Art and Culture Current Affairs MCQs

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The discovery of these new megalithic sites in Vidarbha contributes significantly to our understanding of:

A Early agricultural practices and crop domestication in the region.

B The social structure, belief systems, and funerary customs of ancient communities.

C The development of early urban centers and trade networks.

D The evolution of script and early forms of writing.

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What type of archaeological evidence is commonly found at the new megalithic sites in Vidarbha, indicating burial practices?

A Cave paintings and rock shelters

B Terracotta figurines and seals

C Dolmens, menhirs, and stone circles

D Copper tools and bronze artifacts

3.

Recent archaeological discoveries in Vidarbha, Maharashtra, have unearthed new megalithic sites dating back to which period?

A Neolithic Period (c. 6000 BCE - 2000 BCE)

B Chalcolithic Period (c. 2000 BCE - 700 BCE)

C Iron Age (c. 1200 BCE - 300 BCE)

D Gupta Period (c. 320 CE - 550 CE)

4.

The 'Virasat-e-Bharat' digital portal is expected to facilitate which of the following in the long run?

A Increased international funding for cultural preservation projects.

B Greater public engagement and participation in cultural heritage activities.

C Standardization of cultural education curricula across educational institutions.

D Commercialization of traditional art forms for global markets.

5.

Which Union Ministry is primarily responsible for the development and launch of the 'Virasat-e-Bharat' digital portal?

A Ministry of Tourism

B Ministry of Culture

C Ministry of Education

D Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

6.

The 'Virasat-e-Bharat' digital portal, launched in 2026, aims to achieve which of the following primary objectives?

A To digitize and preserve India's intangible cultural heritage.

B To promote tourism in historical monuments across India.

C To create a marketplace for traditional Indian handicrafts.

D To provide online courses on Indian classical music and dance.

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