21. Which book, written in 1316, retells the story of the passionate love and marriage of Alauddin’s eldest son prince Khizr Khan and Dewal Rani, daughter of Raja Karan of Gujarat?
[A] Karan Ghelo
[B] Ashiqa
[C] Qiran us-Sadain
[D] Vaghela Manas
22. Which of the following is important source material for the history of Gujarat from the beginning of the Muslim rule?
[A] Mirat-i-Sikanderi
[B] Tazkirat-ul-Muluk
[C] Mirat-i-Ahmadi
[D] Burhan-i-ma’asir
23. Which book, written in 1611, is an account of the social and cultural life of Gujarat?
[A] Mirat-i-Sikanderi
[B] Tazkirat-ul-Muluk
[C] Mirat-i-Ahmadi
[D] Burhan-i-ma’asir
24. With reference to the ongoing discussions to deal with desertification, consider the following statements Gujarat’s Banni Grasslands:
- Prosopis Juliflora introduction is a cause of Banni Grassland’s degradation.
- When cattle feed on metabolic reserve part of the grassland, desertification occurs.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
25. The ministry of Jal Shakti recently provided information about piped water coverage in India. Which of the following statements about the network are correct?
- Gujarat has the highest coverage of piped water supply in the country.
- The ministry uses Integrated Management Information System to collect data.
- Jal Jeevan mission is a community approach project for individual household water connection by 2024.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 and 3
[B] 2 and 3
[C] None of the above
[D] All of the above
26. In context with the issue of expanding ravines highlighted in Gujarat, consider the following statements about this geographical feature:
- Most of the ravines are in the vicinity of Aravalli ranges.
- Bamboo plantation helps curb expansion of ravines.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
27. In context with the ‘Future of Wind’ report released by IRENA, consider the following statements about wind energy in India:
- Most of the wind generation in India is during the north-east monsoon season.
- Gujarat has the highest installed wind capacity among the states.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
28. In reference to the recent locust attacks in Rajasthan and Gujarat, consider the following statements:
- Locusts are polyphagous feeders.
- Locust attacks are more common after monsoon than before it.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
29. Arab intruders of the Umayyad Caliphate invaded southern Gujarat during the reign of which of the following Chalukyan king?
[A] Pulkeshin II
[B] Vikramaditya I
[C] Vikramaditya II
[D] Kirtivarman II
30. The Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following states?
1. Gujarat
2. Chattisgarh
3. Uttar Pradesh
4. Jharkhand
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 3
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4