Art & Culture MCQs: GI Tags, Museums, Heritage Preservation

61.

Which organization is responsible for the registration and protection of GI tags in India?

A Archaeological Survey of India

B Geographical Indications Registry

C Ministry of Culture

D Handloom Export Promotion Council

62.

What is the primary material used in the weaving of authentic Kanjeevaram sarees?

A Pure Mulberry Silk

B Cotton-Silk Blend

C Synthetic Polyester

D Jute Fiber

63.

Kanjeevaram silk sarees, which recently received a renewed GI tag focus, originate from which Indian state?

A Karnataka

B Tamil Nadu

C Kerala

D Andhra Pradesh

64.

The GI tag for Malabar handloom weaving is expected to enhance the product's value and market access, particularly benefiting which group?

A Raw material suppliers

B Retail store owners

C Weavers and artisans

D Government officials

65.

What is a significant benefit of the GI tag for Malabar handloom weaving?

A Increased competition from machine-made products

B Reduced demand from local markets

C Boosting artisan livelihoods

D Decreased recognition of its unique quality

66.

Which traditional craft from the Malabar region has recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag?

A Malabar pottery

B Malabar wood carving

C Malabar handloom weaving

D Malabar mural painting

67.

What specific aspect of yoga is the Ministry of Culture focusing on for International Yoga Day 2026?

A Yoga's therapeutic benefits

B Yoga's philosophical origins

C Yoga's artistic heritage

D Yoga's global spread

68.

The initiative to highlight yoga's artistic heritage is planned for which upcoming International Yoga Day?

A International Yoga Day 2025

B International Yoga Day 2026

C International Yoga Day 2027

D International Yoga Day 2024

69.

Which ministry is set to highlight yoga's artistic heritage on International Yoga Day 2026?

A Ministry of Tourism

B Ministry of Culture

C Ministry of Ayush

D Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

70.

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.