Art & Culture MCQs for UPSC & SSC

1.

Consider the following statements regarding Geographical Indication (GI) tags in India: 1. A GI tag is primarily granted to agricultural products, foodstuffs, wine and spirit drinks, handicrafts, and industrial products. 2. The GI tag provides legal protection to prevent unauthorized use of the registered GI by others. 3. The first product to receive a GI tag in India was Darjeeling Tea.

A Only 1 and 2

B Only 2 and 3

C Only 1 and 3

D All 1, 2 and 3

2.

The 'Bastar Dhokra' craft, which recently received a GI tag, is a traditional metal craft primarily practiced in which Indian state?

A Madhya Pradesh

B Jharkhand

C Chhattisgarh

D Odisha

3.

Which of the following traditional crafts from Odisha recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag?

A Pattachitra Painting

B Sambalpuri Ikat

C Lanjia Saura Painting

D Pipili Applique Work

4.

The concept of World Heritage Sites is primarily governed by which international convention?

A The Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (1972)

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

C The UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage (2001)

D The Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2003)

5.

The theme "Heritage and Resilience" for World Heritage Day 2026 emphasizes which of the following aspects?

A The ability of heritage sites to withstand natural disasters and climate change impacts.

B The economic sustainability of heritage tourism.

C The role of heritage in promoting international diplomacy.

D The digital preservation of intangible cultural heritage.

6.

World Heritage Day, officially known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, is celebrated annually on which date?

A April 18

B May 18

C June 18

D July 18

Art & Culture MCQs - 2026-04-18