1. What is the primary purpose of rural godowns in Gujarat?
a) Residential Housing
b) Agricultural Storage
c) Industrial Production
d) Educational Institutions
Answer: b) Agricultural Storage
2. Which organization in Gujarat is responsible for the construction and management of rural godowns?
a) Gujarat Tourism Corporation
b) Gujarat State Electricity Corporation
c) Gujarat State Civil Supplies Corporation
d) Gujarat Urban Development Authority
Answer: c) Gujarat State Civil Supplies Corporation
3. What is the significance of rural godowns in Gujarat for farmers?
a) Entertainment
b) Crop Storage and Preservation
c) Sports Facilities
d) Healthcare Services
Answer: b) Crop Storage and Preservation
4. How do rural godowns contribute to agricultural development in Gujarat?
a) By promoting deforestation
b) By facilitating better water supply
c) By providing a market for agricultural products
d) By discouraging crop cultivation
Answer: c) By providing a market for agricultural products
5. Which type of commodities are typically stored in rural godowns in Gujarat?
a) Electronic Goods
b) Automobiles
c) Agricultural Produce
d) Clothing and Textiles
Answer: c) Agricultural Produce
6. What role do rural godowns play in mitigating post-harvest losses?
a) They contribute to increased losses
b) They have no impact on post-harvest losses
c) They help in reducing post-harvest losses
d) They are responsible for post-harvest damage
Answer: c) They help in reducing post-harvest losses
7. How does the government encourage the construction of rural godowns in Gujarat?
a) By imposing heavy taxes
b) By providing subsidies and financial assistance
c) By restricting access to agricultural land
d) By promoting urbanization
Answer: b) By providing subsidies and financial assistance
8. What is the main advantage of establishing rural godowns near agricultural fields?
a) Increased transportation costs
b) Efficient and timely storage of crops
c) Limited access to water supply
d) Minimal impact on the environment
Answer: b) Efficient and timely storage of crops
9. Which technology is often employed in modern rural godowns in Gujarat for better inventory management?
a) Abacus
b) Satellite Imaging
c) Blockchain
d) Morse Code
Answer: c) Blockchain
10. In addition to storage, rural godowns in Gujarat may also offer facilities for:
a) Shopping Centers
b) Educational Institutions
c) Cold Storage
d) Movie Theaters
Answer: c) Cold Storage
11. How do rural godowns contribute to stabilizing commodity prices in the market?
a) By promoting hoarding
b) By facilitating fair trade practices
c) By limiting access to markets
d) By increasing transportation costs
Answer: b) By facilitating fair trade practices
12. Which government department in Gujarat oversees the maintenance and quality standards of rural godowns?
a) Gujarat State Agriculture Department
b) Gujarat State Transport Department
c) Gujarat State Health Department
d) Gujarat State Fisheries Department
Answer: a) Gujarat State Agriculture Department
13. What is the purpose of establishing godowns with controlled atmospheres in Gujarat?
a) To host social events
b) To extend shelf life and maintain quality of stored crops
c) To discourage agricultural activities
d) To store non-agricultural goods
Answer: b) To extend shelf life and maintain quality of stored crops
14. What economic benefits do farmers gain from utilizing rural godowns in Gujarat?
a) Increased post-harvest losses
b) Improved market access and better prices
c) Higher transportation costs
d) Limited storage options
Answer: b) Improved market access and better prices