Art and Culture Practice MCQs for UPSC and SSC Exams

201.

What is a primary objective of establishing 'Artisan Hubs' under the scheme?

A To create exclusive retail outlets for luxury brands.

B For collaborative work and training for artisans.

C To serve as administrative offices for the ministries.

D To store raw materials for industrial production.

202.

The scheme includes provisions for social security needs of registered artisans, such as:

A Free international travel.

B Health insurance and pension schemes.

C Guaranteed government employment.

D Exclusive access to luxury goods.

203.

Which of the following is NOT one of the five key pillars of the 'Parampara Poshak Yojana'?

A Financial assistance through low-interest loans.

B Mandatory relocation of artisans to urban centers.

C Direct market linkages via e-commerce platforms.

D Promotion of GI-tagged products.

204.

Which ministries jointly launched the 'Parampara Poshak Yojana'?

A Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Commerce

B Ministry of Textiles and Ministry of Culture

C Ministry of Rural Development and Ministry of MSME

D Ministry of Education and Ministry of Skill Development

205.

The issue of repatriation of cultural artifacts primarily addresses concerns related to:

A Modern art market trends.

B Colonial-era acquisitions and illicit trade.

C Contemporary artistic collaborations.

D Funding for new museum constructions.

206.

What is a significant impact of this repatriation for India?

A It will lead to the closure of all foreign museums.

B It sets a powerful precedent for other international museums holding Indian artifacts.

C It signifies the end of all cultural exchanges with the UK.

D It mandates the return of all artifacts globally.

207.

Where will the repatriated Chola bronzes be primarily housed in India?

A Chennai Museum

B National Museum, New Delhi

C Mysore Palace Museum

D Victoria Memorial, Kolkata

208.

The Chola-era bronzes are renowned for their craftsmanship and date primarily from which period?

A 3rd to 6th centuries CE

B 9th to 13th centuries CE

C 15th to 17th centuries CE

D 18th to 19th centuries CE

209.

How many Chola-era bronzes were part of this repatriation agreement?

A 5

B 10

C 15

D 20

210.

From which museum were the significant Chola-era bronzes repatriated to India?

A Louvre Museum, France

B Metropolitan Museum of Art, USA

C British Museum, UK

D State Hermitage Museum, Russia

Art & Culture MCQs