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51.
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
52.
What kind of colors are traditionally used in the creation of Pattachitra paintings?
A Synthetic chemical dyes
B Natural vegetable and mineral colors
C Acrylic paints
D Oil-based paints
53.
Which deity is the primary theme of the traditional Pattachitra paintings of Odisha?
A Lord Shiva
B Lord Jagannath
C Lord Ganesha
D Goddess Durga
54.
What does the term 'Pattachitra' literally mean in the context of Odisha's traditional art?
A Stone carving
B Cloth picture
C Metal engraving
D Clay sculpture
55.
In which specific region of Ladakh was the ancient Buddhist monastery discovered?
A Leh
B Kargil
C Nubra Valley
D Zanskar
56.
The recently unearthed Buddhist monastery in Ladakh is believed to date back to which period?
A Mauryan Period
B Kushan Period
C Gupta Period
D Medieval Period
57.
Which organization is primarily responsible for the recent excavation of the ancient Buddhist monastery in Ladakh?
A Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
B Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR)
C National Museum Institute
D Ministry of Culture
58.
Which organization is primarily responsible for the conservation and restoration efforts at the Ajanta Caves?
A Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)
B Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
C National Museum, New Delhi
D Ministry of Culture, Government of India
59.
The ancient murals at Ajanta Caves primarily depict stories and events related to which religion?
A Hinduism
B Jainism
C Buddhism
D Sikhism
60.
The Ajanta Caves, famous for their ancient murals and rock-cut architecture, are located in which Indian state?
A Madhya Pradesh
B Maharashtra
C Karnataka
D Odisha
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