Art and Culture Practice MCQs for UPSC and SSC Exams

1.

The discovery of ancient terracotta artifacts in Vidarbha by ASI is significant for understanding which aspect of ancient Indian history?

A Ancient trade routes

B Daily life and cultural practices

C Military strategies

D Religious rituals only

2.

What type of artifacts were primarily discovered by the ASI in Vidarbha?

A Bronze sculptures

B Stone inscriptions

C Terracotta objects

D Gold coins

3.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recently discovered ancient terracotta artifacts in which region of India?

A Vidarbha

B Malabar Coast

C Bundelkhand

D Kutch

4.

Which of the following is NOT typically a component of a digital initiative for endangered folk arts?

A Video documentation of performances.

B Oral history interviews with practitioners.

C Creation of 3D printed replicas of artifacts.

D Online archives and databases.

5.

What is the primary objective of the 'Digital Initiative for Endangered Folk Arts'?

A To create a commercial marketplace for folk artists.

B To digitize and archive traditional art forms for future generations.

C To provide financial aid directly to folk artists.

D To organize international festivals for folk arts.

6.

Which organization launched the 'Digital Initiative for Endangered Folk Arts' to preserve and promote traditional art forms?

A Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

B National Museum

C Sangeet Natak Akademi

D National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA)

Art & Culture MCQs - 2026-06-28