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171.
What precious material is commonly incorporated into Thanjavur paintings to enhance their richness and decoration?
A Silver foil
B Platinum leaf
C Gold foil
D Copper plating
172.
Thanjavur painting is a classical art form that originated in which Indian town?
A Madurai
B Chennai
C Thanjavur
D Coimbatore
173.
The use of blockchain technology in 'Project Sanrakshan' primarily aims to ensure:
A Faster digitization speed
B Enhanced readability of faded texts
C Authenticity and integrity of digital copies
D Cost-effective storage solutions
174.
The primary goal of 'Project Sanrakshan' is to:
A Translate all ancient manuscripts into English
B Digitally preserve ancient Indian manuscripts for future generations
C Create a physical museum for all manuscripts
D Promote the study of ancient calligraphy
175.
What is a key objective of the upcoming phase of 'Project Sanrakshan'?
A To physically restore damaged manuscripts
B To develop a multilingual search engine for ancient scripts
C To create physical replicas of manuscripts
D To establish traditional scriptorium centers
176.
Which of the following technologies is NOT being utilized in 'Project Sanrakshan' for manuscript preservation?
A AI-powered Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
B Blockchain technology
C Virtual Reality (VR) simulations
D Advanced image processing
177.
Which institution is collaborating with the National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM) on 'Project Sanrakshan'?
A Indian Statistical Institute
B Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
C National Institute of Advanced Studies
D Indian Institute of Astrophysics
178.
The recent international recognition for Kalamkari art was generated through its inclusion in:
A A historical documentary
B A prominent international fashion exhibition
C A global culinary festival
D An international sports event
179.
Which Union Ministry is spearheading the revival package for Kalamkari art?
A Ministry of Culture
B Ministry of Commerce and Industry
C Ministry of Rural Development
D Ministry of Textiles
180.
What is the primary objective of strengthening the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Kalamkari art?
A To increase the price of raw materials
B To prevent imitation and ensure authenticity
C To promote machine-made replicas
D To reduce government subsidies