Art & Culture MCQs

Archaeologists have discovered a new settlement dating back to the Vijayanagara period in Karnataka, providing insights into the urban planning and lifestyle of that era.

The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, is administered by the Geographical Indications Registry, which functions under the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

The GI tag specifically applies to Kashmiri saffron, recognizing its unique characteristics derived from the region's climate and soil, and the traditional methods of its harvest and processing.

A GI tag recognizes products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation due to that origin, like Kashmiri Saffron.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is the leading government agency responsible for archaeological research and discoveries in India, including this recent find.

The monastery's artifacts and architecture offer valuable information about the propagation of Buddhism and its associated art forms during that period.

The ancient Buddhist monastery was discovered in the Kargil district of Ladakh.

An exhibition on the Himalayas would typically feature items reflecting the region's unique cultural practices, religious art (like Thangka), traditional attire, and objects used by its indigenous communities.

The exhibition aimed to highlight the unique art, diverse cultures, and rich biodiversity found across the vast Himalayan range.

The National Museum in New Delhi hosted the 'Echoes of the Himalayas' exhibition, focusing on the diverse heritage of the Himalayan region.