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Art & Culture MCQs - 2026-06-06

1.
Which of the following tribal art forms is characterized by intricate patterns and motifs created by weaving grass, leaves, or bamboo, often found in the North-Eastern states of India?
A Pithora painting
B Dokra art
C Cane and Bamboo craft
D Gond painting
2.
Warli painting is a prominent tribal art form known for its simple geometric shapes and depiction of daily life. This art form primarily originates from which Indian state?
A Odisha
B Madhya Pradesh
C Maharashtra
D Rajasthan
3.
Where is the National Museum of India, a premier institution for preserving and showcasing India's cultural heritage, located?
A Mumbai
B Kolkata
C New Delhi
D Chennai
4.
Under which Union Ministry does the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) primarily function?
A Ministry of Home Affairs
B Ministry of Culture
C Ministry of Tourism
D Ministry of Education
5.
Frescoes are a type of mural painting technique. Which of the following ancient Indian sites is most renowned for its exquisite frescoes and cave paintings?
A Hampi
B Ajanta Caves
C Sanchi Stupa
D Konark Sun Temple
6.
What is the primary role of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)?
A Promoting modern art and culture
B Conservation and preservation of ancient monuments and archaeological sites
C Regulating contemporary architectural designs
D Managing national parks and wildlife sanctuaries
7.
In India, Geographical Indication (GI) tags are governed by which of the following acts?
A The Patents Act, 1970
B The Trademarks Act, 1999
C The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
D The Copyright Act, 1957
8.
Kanjeevaram Silk Sarees, known for their rich silk and intricate zari work, primarily originate from which Indian state?
A Karnataka
B Andhra Pradesh
C Tamil Nadu
D Kerala
9.
Which of the following statements is true regarding a Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
A It identifies goods originating from a specific geographical territory.
B It is granted for a period of 5 years and cannot be renewed.
C It is primarily for industrial products and not for agricultural goods.
D It is issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry without any legal backing.
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