Gujarat State

Q. Who was the first Gujarati laureates to win the Jnanpith Award?

A
Umashankar Joshi
B
K. M. Munshi
C
Rajendra Shah
D
Raghuveer Chaudhari

Correct Answer

Umashankar Joshi

More Questions on Gujarat

  • Q. With reference to cultivation of Cotton in India, which among the following statements is/are correct? 1. Approximately 65% of India’s cotton is produced on rainfed areas. 2. Majority of the cotton is produced in central zone comprising Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Choose the correct option from the given below:
    A)Only 2
    B)Both 1 and 2
    C)Only 1
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Who is the first person from Gujarat to received Padma Shri award?
    A)Onkar Nath Thakore
    B)Chintaman Govind Pandit
    C)Bhag Mehta
    D)Parixitlal Majumdar
    Answer: Bhag Mehta
  • Q. Which is the Gujarat State Flower?
    A)Jasmine
    B)Marigold
    C)Rose
    D)Lily
    Answer: Marigold
  • Q. Which one is the first original novel of Gujarati literature?
    A)Bhatt nu Bhopalu
    B)Veermati
    C)Karan Ghelo
    D)Ishvara Prarthanamala
    Answer: Karan Ghelo
  • Q. Narmad was born in
    A)Wadhwan
    B)Rajkot
    C)Surat
    D)Surendranagar
    Answer: Surat
  • Q. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to desertification? 1. Desertification is the destruction of biological potential of the land which can eventually lead to desert like conditions. 2. Desertification is a major issue which is faced by desert adjoining areas, which stretches across parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab and Haryana. Select the correct option from given below:
    A)Only 2
    B)Both 1 and 2
    C)Only 1
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. The Adalaj Stepwell is located in which district?
    A)Gandhinagar
    B)Banaskantha
    C)Amreli
    D)Bhavnagar
    Answer: Gandhinagar
  • Q. Which among the following king introduced compulsory primary education in Gujarat?
    A)Fateh Singh Gaekwad
    B)Mulraj Solanki
    C)Meghraj Singh
    D)Sayajirao Gaekwad
    Answer: Sayajirao Gaekwad
  • Q. In which year, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was awarded with Bharat Ratna award?
    A)1992
    B)1993
    C)1991
    D)1994
    Answer: 1991
  • Q. Who is the longest serving Chief Minister of Gujarat?
    A)Jivraj Narayan Mehta
    B)Shankersinh Vaghela
    C)Narendra Modi
    D)Chimanbhai Patel
    Answer: Narendra Modi
  • Q. The Battle of Assaye was fought in the year
    A)1804
    B)1805
    C)1803
    D)1807
    Answer: 1803
  • Q. When was Navsari formed as a district of Gujarat?
    A)1987
    B)1997
    C)2007
    D)1999
    Answer: 1997
  • Q. Who is the first Gujarati woman to win Magsaysay Award?
    A)Anandi Ben Patel
    B)Ilabahen Bhatt
    C)Ranjan Bhatt
    D)None of the Above
    Answer: Ilabahen Bhatt
  • Q. The “Tanariri” Music Festival is organized by the Government of Gujarat in the month of
    A)Paush
    B)Magha
    C)Kartika
    D)Vaisakha
    Answer: Kartika
  • Q. Where is the Nani Daman Fort situated in India?
    A)Maharashtra
    B)Gujarat
    C)Bihar
    D)Punjab
    Answer: Gujarat
  • Q. Which is the capital of Gujarat?
    A)Gandhinagar
    B)Ahmedabad
    C)Rajkot
    D)Baroda
    Answer: Gandhinagar
  • Q. There are total _________ administrative districts in Gujarat.
    A)31
    B)33
    C)30
    D)34
    Answer: 33
  • Q. By what name was Siddhpur known in ancient times?
    A)Suryapur
    B)Sristhal
    C)Karnavati
    D)Kathiawar
    Answer: Sristhal
  • Q. Which company has completed the sale of its 50% stake in GIFT City to the Gujarat government?
    A)India bulls
    B)IIFCL
    C)IL & FS
    D)IDFC
    Answer: IL & FS
  • Q. The Navsari city is situated on the banks of which river?
    A)Aji
    B)Purna River
    C)Tapi
    D)Sabarmati
    Answer: Purna River

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