Savvy India: A Celebration of Indian Design

This quiz tests knowledge about Savvy India, an influential Indian fashion and lifestyle magazine published from 1986 to 2002.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which year was Savvy India first published?

  1. 1986
  2. 1988
  3. 1990
  4. 1992
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the founder and editor-in-chief of Savvy India?

  1. Shobhaa De
  2. Sujata Assomull Sippy
  3. Tarun Tahiliani
  4. Ritu Kumar
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the primary focus of Savvy India?

  1. Indian fashion and lifestyle
  2. International fashion and lifestyle
  3. Indian politics and culture
  4. Indian business and economy
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following designers was not featured in the first issue of Savvy India?

  1. Ritu Kumar
  2. Tarun Tahiliani
  3. J.J. Valaya
  4. Manish Arora
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Savvy India played a significant role in promoting which of the following?

  1. Handloom textiles
  2. Indian embroidery techniques
  3. Traditional Indian jewelry
  4. All of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following models was not featured on the cover of Savvy India?

  1. Mehr Jesia
  2. Madhu Sapre
  3. Aishwarya Rai
  4. Naomi Campbell
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Savvy India was known for its bold and unconventional covers. Which of the following was not a common theme for Savvy India covers?

  1. Nude models
  2. Political statements
  3. Experimental fashion shoots
  4. Celebrity portraits
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following designers was not a regular contributor to Savvy India?

  1. Ritu Kumar
  2. Tarun Tahiliani
  3. J.J. Valaya
  4. Rohit Bal
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Savvy India ceased publication in which year?

  1. 2000
  2. 2002
  3. 2004
  4. 2006
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a legacy of Savvy India?

  1. It helped launch the careers of many Indian designers.
  2. It promoted Indian fashion and lifestyle on a global scale.
  3. It influenced the development of Indian fashion magazines.
  4. It is still in publication today.
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following magazines is considered to be the successor to Savvy India?

  1. Vogue India
  2. Harper's Bazaar India
  3. Elle India
  4. Femina
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Savvy India is credited with helping to shape the identity of modern Indian fashion. What was one of the magazine's most significant contributions to Indian fashion?

  1. It promoted the use of traditional Indian textiles and techniques in contemporary fashion.
  2. It helped to establish Indian designers as major players in the global fashion industry.
  3. It encouraged Indian women to embrace their own cultural heritage through fashion.
  4. All of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following designers was not featured in a Savvy India cover story?

  1. Ritu Kumar
  2. Tarun Tahiliani
  3. Manish Malhotra
  4. Sabyasachi Mukherjee
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Savvy India was known for its bold and provocative content. Which of the following was not a controversial topic covered by the magazine?

  1. Nudity
  2. Political commentary
  3. LGBTQ+ issues
  4. Religious extremism
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following models was not featured on the cover of Savvy India?

  1. Mehr Jesia
  2. Madhu Sapre
  3. Aishwarya Rai
  4. Naomi Campbell