UPSC Prelims 2007 Q10: Art & Culture – Painting & Visual Arts
Raghu Rai is well known
for which one of the following areas?
- (a) Environment protection
- (b) Olympic Games
- (c) Journalism
- (d) Civil aviation
Answer: (c) Journalism
Explanation
Raghu Rai's field
| Field option | Correct association? |
|---|---|
| Environment protection | No |
| Olympic Games | No |
| Journalism | Yes — celebrated photojournalist |
| Civil aviation | No |
Raghu Rai is one of India's most celebrated photojournalists, known for his coverage of events like the Bhopal gas tragedy and his long association with Magnum Photos — his field is journalism (photojournalism).
Answer: (c) Journalism.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Not linked to environment protection.
- (b) Incorrect. Not linked to the Olympic Games.
- (c) CORRECT. Raghu Rai is a renowned photojournalist — journalism.
- (d) Incorrect. Not linked to civil aviation.
Key point
Raghu Rai is a celebrated Indian photojournalist (journalism).
Remember
Raghu Rai: renowned for journalism (photojournalism).
Common mistakes
- Not recognising Raghu Rai's field as specifically photojournalism.
- Confusing him with other Indian photographers in non-journalistic fields (e.g., fashion, wildlife).
- Mixing him up with Raghubir Singh, another noted Indian photographer.
Exam tip
Raghu Rai = photojournalism (Bhopal gas tragedy coverage, Magnum Photos).
Sources
- Magnum Photos — Raghu Rai (photographer profile)
- Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India — Padma Awards Directory (Raghu Rai, Padma Shri)