Solution:
The British East India company established its first Indian factory in 1613 at Surat, Gujarat and its second in 1616 at Masulipatnam on the Andhra Coast of the Bay of Bengal.
128. During which year was Gujarat green revolution company limited was launched?
Solution:
The Gujarat green revolution company limited was launched in 2005. The main objective of the Company is to implement the Micro Irrigation Scheme to save water and energy. It also aims to increase agricultural production and productivity.
129. What is the female literacy rate of Gujarat as per the 2011 census?
Solution:
Literacy rate in Gujarat saw upward trend and was 78.03% as per 2011 population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 85.75% while female literacy was at 69.68%.
130. How many Municipal corporations are there in Gujarat?
Solution:
Administratively, Gujarat has classified ULB in A, B, C and D classes Currently, there are 170 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Gujarat; of which, 8 are Municipal Corporations and 162 are municipalities. All 8 Municipal Corporations of the state include urban population of 150 lakhs.