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)
Answer: C
The Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's national academy for music, dance, and drama, has been instrumental in launching digital initiatives to document and promote endangered folk arts.
22.
The discovery of the 12th-century temple complex in Odisha is significant because it sheds light on:
A Buddhist monastic traditions in ancient Odisha
B Jain pilgrimage routes and their expansion
C The evolution of Shaivism and temple architecture in the region
D Ancient trade routes with Southeast Asian countries
Answer: C
The Ekamra Kshetra, where the discovery was made, is a prominent center of Shaivism. The new findings provide crucial insights into the religious practices, architectural development, and cultural history of Shaivism in Odisha during that period.
23.
The newly discovered 12th-century temple complex in Odisha is likely associated with which architectural style and dynasty?
A Nagara style, Kalinga School; Eastern Ganga Dynasty
B Dravidian style; Chola Dynasty
C Vesara style; Western Ganga Dynasty
D Indo-Islamic style; Mughal Dynasty
Answer: A
Odisha's temples, particularly from the 12th century, predominantly follow the Nagara style of architecture, specifically the Kalinga School, and were often patronized by the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.
24.
Recently, a 12th-century temple complex was discovered in which district of Odisha, believed to be part of the 'Ekamra Kshetra' heritage?
A Puri
B Khordha
C Ganjam
D Cuttack
Answer: B
The temple complex was discovered during the heritage tank renovation project near the Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar, which is located in Khordha district and is part of the Ekamra Kshetra.
25.
The primary objective of digitizing ancient palm-leaf manuscripts is to:
A Promote tourism to historical sites
B Generate revenue through digital sales
C Ensure long-term preservation and global accessibility of their content
D Replace physical libraries with digital archives entirely
Answer: C
Digitization helps in creating digital copies of fragile manuscripts, protecting their content from physical decay and making them accessible to researchers and the public worldwide without handling the originals.
26.
What is a significant challenge in the digitization of ancient palm-leaf manuscripts?
A Lack of internet connectivity in storage facilities
B High cost of digital cameras and scanning equipment
C Fragility and deterioration of the leaves over time
D Scarcity of trained personnel for data entry and cataloging
Answer: C
Palm-leaf manuscripts are extremely delicate and prone to physical damage, fungal attacks, and deterioration, making their careful handling and digitization a major challenge.
27.
Which Indian government initiative is primarily responsible for the digitization and preservation of ancient manuscripts, including palm-leaf manuscripts?
A National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM)
B National Digital Library of India (NDLI)
C Digital India Programme
D National Archives of India (NAI)
Answer: A
The National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM) was established in 2003 by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, specifically for the documentation, conservation, and digitization of Indian manuscripts.
28.
Which of the following initiatives is aimed at supporting artists practicing endangered classical art forms in India?
A National Film Development Corporation (NFDC)
B Sahitya Akademi
C Scheme for Scholarships and Fellowships for the Promotion of Arts and Culture
D National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA)
Answer: C
The 'Scheme for Scholarships and Fellowships for the Promotion of Arts and Culture' by the Ministry of Culture provides financial support to young artists and established gurus in the field of performing arts, including endangered classical forms.
29.
The Sangeet Natak Akademi plays a crucial role in the preservation and promotion of India's classical arts. Which of the following is its primary mandate?
A Promoting only film and television arts.
B Preserving and propagating the intangible heritage of India's music, dance, and drama.
C Focusing solely on modern and contemporary art forms.
D Organizing international art exhibitions.
Answer: B
The Sangeet Natak Akademi is the national academy for music, dance, and drama, and its core function is to preserve and promote these classical art forms.
30.
Which of the following is NOT recognized as a classical art form by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India?
A Kathakali
B Odissi
C Garba
D Kuchipudi
Answer: C
Garba is a popular folk dance of Gujarat and is not classified as a classical art form by the Ministry of Culture.
