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China clay is found in which district/s of Gujarat?

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  1. Sabarkantha

  2. Surat

  3. Mehsana

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gujarat is rich in minerals. The minerals available in Gujarat have contributed in the rapid development of industries. China clay is found in the districts of Sabarkantha, Mehsana, Surat, Panchmahal. It is used for Paper, textile, pesticides, plastic, in cosmetics and cement industries.

The Gir forest is the last remaining habitat of the _________.

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  1. Tiger.

  2. Crocodiles.

  3. Lion.

  4. Monkeys.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bodies of at least 11 Asiatic lions have been found in the Gir Forest National Park of Gujarat. All the bodies were found in the last 11 days. ... The Asiatic lion is an endangered species and Gujarat's Gir Forest National Park is one of their last remaining habitats. As per the 2015 census, Gir is home to 523 lions.

The Mehsana breed of buffalo is chiefly found in ____________.

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  1. Haryana

  2. Gujarat

  3. Punjab

  4. Maharashtra

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Correct Option: B

Which is the longest river of Gujarat?

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  1. Mahi

  2. Narmada

  3. Tapti

  4. Sabarmati

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gujarat is endowed with several rivers, lakes, wells, step wells, streams, ponds and oceans. There are rivers like the Banas, Saraswati, Rupen, Meshwo, Sabarmati, Vatrak, Mahi, Vishwamitra, Dhadhar, Narmada, Kim, Tapi, Purna, Kaveri, Kankavati, Bhakhi, Aaji, Bhudar, Shetrunji, Machchhu, etc. Some rivers of north Gujarat like the Banas, Saraswati and Rupen drain into the small Rann of Kutch. That is why they are called Inland Rivers. The main rivers of Gujarat are the Narmada, Tapi, Mahi and Sabarmati. The Narmada is the longest river of Gujarat.

Why Saal wood is used in making railway sleepers?

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  1. It has aesthetic look

  2. It is a soft wood

  3. It doesn't get affected by termites for long period of time

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Saal wood is the best wood. It does not get affected by termites for long period of time that is why Saal wood is used in making railway sleepers, railway coaches, buildings and furniture. 

Match boxes are made from the soft wood of ________ trees.

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  1. Teak

  2. Shimlo

  3. Saal

  4. Neem

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Match boxes are made from the soft wood of shimlo trees, and the goods and plywood industries have developed for packaging industries.

Which of the following is an Inland river of Gujarat?

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  1. Banas

  2. Saraswati

  3. Rupen

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gujarat is endowed with several rivers, lakes, wells, step wells, streams, ponds and oceans. Some rivers of north Gujarat like the Banas, Saraswati and Rupen drain into the small Rann of Kutch. That is why they are called Inland Rivers. 

Mangrove forests in Gujarat are found in the ________ district.

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  1. Jamnagar

  2. Junagadh

  3. Kutch

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mangrove forests are found in the western regions of Kutch and along the muddy shores. They are mainly found in districts of Jamnagar, Junagadh, Kutch.

 Which is the biggest port in Gujarat?

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  1. Kandla

  2. Mundra

  3. Navlakhi

  4. Porbandar

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The coastline of Gujarat is approximately. 1600 km long. There are 40 big and small ports on the seacoast of Gujarat; the main ports are Kandla, Bhavnagar, Porbandar, Veraval, Okha, Bedi, Navlakhi, Mundra, Pipavav, Poshitra, Dahej, Magdalla and Hajira. Kandla is the biggest port among the other ports of Gujarat.

According to the varied climatic conditions and topography, the forests of Gujarat are classified into _____ categories.

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  1. Four

  2. Five

  3. Six

  4. Seven

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Due to the varied climatic conditions and topography of Gujarat, the forests of Gujarat are classified into four Categories.

  1. Equatorial Forests:These forests are found in the areas that experience 120 cms. or more rainfall.
  2. Arid Forests: These forests are found in the area that experience moderate rainfall i.e. 60 to 120 cms.
  3. Thorny Forests: These forests are found in the area that experience less than 60 cms of rainfall i.e. in the northern dry regions.
  4. Mangrove Forests (Tidal Forests): These forests are found in the western regions of Kutch and along the muddy shores.