Gujarat - Study Mode

[#286] Who was the first Chief Minister of Gujarat?
Correct Answer

(D) Jivraj Narayan Mehta

Explanation

Solution: The state of Gujarat was created on 1 st May 1960, composed of the Gujarati speaking districts of Bombay State following the Mahagujarat Movement. Jivraj Narayan Mehta of the INC was the inaugural chief minister.

[#287] Who was the first European power to arrive in Gujarat?
Correct Answer

(C) Portuguese

Explanation

Solution: Portugal or Portuguese was the first European power to arrive in Gujarat and after the Battle of Diu and Treaty of Bassein, acquired several enclaves along the Gujarati coast, including Daman and Diu as well as Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

[#288] Who was the first Governor of Gujarat?
Correct Answer

(C) Mehdi Nawaz Jung

Explanation

Solution: Nawab Mehdi Nawaz Jung was a Hyderabadi and later Indian bureaucrat and was Secretary to the Executive Council during the Nizam rule. He also served as the Governor of Gujarat from 1960 to 1965.

[#289] Who was the first Gujarati laureates to win the Jnanpith Award?
Correct Answer

(B) Umashankar Joshi

Explanation

Solution: The first Gujarati laureates to win the Jnanpith Award was Umashankar Joshi in 1967.

[#290] Who was the first independent Muslim ruler of Gujarat?
Correct Answer

(A) Ahmad Shah I

Explanation

Solution: Ahmad Shah I was the first independent sultan of Gujarat, who founded Ahmedabad (1411).