1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Who is the author of the book Apaṇo Vāraso ane Vaibhav, which highlights India’s ancient cultural heritage and greatness?
[A] Darshak
[B] Ravindra Thakar
[C] Harshad Mehta
[D] Bhavesh Patel
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Correct Answer: A [Darshak]
Notes:
Darshak’s book Apaṇo Vāraso ane Vaibhav discusses India’s ancient cultural heritage and greatness, highlighting the country’s historical cultural legacy and grandeur.
8. Who authored the first known grammar book of the Gujarati language?
[A] Dayaram
[B] Govardhanram Tripathi
[C] Hemchandracharya
[D] Narsinh Mehta
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Correct Answer: C [Hemchandracharya]
Notes:
Hemchandracharya, a Jain scholar, wrote the first known grammar book of the Gujarati language, laying the foundation for its linguistic development.
9. Who is the author of the research book Sangeetanjali on Indian classical music?
[A] Omkarnath Thakur
[B] Ravi Shankar
[C] Bhimsen Joshi
[D] Ali Akbar Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Omkarnath Thakur]
Notes:
Pandit Omkarnath Thakur authored the research book Sangeetanjali on Indian classical music.
10. Who authored the books ‘A History of Ancient India’ and ‘A History of South India’?
[A] K.A. Neelakanta Shastri
[B] S. Krishnaswami Aiyangar
[C] Nilakanta Sastri
[D] K. A. Nilakanta Sastri
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Correct Answer: A [K.A. Neelakanta Shastri]
Notes:
K.A. Neelakanta Shastri (1892–1975), a South Indian historian, is renowned for ‘A History of Ancient India’ and ‘A History of South India.’ His research on Pallavas and Cholas influenced Andhra Pradesh history curriculum; awarded Padma Bhushan, 1954.
