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1.
Which dynasty was ruling the Odisha region during the 12th century, a period known for the construction of the Jagannath Temple and other recently discovered structures?
A Gajapati Dynasty
B Eastern Ganga Dynasty
C Bhauma-Kara Dynasty
D Somavamshi Dynasty
2.
The 12th-century temples discovered in Odisha are primarily built in which architectural style?
A Dravida Style
B Vesara Style
C Kalinga Style
D Indo-Saracenic Style
3.
A 12th-century temple complex was recently discovered during an excavation near which famous religious site in Odisha?
A Konark Sun Temple
B Jagannath Temple, Puri
C Lingaraj Temple, Bhubaneswar
D Barabati Fort
4.
The digital documentation of tribal arts often focuses on 'Intangible Cultural Heritage'. Which of the following is an example of intangible heritage?
A Stone Sculptures
B Tribal Oral Traditions and Folk Songs
C Ancient Terracotta Pottery
D Megalithic Burial Sites
5.
जनजातीय लोक कलाओं के दस्तावेजीकरण में 3D स्कैनिंग और फोटोग्रामेट्री का उपयोग करने का प्राथमिक उद्देश्य क्या है?
A To replace physical museums with virtual ones
B To create high-fidelity digital replicas for preservation and research
C To mass-produce tribal art for commercial export
D To identify the age of the artifacts using carbon dating
6.
Which nodal agency under the Ministry of Culture is primarily responsible for the digital documentation and preservation of endangered tribal folk arts in India?
A Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
B Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)
C Sahitya Akademi
D National Archives of India
7.
The scientific study of ancient and historical writing systems and scripts, crucial for deciphering and understanding manuscripts, is known as:
A Numismatics
B Epigraphy
C Palaeography
D Philology
8.
Apart from paper, which of the following materials was most commonly used for writing manuscripts in ancient and medieval India, especially in South India?
A Clay tablets
B Palm leaves
C Papyrus
D Parchment
9.
The National Museum, which recently showcased its rare manuscripts collection, is located in which Indian city?
A Mumbai
B Kolkata
C New Delhi
D Chennai
10.
What is a distinctive characteristic of traditional Kanjeevaram silk sarees that sets them apart?
A They are known for their intricate mirror work and embroidery.
B The border and pallu of the saree are often woven separately and then meticulously interlocked with the body.
C They primarily use Tussar silk and natural dyes derived from vegetables.
D They are characterized by their lightweight fabric and abstract geometric patterns.
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