Art and Culture Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC and SSC Exams

191.

Which ancient Harappan site in Gujarat was known as a major port city and a center for bead-making?

A Surkotada

B Dholavira

C Lothal

D Nageshwar

192.

Which Harappan site in Gujarat is famous for its unique water management system and is a UNESCO World Heritage site?

A Lothal

B Dholavira

C Rojdi

D Rangpur

193.

Which family is prominently known for preserving and practicing the traditional Kutchhi Rogan Art for generations?

A The Salvi family

B The Khatri family

C The Vankar family

D The Jadeja family

194.

What is the primary material used to create the distinctive paint in Kutchhi Rogan Art?

A Vegetable dyes mixed with tree sap

B Mineral pigments mixed with animal fat

C Castor oil boiled with vegetable pigments

D Synthetic colors mixed with beeswax

195.

Kutchhi Rogan Art, which recently received a GI Tag, is a traditional craft primarily associated with which region of Gujarat?

A Saurashtra

B Kutch

C North Gujarat

D South Gujarat

196.

Vadnagar, the site of a significant ancient settlement, is located in which Indian state?

A Rajasthan

B Maharashtra

C Gujarat

D Madhya Pradesh

197.

Which of the following is a key feature of the archaeological findings at Vadnagar, Gujarat, highlighting its historical significance?

A Discovery of the world's oldest known Buddhist stupa.

B Evidence of continuous human habitation for over 2,800 years.

C Unearthing of a complete Indus Valley Civilization city.

D Remains of the largest Roman trading post in India.

198.

What period does the recently discovered ancient settlement in Vadnagar, Gujarat, primarily span, making it significant?

A Pre-Harappan to early medieval period

B Harappan to Gupta period

C Mauryan to Mughal period

D Vedic to British colonial period

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