Gujarat Literature and Arts General Knowledge Questions
Q: Who is known as the ‘Father of Gujarati literature’?
A: Narmadashankar Dave
Q: Which famous Gujarati writer authored “Saraswatichandra”?
A: Govardhanram Tripathi
Q: Who is the well-known Gujarati poet who wrote “Jai Jai Garvi Gujarat“?
A: Narmadashankar Dave
Q: Which form of theatre is traditional to Gujarat?
A: Bhavai
Q: Who was the first Gujarati to receive the Jnanpith Award?
A : Umashankar Joshi
Q: What is the main theme of the literary works of Pannalal Patel?
A: Rural life and culture
Q: Which Gujarati author is known for his satirical writing?
A: Jhaverchand Meghani
Q: Who wrote the famous play “Mareechika” in Gujarati?
A: Chandrakant Bakshi
Q: What is the primary focus of the Darpana Academy of Performing Arts in Ahmedabad?
A: Promoting dance, drama, music, and puppetry
Q: Which Gujarati literary figure was a major influence in the Indian Renaissance?
A: K.M. Munshi