Art & Culture MCQs - 2026-05-31

Numerous Buddhist sites in Vidarbha, including stupas, chaityas, and viharas, indicate that Buddhism was a prominent religion in the region and received significant patronage during ancient times.

Discoveries of Roman coins, amphorae fragments, and rouletted pottery in Vidarbha sites suggest extensive trade networks connecting the region with the Roman Empire during the Satavahana era.

Several recent excavations in Vidarbha, particularly at sites like Paunar and Adam, have yielded significant artifacts and structures dating back to the Satavahana period (circa 3rd century BCE to 3rd century CE).

Carnatic music is a classical music tradition, whereas Madhubani, Kathakali, and Warli are considered folk or traditional art forms that are often targeted for preservation.

The initiative focuses on documenting endangered folk art forms, including their techniques, history, and the artists who practice them, to ensure their survival.

The Sangeet Natak Akademi launched the 'Digital Pedia of Endangered Folk Arts' initiative to document and preserve India's vanishing folk art forms.