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The Art of Indian Photography: A Journey Through History

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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

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raja Deen Dayal was a pioneering Indian photographer who is credited with being the first Indian to open a commercial photography studio in India.

What was the name of the first Indian photography society?

  1. The Photographic Society of India

  2. The Bombay Photographic Society

  3. The Calcutta Photographic Society

  4. The Madras Photographic Society

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Photographic Society of India was founded in 1856 and is the oldest photography society in India.

Which Indian photographer was known for his iconic photographs of the Taj Mahal?

  1. Raja Deen Dayal

  2. Samuel Bourne

  3. John McCosh

  4. William Johnson

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Samuel Bourne was a British photographer who is known for his iconic photographs of the Taj Mahal.

Which Indian photographer was known for his photographs of the Indian Mutiny?

  1. Raja Deen Dayal

  2. Samuel Bourne

  3. John McCosh

  4. William Johnson

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

John McCosh was a British photographer who is known for his photographs of the Indian Mutiny.

Which Indian photographer was known for his photographs of the Indian National Congress?

  1. Raja Deen Dayal

  2. Samuel Bourne

  3. John McCosh

  4. William Johnson

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

William Johnson was an Indian photographer who is known for his photographs of the Indian National Congress.

Which Indian photographer was the first to receive the Padma Shri award?

  1. Raja Deen Dayal

  2. Samuel Bourne

  3. John McCosh

  4. Homai Vyarawalla

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Homai Vyarawalla was the first Indian photographer to receive the Padma Shri award.

Which Indian photographer was the first to receive the Padma Bhushan award?

  1. Raja Deen Dayal

  2. Samuel Bourne

  3. John McCosh

  4. Raghu Rai

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Raghu Rai was the first Indian photographer to receive the Padma Bhushan award.

Which Indian photographer was the first to receive the Padma Vibhushan award?

  1. Raja Deen Dayal

  2. Samuel Bourne

  3. John McCosh

  4. Sebastião Salgado

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sebastião Salgado was the first photographer to receive the Padma Vibhushan award.

Which Indian photographer is known for his photographs of the Kumbh Mela?

  1. Raja Deen Dayal

  2. Samuel Bourne

  3. John McCosh

  4. Raghu Rai

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Raghu Rai is known for his photographs of the Kumbh Mela.

Which Indian photographer is known for his photographs of the Indian diaspora?

  1. Raja Deen Dayal

  2. Samuel Bourne

  3. John McCosh

  4. Vandy Mehra

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vandy Mehra is known for his photographs of the Indian diaspora.

Which Indian photographer is known for his photographs of the Indian Railways?

  1. Raja Deen Dayal

  2. Samuel Bourne

  3. John McCosh

  4. Prashant Panjiar

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Prashant Panjiar is known for his photographs of the Indian Railways.

Which Indian photographer is known for his photographs of the Indian wildlife?

  1. Raja Deen Dayal

  2. Samuel Bourne

  3. John McCosh

  4. Narendra Singh Negi

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Narendra Singh Negi is known for his photographs of the Indian wildlife.

Which Indian photographer is known for his photographs of the Indian Himalayas?

  1. Raja Deen Dayal

  2. Samuel Bourne

  3. John McCosh

  4. Amit Pasricha

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amit Pasricha is known for his photographs of the Indian Himalayas.

Which Indian photographer is known for his photographs of the Indian street life?

  1. Raja Deen Dayal

  2. Samuel Bourne

  3. John McCosh

  4. Raghu Rai

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Raghu Rai is known for his photographs of the Indian street life.

Which Indian photographer is known for his photographs of the Indian festivals?

  1. Raja Deen Dayal

  2. Samuel Bourne

  3. John McCosh

  4. Raghu Rai

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Raghu Rai is known for his photographs of the Indian festivals.

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