Q. Identify the following facts related to photography. (December 2023, UGC NET)

(A) Nada (Felix Toumken) opened ‘Portrait Studio’ in Paris in the year book 1853

(B) In 1868, Ducas de Horrian’s book highlighting various measures of color photography was published

(C) Luminaire brothers produced the first commercial colour film in France in 1905

(D) Invention of first multilayer film Kodakrom in 1936.

(E) In 1996, Kodak launched photo CD in the market.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

1. A, B and C Only

2. B, C and D Only

3. A, C and D Only

4. B, D and E Only

Correct Ans: (1)

Explanation: (A) Nadar (Felix Toumken) opened ‘Portrait Studio’ in Paris in the year 1853: This statement is correct. Félix Nadar, whose real name was Gaspard-Félix Tournachon, was a notable French photographer. He opened his famous portrait studio in Paris in 1853, becoming renowned for his portrait photography.

(B) In 1868, Ducas de Hauron’s book highlighting various measures of color photography was published: This statement is correct. Louis Ducos du Hauron was a French pioneer of color photography. In 1868, he published works that described methods for color photography, significantly contributing to the field.

(C) Lumière brothers produced the first commercial color film in France in 1905: This statement is correct. The Lumière brothers, Auguste and Louis Lumière, were pioneers in photography and film. They introduced the Autochrome Lumière in 1907, which was one of the first commercially successful color photography processes.

Therefore answer a, b and c is correct related to photography.