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    Major Points About Gujarat-Know Your States in PDF For SSC, Bank Exams

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    Gujarat is an important state in Western India known for its long coastline, industries, and cultural heritage. Some key facts: - Gujarat was formed in 1960 after demands to create a state for Gujarati speakers. Its capital is Gandhinagar and major cities include Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot, and Vadodara. - The state has a diverse economy focused on industries like chemicals, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, cement, and agriculture. It is a major producer of cotton, groundnuts, and other crops. - Gujarat has significant cultural and natural sites including the Gir Forest, which is home to the Asiatic lion

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    Gujarat is an important state in Western India known for its long coastline, industries, and cultural heritage. Some key facts: - Gujarat was formed in 1960 after demands to create a state for Gujarati speakers. Its capital is Gandhinagar and major cities include Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot, and Vadodara. - The state has a diverse economy focused on industries like chemicals, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, cement, and agriculture. It is a major producer of cotton, groundnuts, and other crops. - Gujarat has significant cultural and natural sites including the Gir Forest, which is home to the Asiatic lion

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    Major Points about Gujarat- Know

    Your States in PDF for SSC, Bank


    Exams
    Most of you are appearing for exams like SSC CHSL, SSC CGL, SSC MTS, IBPS PO,
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    you learn major facts, global importance, and culture of every state. This
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    about history, economy, geographical significance, flora & fauna,
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    Gujarat
    Gandhinagar
    - Ahmedabad
    - Surat
    Capital &
    - Rajkot
    Major Cities
    - Bhuj
    - Dwarka
    - Vadodara
    Districts 33
    Formed Mahagujarat Andolan
    on demanded creation of

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    state of Gujarat for
    Gujarati-speaking people
    from the bilingual Bombay state.
    Resulted in the formation of
    Gujarat and Maharashtra
    on 1 May 1960.
    Official
    Gujarati
    Language
    - Jewel of Western India
    - Manchester of the East
    - Has longest coastline
    of 1,600 Km.
    - Largest producer of
    cotton in India
    - Largest producer of
    Known as/for salt in India
    - Largest producer of
    groundnut in India
    - Gulf of Khambat-
    older than the ancient
    Harappan civilization
    dates back around
    4,000 years.
    4 geographical regions:
    - Kathiawar or
    Saurastra
    Physical
    - Kachchh
    Characteristics
    - Rann of Kachchh
    - Gujarat Plain
    Drier in the north
    Natural Tropical thorny
    Vegetation vegetation
    - Sabarmati
    towards Gulf of Cambay
    from Dhebar Lake.
    - Narmada (Rewa)
    Major
    flows from Narmada Kund
    Rivers
    to the Gulf of Khambat.
    -Tapti (Tapi)
    flows from Multai
    to the Gulf of Khambhat.
    Major - Navratri
    Regional - Uttarayan
    Festivals - Bhadra Purnima
    Major
    - Garba
    Art
    - Dandia Raas
    Forms
    - Chemical fertilizers
    - Petrochemicals
    - Pharmaceuticals
    - Polyester textiles
    Industry
    - Handicrafts
    - Cotton textiles
    - Cement
    - Vegetable oil
    Agate, Bauxite,
    Dolomite, fire clay,
    China clay, fluorite,
    Fuller's earth, kaolin,
    Minerals
    Lignite, limestone,
    Chalk, Calcareous sea sand,
    Petroleum and natural gas,
    Silica sand, Perlite

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    Bajra, Jowar,
    Rice,Wheat,
    Tobacco, Cotton,
    Agriculture Groundnut, Linseed,
    Sugarcane, Cumin,
    Isabgul (Psyllium husk),
    Mangoes and Bananas
    Sankheda Furniture,
    Agates of Cambay,
    Kutch Embroidery,
    Tangaliya Shawl,
    Geographical
    Surat Zari Craft,
    Indications
    Gir Kesar Mango,
    Bhalia Wheat,
    Kachchh ShaWS,
    Patan Patola
    State Animal Asiatic lion
    State Bird Greater flamingo
    State Flower Marigold
    State Tree Mango
    Champaner
    World -Pavagadh
    Heritage Archaeological Park,
    Sites Rani ki vav at Patan
    (The Queen's Stepwell)
    Biodiversity
    Western Ghats
    Hotspots
    Nalsarovar BS,
    Bird Gaga WS,
    Sanctuaries Khijadiya BS,
    Kutch Sanctury,
    Porbandar BS,
    Thol Lake.
    Blackbuck NP
    Gir Forest NP
    National
    Marine NP
    Parks
    Gulf of Kutch
    Vansda NP
    Biosphere
    Kachchh
    Reserve
    - Balaram Ambaji WS
    - Barda WS
    - Gaga Great Indian
    Bustard WS
    - Gir WS
    - Girnar WS
    - HingolgadhWS
    - Jambugodha WS
    - Jessore WS
    - Lala Great Indian
    Wildlife Bustard WS
    Sanctuaries - Kachchh Desert WS
    - Khijadiya WS
    - Mitiyala WS
    - Nalsarovar BS
    - Narayan Sarovar
    (Chinkara) WS
    - Paniya WS
    - Porbandar Lake WS
    - Purna WS
    - Rampara Vidi WS
    - Ratanmahal WS

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    - Shoolpaneswar
    (Dhumkhal) WS
    - Thol Lake WS
    - Wild Ass WS
    Marine
    Marine
    (Gulf of Kachchh),
    Protected Area
    Khijadia

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