Art and Culture Practice MCQs for UPSC and SSC Exams

1.

Expansion of the National Festival Promotion Scheme typically involves:

A Reducing the number of festivals covered.

B Increasing financial assistance and geographical reach.

C Focusing only on major metropolitan festivals.

D Shifting the focus from promotion to commercialization.

2.

Which Union Ministry is primarily responsible for the implementation of the National Festival Promotion Scheme?

A Ministry of Tourism

B Ministry of Culture

C Ministry of Home Affairs

D Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

3.

The 'National Festival Promotion Scheme' aims to promote and preserve which aspect of Indian culture?

A Classical Music and Dance Forms

B Traditional Festivals and their associated cultural practices

C Handicrafts and Traditional Art Forms

D Culinary Traditions and Food Festivals

4.

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of the digital mapping of ancient monuments by ASI?

A Enhanced monitoring of structural integrity.

B Improved accessibility for virtual tours.

C Facilitation of unauthorized construction near monuments.

D Accurate documentation for restoration work.

5.

What is the main objective behind ASI's digital mapping of ancient monuments?

A To increase tourism footfall at these sites.

B To create a comprehensive digital inventory for preservation and research.

C To facilitate commercial development around the monuments.

D To replace physical conservation efforts with digital ones.

6.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has launched a digital mapping initiative for ancient monuments. Which technology is primarily being used for this purpose?

A Satellite Imagery

B LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging)

C Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

D Drone-based Photogrammetry

Art & Culture MCQs - 2026-06-20