Art & Culture MCQs: GI Tags, Heritage Sites, Classical Dance Forms

1.

Which famous festival is held annually in the Rann of Kutch to promote its cultural heritage?

A Hornbill Festival

B Rann Utsav

C Pushkar Mela

D Surajkund Mela

2.

What is the significance of a 'Cultural Landscape' recognition by UNESCO?

A It focuses only on the natural biodiversity of the region

B It recognizes the combined works of nature and man

C It provides funding for industrial development in the area

D It prohibits all human activity in the region

3.

In which Indian state is the 'Rann of Kutch' located?

A Rajasthan

B Gujarat

C Punjab

D Haryana

4.

What is the main purpose of digitizing museum collections?

A To sell the original artifacts to private collectors

B To preserve the digital record and increase accessibility for global audiences

C To replace the physical museum with a virtual one permanently

D To reduce the number of visitors to the physical museum

5.

Where is the National Museum of India located?

A Mumbai

B Kolkata

C New Delhi

D Chennai

6.

What technology is primarily being used by the National Museum to digitize ancient sculptures for 3D viewing?

A 3D Laser Scanning

B Satellite Imaging

C X-ray Diffraction

D Carbon Dating

7.

Which of the following is a key benefit for artisans after their textile product receives a GI tag?

A Automatic exemption from all income taxes

B Direct appointment to government jobs

C Enhanced marketability and protection against counterfeit products

D Mandatory retirement for all traditional weavers

8.

What is the primary objective of granting a GI tag to traditional textile products?

A To increase the export tax on textiles

B To provide legal protection and prevent unauthorized use of the product name

C To mandate the use of synthetic fibers in traditional weaving

D To transfer the ownership of the craft to the government

9.

Which organization is responsible for the registration and protection of Geographical Indications (GI) in India?

A Archaeological Survey of India

B Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks

C Ministry of Culture

D National Institute of Design

Art & Culture MCQs - 2026-06-15