The Techniques of Indian Typography

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What is the primary writing instrument used in Indian typography?

  1. Pen

  2. Brush

  3. Stylus

  4. Chisel


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The brush is the primary writing instrument used in Indian typography due to its flexibility and ability to create a variety of strokes.

What is the traditional writing surface used in Indian typography?

  1. Paper

  2. Parchment

  3. Cloth

  4. Palm Leaf


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Palm leaf is the traditional writing surface used in Indian typography due to its durability and resistance to insects and moisture.

What is the most common script used in Indian typography?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Devanagari is the most common script used in Indian typography due to its widespread use in North India and its association with the Hindi language.

What is the term for the decorative flourishes and embellishments used in Indian typography?

  1. Rangoli

  2. Mehndi

  3. Kolam

  4. Alpana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rangoli is the term for the decorative flourishes and embellishments used in Indian typography, which are often created using colored powders or rice.

What is the technique of writing in which the letters are connected by a continuous line?

  1. Cursive

  2. Script

  3. Handwriting

  4. Calligraphy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cursive is the technique of writing in which the letters are connected by a continuous line, which is often used in Indian typography to create a flowing and elegant appearance.

What is the term for the traditional method of printing in India that uses wooden blocks?

  1. Block Printing

  2. Woodcut

  3. Linocut

  4. Xylography


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Block printing is the traditional method of printing in India that uses wooden blocks, which are carved with the desired design and then inked and pressed onto paper.

What is the term for the traditional method of printing in India that uses metal plates?

  1. Metal Printing

  2. Lithography

  3. Intaglio

  4. Etching


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Metal printing is the traditional method of printing in India that uses metal plates, which are engraved with the desired design and then inked and pressed onto paper.

What is the term for the traditional method of printing in India that uses stone tablets?

  1. Stone Printing

  2. Lithography

  3. Intaglio

  4. Etching


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stone printing is the traditional method of printing in India that uses stone tablets, which are carved with the desired design and then inked and pressed onto paper.

What is the term for the traditional method of printing in India that uses fabric?

  1. Fabric Printing

  2. Textile Printing

  3. Block Printing

  4. Screen Printing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fabric printing is the traditional method of printing in India that uses fabric, which is often decorated with intricate designs using dyes and stamps.

What is the term for the traditional method of printing in India that uses leaves?

  1. Leaf Printing

  2. Nature Printing

  3. Botanical Printing

  4. Eco-Printing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Leaf printing is the traditional method of printing in India that uses leaves, which are often used to create intricate designs on paper or fabric.

What is the term for the traditional method of printing in India that uses natural dyes?

  1. Natural Dye Printing

  2. Vegetable Dye Printing

  3. Eco-Printing

  4. Botanical Printing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Natural dye printing is the traditional method of printing in India that uses natural dyes, which are extracted from plants and used to create intricate designs on paper or fabric.

What is the term for the traditional method of printing in India that uses metal stamps?

  1. Metal Stamping

  2. Embossing

  3. Debossing

  4. Foil Stamping


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Metal stamping is the traditional method of printing in India that uses metal stamps, which are often used to create intricate designs on paper or fabric.

What is the term for the traditional method of printing in India that uses wooden stamps?

  1. Woodblock Printing

  2. Block Printing

  3. Xylography

  4. Linocut


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Woodblock printing is the traditional method of printing in India that uses wooden stamps, which are often used to create intricate designs on paper or fabric.

What is the term for the traditional method of printing in India that uses stone stamps?

  1. Stone Stamping

  2. Lithography

  3. Intaglio

  4. Etching


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stone stamping is the traditional method of printing in India that uses stone stamps, which are often used to create intricate designs on paper or fabric.

What is the term for the traditional method of printing in India that uses fabric stamps?

  1. Fabric Stamping

  2. Textile Printing

  3. Block Printing

  4. Screen Printing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fabric stamping is the traditional method of printing in India that uses fabric stamps, which are often used to create intricate designs on paper or fabric.

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