Art & Culture MCQs

The news specifically mentions the digitization of 'ancient sculptures' to provide virtual access.

The National Museum, one of the largest museums in India, is located on Janpath, New Delhi.

The digitization project aims to make the museum's collection accessible to a wider audience globally through virtual platforms, enhancing public engagement.

The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, provides for the registration and better protection of geographical indications relating to goods in India.

Kanjeevaram Silk originates from Kanchipuram, a town in Tamil Nadu, and is a significant part of the state's textile heritage.

A GI tag primarily protects the unique geographical origin and traditional craftsmanship associated with a product, preventing unauthorized use of its name.

Digitization helps in the long-term preservation of fragile manuscripts and makes them accessible to a global audience, fulfilling the goal of 'wider access'.

The topic explicitly mentions 'Rare Manuscripts' as the items being digitized by the National Museum.

The topic clearly states that the National Museum is digitizing rare manuscripts.

GI tags are primarily aimed at protecting the unique identity of products originating from a specific geographical region, preventing unauthorized use, and thereby supporting the livelihoods of local artisans.