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261.

What is the primary objective of the newly launched Phase 3 of the Pradhan Mantri Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA)?

A To provide free laptops to all rural students

B To focus on advanced digital literacy and AI-readiness for rural citizens

C To provide high-speed satellite internet to every village

D To replace traditional banking with digital-only banking in rural areas

262.

Which historical event is primarily associated with the establishment of November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women?

A The assassination of the Mirabal sisters in 1960

B The adoption of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) in 1979

C The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action in 1995

D The establishment of UN Women in 2010

263.

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women marks the beginning of which global campaign?

A 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

B International Women's Day Campaign

C Human Rights Week

D Global Peace Initiative

264.

When is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women observed annually?

A November 25

B December 10

C October 24

D March 8

265.

The 'Living Traditions' program, part of the new ICH initiative, aims to safeguard India's diverse cultural expressions. Which international convention, ratified by India, provides a framework for safeguarding ICH?

A The UNESCO Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (1972).

B The UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2003).

C The Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (1954).

D The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006).

266.

The new government initiative for ICH preservation is expected to cover various forms of living heritage. Which of the following is NOT typically considered Intangible Cultural Heritage?

A Traditional performing arts like Kathakali.

B Oral traditions and expressions, including languages.

C Ancient forts and palaces.

D Social practices, rituals, and festive events.

267.

In 2026, the Indian government launched a new initiative aimed at the preservation and promotion of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH). Which of the following is a key objective of such initiatives?

A To digitize all historical monuments.

B To provide financial and technical support to practitioners and custodians of ICH.

C To establish archaeological research centers in every state.

D To create a national museum dedicated to ancient sculptures.

268.

The artifacts unearthed by the ASI in [Region] are currently undergoing scientific analysis, including radiocarbon dating. What is the main purpose of radiocarbon dating in archaeology?

A To determine the material composition of the artifacts.

B To ascertain the geographical origin of the artifacts.

C To estimate the age of organic materials found with the artifacts.

D To authenticate the artistic style of the artifacts.

269.

The recent discovery by ASI in [Region] includes pottery shards, terracotta figurines, and evidence of ancient urban planning. Which of these is a primary objective of the ASI's excavation work?

A To promote tourism in the region.

B To understand the socio-economic and cultural life of past civilizations.

C To collect artifacts for display in private museums.

D To establish new settlements based on ancient models.

270.

In 2026, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) announced the unearthing of significant ancient artifacts in which of the following regions, potentially dating back to the Mauryan period?

A Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

B Lothal, Gujarat

C Bhirrana, Haryana

D NEEDS_REVIEW

MCQs - 2026-09