Famous Personalities - Study Mode

[#261] Jamini Roy was a famous?
Correct Answer

(B) Painter

Explanation

Solution: Jamini Roy (11 April 1887 - 24 April 1972) was an Indian painter. He was honoured with the State award of Padma Bhushan in 1955. He was one of the most famous pupils of Abanindranath Tagore, whose artistic originality and contribution to the emergence of art in India remains unquestionable.

[#262] In which field 'Achchan Maharaj' has distinguished himself?
Correct Answer

(C) Dance

Explanation

Solution: Achchan Maharaj was a court dancer of several states of North India, and served for a long time at Raigarh.

[#263] The name of Pierre Cardin is associated with which of the following fields?
Correct Answer

(D) Fashion Designing

Explanation

Solution: Pierre Cardin is a French fashion designer.

[#264] Who is well known collector of artefacts and curios?
Correct Answer

(B) Salar Jung

Explanation

Solution: The Salar Jung family was a noble Hyderabad family under the Nizams, who ruled from 1720 to 1948. They are credited with safeguarding rare artifacts and collections, which are now at Salar Jung Museum.

[#265] Ms. Vijaya Mehta has earned distinction in which of the field?
Correct Answer

(A) Theatre

Explanation

Solution: Vijaya Mehta is a noted Indian Marathi film and theatre director and also an actor in many films from the Parallel Cinema. She is a founder member of Mumbai-based theatre group, Rangayan with playwright Vijay Tendulkar, and actors Arvind Deshpande and Shriram Lagoo.