Question
The symbol of Indian Rupee, was conceptualized and designed by whom?
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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
D Udaya Kumar
Indian Rupee Symbol Designer Identified
The distinct symbol for the Indian Rupee (₹) was officially adopted in 2010. It was designed by an academic researcher.
Rupee Symbol Conceptualization
- The design competition for the Indian Rupee symbol was launched by the Government of India in 2009.
- Among numerous entries, the design submitted by D. Udaya Kumar was selected.
- D. Udaya Kumar, an assistant professor of visual communication design, conceptualized the symbol.
- His design incorporates the Devanagari letter 'र' (Ra) and the Roman letter 'R', symbolizing India and Rupee respectively, with two parallel horizontal lines representing the national flag's colours and integrity.
Therefore, the Indian Rupee symbol was designed by D. Udaya Kumar.
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