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Indian Literary Publishing and Bookselling

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Which Indian publishing house was founded by Jyotirmoy Datta in 1948?

  1. Sahitya Akademi

  2. National Book Trust

  3. Orient Blackswan

  4. Penguin Random House India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sahitya Akademi is the national academy of letters in India, dedicated to the promotion of Indian literature in all Indian languages.

Who is considered the father of Indian bookselling?

  1. Raja Rammohan Roy

  2. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

  3. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raja Rammohan Roy was a social reformer, religious leader, and writer who is credited with introducing Western-style printing and publishing to India.

Which Indian city is known as the 'Book Capital of India'?

  1. Kolkata

  2. Delhi

  3. Mumbai

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kolkata is known as the 'Book Capital of India' due to its long history of publishing and bookselling, and its vibrant literary culture.

Which Indian publishing house was founded by Mulk Raj Anand in 1947?

  1. Hind Pocket Books

  2. Jaico Publishing House

  3. Rupa & Co.

  4. Orient Blackswan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hind Pocket Books was founded by Mulk Raj Anand in 1947 and is known for publishing affordable editions of Indian and international literature.

Which Indian bookselling chain was founded by Ramesh Jaura in 1973?

  1. Crossword Bookstores

  2. Landmark Bookstores

  3. Oxford Bookstores

  4. Starmark Bookstores


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Crossword Bookstores was founded by Ramesh Jaura in 1973 and is one of the largest bookselling chains in India.

Which Indian publishing house was founded by K. L. Mukhopadhyay in 1932?

  1. Sahitya Akademi

  2. National Book Trust

  3. Orient Blackswan

  4. Ananda Publishers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ananda Publishers was founded by K. L. Mukhopadhyay in 1932 and is known for publishing high-quality editions of Indian literature and academic books.

Which Indian bookselling chain was founded by Nandan Nilekani and Sanjeev Aggarwal in 2007?

  1. Flipkart

  2. Amazon India

  3. Snapdeal

  4. Paytm Mall


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Flipkart was founded by Nandan Nilekani and Sanjeev Aggarwal in 2007 and is one of the largest e-commerce companies in India, with a significant focus on bookselling.

Which Indian publishing house was founded by Gopinath Mohanty in 1957?

  1. Sahitya Akademi

  2. National Book Trust

  3. Orient Blackswan

  4. Grantha Mandir


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Grantha Mandir was founded by Gopinath Mohanty in 1957 and is known for publishing Odia literature and books on Indian culture and history.

Which Indian bookselling chain was founded by R. K. Narayan in 1932?

  1. Crossword Bookstores

  2. Landmark Bookstores

  3. Oxford Bookstores

  4. Higginbothams


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Higginbothams was founded by R. K. Narayan in 1932 and is one of the oldest bookselling chains in India, with stores in Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.

Which Indian publishing house was founded by M. N. Srinivas in 1951?

  1. Sahitya Akademi

  2. National Book Trust

  3. Orient Blackswan

  4. Allied Publishers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Allied Publishers was founded by M. N. Srinivas in 1951 and is known for publishing academic and professional books, as well as Indian literature.

Which Indian bookselling chain was founded by J. K. Rowling in 1995?

  1. Crossword Bookstores

  2. Landmark Bookstores

  3. Oxford Bookstores

  4. Bloomsbury India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bloomsbury India was founded by J. K. Rowling in 1995 and is the Indian branch of Bloomsbury Publishing, a major international publishing house.

Which Indian publishing house was founded by R. K. Laxman in 1969?

  1. Sahitya Akademi

  2. National Book Trust

  3. Orient Blackswan

  4. Tulsi Publications


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tulsi Publications was founded by R. K. Laxman in 1969 and is known for publishing humorous and satirical books, as well as books on Indian culture and history.

Which Indian bookselling chain was founded by T. N. Seshan in 1981?

  1. Crossword Bookstores

  2. Landmark Bookstores

  3. Oxford Bookstores

  4. Sapna Book House


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sapna Book House was founded by T. N. Seshan in 1981 and is a leading bookselling chain in South India, with stores in Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.

Which Indian publishing house was founded by Khushwant Singh in 1980?

  1. Sahitya Akademi

  2. National Book Trust

  3. Orient Blackswan

  4. Rupa & Co.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rupa & Co. was founded by Khushwant Singh in 1980 and is known for publishing a wide range of books, including fiction, non-fiction, and academic books.

Which Indian bookselling chain was founded by Anand Neelakantan in 2012?

  1. Crossword Bookstores

  2. Landmark Bookstores

  3. Oxford Bookstores

  4. Bookadda


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bookadda was founded by Anand Neelakantan in 2012 and is an online bookselling platform that offers a wide range of books, including Indian and international literature, academic books, and children's books.

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