Art & Culture MCQs

Paunar, located in the Vidarbha region, has yielded significant archaeological evidence from the Satavahana period, including coins and pottery.

Discoveries of Roman coins and pottery in Vidarbha sites like Paunar indicate extensive trade networks with the Roman Empire.

Many recent discoveries in Vidarbha, such as those at Paunar and Adam, are linked to the Satavahana period.

Abstract expressionism is a modern art movement, not a traditional folk art form.

The initiative's main goal is to document and preserve endangered folk arts by creating a comprehensive digital archive.

The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) launched the 'Digital Pedia of Endangered Folk Arts' initiative.

A Geographical Indication (GI) tag identifies a product as originating from a specific region, ensuring its unique quality and protecting traditional knowledge.

The word 'Rogan' means oil-based, and the art involves boiling castor oil for hours to create a thick paste mixed with pigments.

Rogan art is a traditional craft from the Kutch region of Gujarat, involving painting on fabric using castor oil-based pigments.

The festival aims to promote the rich cultural heritage, music, and traditions associated with the River Ganga.