The Famous Indian Typographers

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Who is known as the 'Father of Indian Typography' and is credited with introducing modern typography to India?

  1. J.M. Sen

  2. G. Venkat Rao

  3. R.K. Joshi

  4. Sudarshan Dutta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

J.M. Sen is widely regarded as the 'Father of Indian Typography' for his pioneering work in introducing modern typography to India and establishing the first typography school in the country.

Which Indian typographer is known for designing the widely used typeface 'Mangal' and 'Nirmala'?

  1. Sudarshan Dutta

  2. G. Venkat Rao

  3. R.K. Joshi

  4. J.M. Sen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sudarshan Dutta is renowned for designing the popular typefaces 'Mangal' and 'Nirmala', which are widely used in Indian languages.

Who is credited with designing the typeface 'Utsaah', which is commonly used in Hindi and Marathi?

  1. R.K. Joshi

  2. J.M. Sen

  3. G. Venkat Rao

  4. Sudarshan Dutta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R.K. Joshi is known for designing the typeface 'Utsaah', which is widely used in Hindi and Marathi.

Which Indian typographer is associated with the design of the typeface 'Shivaji', which is used in Marathi?

  1. G. Venkat Rao

  2. Sudarshan Dutta

  3. J.M. Sen

  4. R.K. Joshi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

G. Venkat Rao is known for designing the typeface 'Shivaji', which is commonly used in Marathi.

Who is the founder of the Indian Type Foundry and is known for his contributions to the development of Indian typography?

  1. J.M. Sen

  2. R.K. Joshi

  3. G. Venkat Rao

  4. Sudarshan Dutta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

J.M. Sen founded the Indian Type Foundry and played a significant role in the development of Indian typography.

Which Indian typographer is known for designing the typeface 'Anjali', which is widely used in Devanagari?

  1. R.K. Joshi

  2. Sudarshan Dutta

  3. J.M. Sen

  4. G. Venkat Rao


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sudarshan Dutta is renowned for designing the typeface 'Anjali', which is commonly used in Devanagari.

Who is associated with the design of the typeface 'Akshar', which is used in Gujarati?

  1. G. Venkat Rao

  2. J.M. Sen

  3. R.K. Joshi

  4. Sudarshan Dutta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

R.K. Joshi is known for designing the typeface 'Akshar', which is commonly used in Gujarati.

Which Indian typographer is known for designing the typeface 'Kruti Dev', which is widely used in Hindi?

  1. Sudarshan Dutta

  2. G. Venkat Rao

  3. R.K. Joshi

  4. J.M. Sen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sudarshan Dutta is renowned for designing the typeface 'Kruti Dev', which is commonly used in Hindi.

Who is associated with the design of the typeface 'Lohit', which is used in Assamese?

  1. J.M. Sen

  2. G. Venkat Rao

  3. R.K. Joshi

  4. Sudarshan Dutta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

R.K. Joshi is known for designing the typeface 'Lohit', which is commonly used in Assamese.

Which Indian typographer is known for designing the typeface 'Raghu', which is widely used in Malayalam?

  1. Sudarshan Dutta

  2. G. Venkat Rao

  3. R.K. Joshi

  4. J.M. Sen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sudarshan Dutta is renowned for designing the typeface 'Raghu', which is commonly used in Malayalam.

Who is associated with the design of the typeface 'Gurmukhi', which is used in Punjabi?

  1. J.M. Sen

  2. R.K. Joshi

  3. G. Venkat Rao

  4. Sudarshan Dutta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

R.K. Joshi is known for designing the typeface 'Gurmukhi', which is commonly used in Punjabi.

Which Indian typographer is known for designing the typeface 'Kannada Sangam', which is widely used in Kannada?

  1. Sudarshan Dutta

  2. G. Venkat Rao

  3. R.K. Joshi

  4. J.M. Sen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sudarshan Dutta is renowned for designing the typeface 'Kannada Sangam', which is commonly used in Kannada.

Who is associated with the design of the typeface 'Telugu Sangam', which is used in Telugu?

  1. G. Venkat Rao

  2. Sudarshan Dutta

  3. R.K. Joshi

  4. J.M. Sen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

G. Venkat Rao is known for designing the typeface 'Telugu Sangam', which is commonly used in Telugu.

Which Indian typographer is known for designing the typeface 'Tamil Sangam', which is widely used in Tamil?

  1. J.M. Sen

  2. Sudarshan Dutta

  3. R.K. Joshi

  4. G. Venkat Rao


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sudarshan Dutta is renowned for designing the typeface 'Tamil Sangam', which is commonly used in Tamil.

Who is associated with the design of the typeface 'Oriya Sangam', which is used in Odia?

  1. R.K. Joshi

  2. G. Venkat Rao

  3. J.M. Sen

  4. Sudarshan Dutta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R.K. Joshi is known for designing the typeface 'Oriya Sangam', which is commonly used in Odia.

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