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Indian Photography: Capturing the Essence of a Diverse Nation

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Who is considered the father of Indian photography?

  1. Raja Deen Dayal

  2. Samuel Bourne

  3. John McCosh

  4. William Johnson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raja Deen Dayal (1844-1910) is widely regarded as the father of Indian photography. He was a pioneer in the field and produced some of the earliest and most iconic photographs of India.

Which of the following is not a prominent style of Indian photography?

  1. Documentary photography

  2. Street photography

  3. Portrait photography

  4. Wildlife photography


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While documentary, street, and portrait photography are all prominent styles in Indian photography, wildlife photography is not typically considered a major genre in the country.

Which Indian photographer is known for his iconic black-and-white photographs of rural India?

  1. Raghu Rai

  2. Homai Vyarawalla

  3. Sebastiăo Salgado

  4. Henri Cartier-Bresson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raghu Rai (born 1942) is a renowned Indian photographer known for his powerful black-and-white images that capture the essence of rural India.

Who was the first Indian woman photojournalist?

  1. Homai Vyarawalla

  2. Annapurna Devi

  3. Tara Singh

  4. Kamala Das


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Homai Vyarawalla (1913-2012) was the first Indian woman photojournalist. She covered significant events in Indian history, including the Indian independence movement and the first Republic Day parade.

Which Indian photographer is known for his surreal and dreamlike images?

  1. Jyoti Bhatt

  2. Dayanita Singh

  3. Atul Dodiya

  4. Sheba Chhachhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jyoti Bhatt (born 1934) is an Indian photographer known for his surreal and dreamlike images that often explore themes of identity, memory, and the subconscious.

Which Indian photography exhibition showcased the works of 101 Indian photographers?

  1. The Family of Man

  2. India: A Celebration of Diversity

  3. The Great Indian Photography Show

  4. Indian Photography: A Historical Perspective


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The exhibition "India: A Celebration of Diversity" showcased the works of 101 Indian photographers and was held at the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi in 2018.

Which Indian photographer is known for his photo series "The Last Supper"?

  1. Raghu Rai

  2. Dayanita Singh

  3. Sheba Chhachhi

  4. Atul Dodiya


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dayanita Singh (born 1961) is an Indian photographer known for her photo series "The Last Supper", which explores the lives of eunuchs in India.

Which Indian photographer is known for his work on the partition of India?

  1. Henri Cartier-Bresson

  2. Margaret Bourke-White

  3. Raghu Rai

  4. Sebastiăo Salgado


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Margaret Bourke-White (1904-1971) was an American photographer known for her work on the partition of India in 1947.

Which Indian photographer is known for his work on the Bhopal gas tragedy?

  1. Raghu Rai

  2. Dayanita Singh

  3. Sheba Chhachhi

  4. Atul Dodiya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raghu Rai (born 1942) is an Indian photographer known for his work on the Bhopal gas tragedy in 1984.

Which Indian photographer is known for his work on the Kumbh Mela?

  1. Raghu Rai

  2. Dayanita Singh

  3. Sheba Chhachhi

  4. Atul Dodiya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raghu Rai (born 1942) is an Indian photographer known for his work on the Kumbh Mela, a Hindu pilgrimage festival.

Which Indian photographer is known for his work on the Indian diaspora?

  1. Raghu Rai

  2. Dayanita Singh

  3. Sheba Chhachhi

  4. Atul Dodiya


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dayanita Singh (born 1961) is an Indian photographer known for her work on the Indian diaspora.

Which Indian photographer is known for his work on the Indian middle class?

  1. Raghu Rai

  2. Dayanita Singh

  3. Sheba Chhachhi

  4. Atul Dodiya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sheba Chhachhi (born 1958) is an Indian photographer known for her work on the Indian middle class.

Which Indian photographer is known for his work on the Indian LGBTQ community?

  1. Raghu Rai

  2. Dayanita Singh

  3. Sheba Chhachhi

  4. Atul Dodiya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Atul Dodiya (born 1959) is an Indian photographer known for his work on the Indian LGBTQ community.

Which Indian photographer is known for his work on the Indian transgender community?

  1. Raghu Rai

  2. Dayanita Singh

  3. Sheba Chhachhi

  4. Atul Dodiya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sheba Chhachhi (born 1958) is an Indian photographer known for her work on the Indian transgender community.

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