1. Who authored and published the book “The Religion of Ahimsa” in 1957, highlighting Jain philosophy of non-violence?
[A] Chandrashekhar Vijayji Maharaj
[B] Ratanchand
[C] Virchand Gandhi
[D] Kumarpal Desai
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Correct Answer: B [Ratanchand]
Notes:
“The Religion of Ahimsa” was published by Ratanchand in 1957. The book presents Jainism’s core tenet of ahimsa (non-violence). Maharashtra, home to Jain communities, hosts renowned Jain temples like Shikharji in the Western Ghats, attended by pilgrims annually.
2. Who authored the book “Mafia Queens of Mumbai”?
[A] Jhumpa Lahiri
[B] Aravind Adiga
[C] Hussain Zaidi
[D] Chetan Bhagat
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Correct Answer: C [Hussain Zaidi]
Notes:
“Mafia Queens of Mumbai” was authored by Hussain Zaidi, with research by Jane Borges, in 2011. It narrates true stories of 13 women linked to Mumbai’s underworld. The book inspired the film “Gangubai Kathiawadi” and is notable for its authentic and engaging depiction of female criminals.
3. Who is the author of the book “Athato Ghumakkad Jigyasa”?
[A] Harivansh Rai Bachchan
[B] Sumitranandan Pant
[C] Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
[D] Rahul Sankrityayan
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Correct Answer: D [Rahul Sankrityayan]
Notes:
Rahul Sankrityayan, born Kedarnath Pandit in Uttar Pradesh (1893), is known as the ‘Father of Hindi Travel Literature’ and wrote “Athato Ghumakkad Jigyasa” among many works, highlighting his profound influence on Hindi prose and travel writing.
4. Who was the author of the book “Ankaha Lucknow”?
[A] Devanand Konwar
[B] Lalji Tandon
[C] Sikhidwip Ray
[D] Phagu Chauhan
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Correct Answer: B [Lalji Tandon]
Notes:
Lalji Tandon was Bihar’s 28th Governor and authored “Ankaha Lucknow.” He was also 18th Governor of Madhya Pradesh, a BJP leader, MP from Lucknow, and associated with Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Tandon died in 2020 and has been honored with several memorials.
5. Who is the author of the book Līlāvatī Jīvanakalā, which documents the character profile of Govardhanram Tripathi’s daughter?
[A] Govardhanram Tripathi
[B] Mahadev Desai
[C] Jhaverchand Meghani
[D] Umashankar Joshi
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Correct Answer: A [Govardhanram Tripathi]
Notes:
Govardhanram Tripathi’s daughter’s character profile is documented in the book Līlāvatī Jīvanakalā.
6. Who is the author of the English book Gujarat and Its Literature?
[A] K. M. Munshi
[B] Umashankar Joshi
[C] Jhaverchand Meghani
[D] Govardhanram Tripathi
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Correct Answer: A [K. M. Munshi]
Notes:
K. M. Munshi authored the English book Gujarat and Its Literature, detailing Gujarati linguistic and literary history.
7. Who is credited as the author of the 1912 book Raste Bhatakto Shayar?
[A] Dalpatram
[B] Manilal Dwivedi
[C] Sheikh Adam Abuvala
[D] Govardhanram Tripathi
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Correct Answer: C [Sheikh Adam Abuvala]
Notes:
Dalpatram’s play ‘Lakshmi’ is a notable work in Gujarati literature. The authorship of the 1912 book Raste Bhatakto Shayar is attributed to Sheikh Adam Abuvala but remains unverified.
8. Who is the cricket historian and journalist from Gujarat who authored the book Jubilee of Cricket?
[A] Parthiv Patel
[B] Ravi Shastri
[C] Jashu Patel
[D] Vijay Merchant
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Correct Answer: C [Jashu Patel]
Notes:
Jashu Patel, cricket historian and journalist, authored the book titled Jubilee of Cricket.
9. Who is the author of the book Rajyarang, known for its contribution to political and historical discourse in Gujarat?
[A] Umashankar Joshi
[B] Jhaverchand Meghani
[C] Narmadashankar Dave (Narmad)
[D] Mahadev Desai
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Correct Answer: C [Narmadashankar Dave (Narmad)]
Notes:
Narmad’s book in history is Rajyarang, contributing to political and historical discourse through essays and narratives.
10. Who is the author of Pakshijagat, a comprehensive guidebook on the birds of Gujarat?
[A] Salim Ali
[B] Pradyuman Kanchanray Desai
[C] Rameshbhai Patel
[D] Bhupendra Patel
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Correct Answer: B [Pradyuman Kanchanray Desai]
Notes:
Pradyuman Kanchanray Desai authored Pakshijagat, a comprehensive guidebook on Gujarat birds, recognized as an important reference on the state’s avifauna.
