi-dry regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat
- 3. Red soil cannot retain much water
- 4. Laterite soil is found over lava deposits in the Deccan
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] 3 & 4
[B] 1 & 3
Notes:
Alluvial soil is formed by the deposition of sediments by rivers and waves. Black soil has much water holding capacity. Red soil cannot retain much water. Laterite soils are formed by the process of lateralization.