GPSC Notes

  Bhavai Bhavai is popular folk theatre from Gujarat with over 700 year of history. The word derives its meaning from combination of two words- bhav meaning emotion and vahini means carrier. Thus, it means the art form that carries emotions . Its original aim was to create awareness and entertainment. Hence, it evolved as a open air theatre, with simple but exxagerated storylines and vernacular humour. One night of performance includes many skits, which are called vesha . Music, dance, and vernacular humour are highlights of any Bhavai vesha. Bhavaiya/Vyas/Nayak community is the main proponent of this theatre. While actors from different background perform the Bhavai today, it was the male members of the Bhavaiya community who were the sole performers most of the history. Story of the Bhavai's origin and creation of Bhavai community dates back to the 14 th century and is credited to the Asait Thakar . Historically, the Bhavaiyya community made its living by relying on the alms ...

  🌋Minerals in Gujarat Gujarat is the principal producer of Bauxite, Marl, Sulphur, Manganese ore and Petroleum & natural gas in the country . The State is the sole holder of the country's chalk, marl and per litre sources and possesses 66% fluorite, 28% diatomite, 25% bentonite, 18% granite,12% wollastonite, 10% limestone and 9% bauxite resources. Major Minerals Lignite Popularly termed as ' Brown Gold ' all over the world. Gujarat is rich in high grade Lignite. 25%-35% carbon content, lowest rank of coal due to its relatively low heat content . Mined all around the world and is used almost exclusively as a for steam electric power generation. Found in Katchh, Bhavnagar and Tadkeshwar(Bharuch) . Bauxite Sedimentary rock with relatively high aluminium content . World's main source of alluminium and gallium. Reserves Bauxite are found in Kutch as well as Devbhoomi Dwarka District. Plant Grade Bauxite is consumed for manufacturing of Refractories, Abrasives, Monolith...