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MCQs - 2026-04

3021.
What is the primary role of the Sangeet Natak Akademi in India?
A To promote contemporary visual arts
B To preserve and promote India's performing arts traditions
C To fund film production
D To regulate the music industry
3022.
The strengthening of the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Pattachitra aims to:
A Promote the use of synthetic colors
B Protect the authenticity and economic value of genuine paintings
C Encourage mass production by factories
D Reduce the cost of raw materials for all artists
3023.
Which village in Odisha is renowned as a heritage crafts village for Pattachitra artists?
A Konark
B Puri
C Raghurajpur
D Bhubaneswar
3024.
What is a primary theme depicted in Pattachitra paintings?
A Modern cityscapes
B Abstract geometric patterns
C Hindu mythology, especially Lord Jagannath
D Wildlife photography
3025.
Which Indian state is the origin of the Pattachitra art form?
A West Bengal
B Bihar
C Odisha
D Assam
3026.
The name 'Pattachitra' is derived from Sanskrit words. What do 'Patta' and 'Chitra' mean respectively?
A Color and painting
B Cloth and picture
C Brush and design
D Thread and weaving
3027.
Besides dance, what other elements are associated with the traditional knowledge and skills of Garba performance?
A Sculpture and architecture
B Music, costume design, and oral traditions
C Culinary arts and pottery
D Textile weaving and metalworking
3028.
The nomination of 'Garba of Gujarat' emphasizes its role in:
A Promoting individual artistic expression
B Fostering community bonding and social cohesion
C Encouraging competition among dancers
D Preserving ancient warfare techniques
3029.
Which organization is responsible for maintaining the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?
A International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)
B United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
C International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM)
D World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
3030.
What does the circular motion in Garba dance often symbolize?
A Victory over enemies
B Fertility, prosperity, and the cycle of life
C The changing seasons
D The journey of the soul