Question

Anant Pai, better known as ‘Uncle Pai’, who recently died, was the creator of which among the following comic series?

• A. Chacha Chaudhary
• B. Chandamama
• C. Indrajaal Comics
• D. Amar Chitra Katha

Hint:

Anant Pai founded Amar Chitra Katha in 1967 and later Tinkle magazine.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept.
Anant Pai was a pioneering figure in Indian comics publishing.

Step 2: Check the options.
Chacha Chaudhary was created by Pran Kumar Sharma, not Anant Pai, so option A is wrong. Chandamama was founded by B. Nagi Reddy and Chakrapani, so option B is wrong. Indrajaal Comics was a separate publishing imprint, not his creation, so option C is wrong.

Step 3: Final Answer.
Anant Pai created Amar Chitra Katha, the comic series based on Indian mythology, history, and folklore, and he also later launched Tinkle magazine. Option D is correct.