Art & Culture MCQs: GI Tags, Heritage Sites & Cultural Preservation

1.

What type of structures were primarily found during the excavation of the ancient site in Bihar's Araria district?

A Hindu temples and shrines

B Jain stupas and caves

C Buddhist monastery remains, including walls and possibly stupas

D Ancient residential complexes of common people

2.

The ancient Buddhist monastery remains unearthed by ASI in Bihar's Araria district are believed to belong to which historical period?

A Mauryan Period

B Gupta Period

C Pala Period

D Kushan Period

3.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recently unearthed ancient Buddhist monastery remains in which district of Bihar?

A Nalanda

B Gaya

C Araria

D Vaishali

4.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the GI tag for 'Kala Jeera' rice?

A It is the first rice variety from Odisha to receive a GI tag.

B The GI tag recognizes its unique aroma and nutritional value.

C It is primarily used for industrial purposes due to its high yield.

D The GI tag was granted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India.

5.

The 'Kala Jeera' rice, which recently secured a GI tag, is primarily cultivated in which region of Odisha?

A Koraput

B Puri

C Ganjam

D Sambalpur

6.

Odisha's 'Kala Jeera' rice, which recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, is often referred to as the:

A King of Rice

B Prince of Rice

C Queen of Rice

D Emperor of Rice

Art & Culture MCQs - 2026-05-23