Art & Culture MCQs

Digitalization combats the natural decay of paper and ink, allows for wider dissemination of knowledge beyond physical locations, and makes fragile documents accessible without further damage.

The focus is on manuscripts that are at risk of being lost due to age, damage, or lack of access, and which represent crucial aspects of India's intellectual and cultural history.

The project aims to safeguard India's rich textual heritage by digitizing manuscripts, making them accessible to researchers and the public while ensuring their long-term preservation.

Dholavira is renowned for its elaborate water conservation system, including large reservoirs and channels, which was crucial for sustaining the population in an arid region.

Lothal has yielded a significant collection of seals, beads (especially carnelian), and pottery, indicating its role as a major trading hub.

Lothal, located in Gujarat, is famous for its ancient dockyard, which is a testament to the maritime trade and advanced engineering skills of the Harappan civilization.

The Geographical Indications Registry, under the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks, manages GI tags in India.

Pashmina wool is obtained from the Changthangi goat, which is found in the high-altitude regions of Ladakh.

GI tag (Geographical Indication) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.

Cultural festivals like Virasat Utsav focus on folk performances, handicrafts, and traditional culinary arts.