Art and Culture Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC and SSC

1.

The discovery of specific types of pottery and inscriptions in the Vidarbha region provides evidence for:

A Early Buddhist monastic activities

B Trade and cultural connections with the Roman Empire

C The presence of early agricultural communities

D The development of early urban centers

2.

Which of the following types of artifacts have been commonly unearthed in archaeological excavations in the Vidarbha region?

A Neolithic stone tools

B Bronze Age pottery and coins

C Terracotta figures, beads, and pottery

D Iron Age weapons

3.

Recent archaeological discoveries in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra have primarily shed light on which historical period?

A Indus Valley Civilization

B Mauryan Empire

C Satavahana and Vakataka periods

D Gupta Empire

4.

What is a key benefit of the 'Digital Pedia of Endangered Folk Arts' initiative for researchers and the public?

A It provides direct funding for folk artists.

B It facilitates easy access to information and resources about endangered folk arts.

C It organizes live performances of these art forms globally.

D It promotes the commercialization of endangered folk arts.

5.

The 'Digital Pedia of Endangered Folk Arts' primarily aims to create a comprehensive digital archive of:

A Classical Indian music and dance forms

B Folk art forms, including music, dance, theatre, and crafts

C Ancient Indian sculptures and architecture

D Manuscripts and ancient texts

6.

Which organization launched the 'Digital Pedia of Endangered Folk Arts' initiative to document and preserve India's vanishing folk art forms?

A National Museum

B Sangeet Natak Akademi

C Lalit Kala Akademi

D Archaeological Survey of India

Art & Culture MCQs - 2026-06-09