Gujarat General Knowledge Hub: Explore the State

Literature and Arts

71. Q: Who is known as the ‘Father of Gujarati literature’?
    A: Narmadashankar Dave
72. Q: Which famous Gujarati writer authored “Saraswatichandra”?
    A: Govardhanram Tripathi
73. Q: Who is the well-known Gujarati poet who wrote “Jai Jai Garvi Gujarat”?
    A: Narmadashankar Dave
74. Q: Which form of theatre is traditional to Gujarat?
    A: Bhavai
75. Q: Who was the first Gujarati to receive the Jnanpith Award?
    **A : Umashankar Joshi

76. Q: What is the main theme of the literary works of Pannalal Patel?
    A: Rural life and culture
77. Q: Which Gujarati author is known for his satirical writing?
    A: Jhaverchand Meghani
78. Q: Who wrote the famous play “Mareechika” in Gujarati?
    A: Chandrakant Bakshi
79. Q: What is the primary focus of the Darpana Academy of Performing Arts in Ahmedabad?
    A: Promoting dance, drama, music, and puppetry
80. Q: Which Gujarati literary figure was a major influence in the Indian Renaissance?
    A: K.M. Munshi