The Different Styles of Indian Calligraphy

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the various styles of Indian calligraphy. Indian calligraphy is a rich and diverse art form with a long and storied history. From the ancient scripts of the Indus Valley Civilization to the contemporary works of modern calligraphers, Indian calligraphy has been used to express a wide range of ideas and emotions.
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Which of the following is not a major style of Indian calligraphy?

  1. Naskh

  2. Diwani

  3. Nastaliq

  4. Sütterlin


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sütterlin is a German style of calligraphy, not an Indian style.

What is the oldest known style of Indian calligraphy?

  1. Brahmi

  2. Kharoshthi

  3. Gupta

  4. Sharada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahmi is the oldest known script of the Indian subcontinent, dating back to the 3rd century BCE.

Which style of Indian calligraphy is characterized by its flowing, cursive strokes?

  1. Naskh

  2. Diwani

  3. Nastaliq

  4. Sharada


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nastaliq is a style of calligraphy that is characterized by its flowing, cursive strokes and is often used for writing Persian and Urdu poetry.

Which style of Indian calligraphy is known for its geometric shapes and intricate patterns?

  1. Naskh

  2. Diwani

  3. Kufic

  4. Sharada


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kufic is a style of calligraphy that is known for its geometric shapes and intricate patterns and is often used for writing Quranic inscriptions.

Which style of Indian calligraphy is characterized by its use of thick and thin strokes?

  1. Naskh

  2. Diwani

  3. Nastaliq

  4. Sharada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Naskh is a style of calligraphy that is characterized by its use of thick and thin strokes and is often used for writing Arabic and Persian texts.

Which style of Indian calligraphy is known for its elaborate ornamentation and flourishes?

  1. Naskh

  2. Diwani

  3. Nastaliq

  4. Sharada


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Diwani is a style of calligraphy that is known for its elaborate ornamentation and flourishes and is often used for writing royal decrees and other important documents.

Which style of Indian calligraphy is characterized by its use of dots and dashes?

  1. Naskh

  2. Diwani

  3. Nastaliq

  4. Sharada


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sharada is a style of calligraphy that is characterized by its use of dots and dashes and is often used for writing Sanskrit texts.

Which style of Indian calligraphy is known for its use of rounded shapes and curves?

  1. Naskh

  2. Diwani

  3. Nastaliq

  4. Sharada


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nastaliq is a style of calligraphy that is known for its use of rounded shapes and curves and is often used for writing Persian and Urdu poetry.

Which style of Indian calligraphy is characterized by its use of straight lines and angles?

  1. Naskh

  2. Diwani

  3. Nastaliq

  4. Sharada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Naskh is a style of calligraphy that is characterized by its use of straight lines and angles and is often used for writing Arabic and Persian texts.

Which style of Indian calligraphy is known for its use of contrasting colors?

  1. Naskh

  2. Diwani

  3. Nastaliq

  4. Sharada


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Diwani is a style of calligraphy that is known for its use of contrasting colors and is often used for writing royal decrees and other important documents.

Which style of Indian calligraphy is characterized by its use of gold and silver ink?

  1. Naskh

  2. Diwani

  3. Nastaliq

  4. Sharada


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Diwani is a style of calligraphy that is known for its use of gold and silver ink and is often used for writing royal decrees and other important documents.

Which style of Indian calligraphy is known for its use of calligraphy brushes?

  1. Naskh

  2. Diwani

  3. Nastaliq

  4. Sharada


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above styles of Indian calligraphy are known for their use of calligraphy brushes.

Which style of Indian calligraphy is known for its use of reed pens?

  1. Naskh

  2. Diwani

  3. Nastaliq

  4. Sharada


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above styles of Indian calligraphy are known for their use of reed pens.

Which style of Indian calligraphy is known for its use of metal pens?

  1. Naskh

  2. Diwani

  3. Nastaliq

  4. Sharada


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above styles of Indian calligraphy are known for their use of metal pens.

Which style of Indian calligraphy is known for its use of wooden pens?

  1. Naskh

  2. Diwani

  3. Nastaliq

  4. Sharada


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above styles of Indian calligraphy are known for their use of wooden pens.

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