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[#251] Which poet is popularly known as Kavi Kant?
Correct Answer
(C) Manishankar Ratnji Bhatt
Explanation
Solution: Manishankar Ratnji Bhatt, popularly known as Kavi Kant was a Gujarati poet, playwright and essayist. He is an innovator of Khandkavya, a typical Gujarati poetic form and narration of one episode. His book Purvalap (1923) is a landmark in Gujarati poetry.
[#252] The city of Wadhwan is situated on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer
(A) Bhogavo River
Explanation
Solution: Located on the banks of the Bhogavo River, around 3 km from Surendranagar and 111 km from Ahmedabad, Wadhwan is a known location for its old world royal charm and serene space with a life and culture of its own. It was historically the capital of Wadhwan State.
[#253] The district headquarter of Dang district is situated in
Correct Answer
(A) Ahwa
Explanation
Solution: Dang is a district in the southeastern part of the state of Gujarat in western India. The administrative headquarters of the district are located in Ahwa.
[#254] The famous Bhadra Fort in Ahmedabad was built by
Correct Answer
(A) Ahmed Shah I
Explanation
Solution: Bhadra Fort was built by Ahmed Shah, the founder of the city, in 1411 AD. The fort's name was taken from the Bhadrakali Temple that stands nearby. The fort was also called Aark fort centuries ago. The British captured the fort in 1817 and used it as a prison until Independence.
[#255] The famous Jama Masjid of Ahmedabad was built in the year
Correct Answer
(D) 1424
Explanation
Solution: Jama Masjid (literally Friday Mosque), also known as Jumah Mosque or Jami Masjid, is a mosque in Ahmedabad and was built in 1424 during the reign of Ahmad Shah I.