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Art & Culture MCQs - 2026-07-09

1.
The digitization of rare manuscripts by institutions like the National Museum is often supported by broader national initiatives. Which of the following initiatives is specifically focused on creating a comprehensive digital repository for the collections of Indian museums?
A National Digital Library of India (NDLI)
B National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM)
C National Portal and Digital Repository for Indian Museums (NDRMI)
D Digital India Programme
2.
The rare manuscript collection at the National Museum, currently undergoing digitization, encompasses a wide array of subjects and languages. Which of the following best describes the linguistic diversity of this collection?
A Primarily ancient Indian languages like Sanskrit and Pali
B A mix of Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian, and various regional Indian languages
C Exclusively European languages introduced during colonial rule
D Predominantly Buddhist texts in Tibetan and Chinese
3.
The National Museum, New Delhi, has been actively digitizing its rare manuscript collection. What is the most significant benefit of this initiative?
A Reducing the need for physical storage space
B Generating substantial revenue through online subscriptions
C Ensuring long-term preservation and global accessibility for research and education
D Facilitating the sale of original manuscripts to private collectors
4.
In the traditional Kalamkari painting process, what is the primary function of 'Kalam' (pen)?
A To apply wax for resist dyeing
B To draw outlines and fill colors
C To engrave designs on wooden blocks
D To prepare the fabric for dyeing
5.
Consider the following statements regarding Kalamkari art: 1. It involves hand-painting or block-printing on cotton fabric. 2. Srikalahasti Kalamkari and Machilipatnam Kalamkari are two prominent styles, both having GI tags. 3. Natural dyes derived from plants and minerals are exclusively used in its traditional form. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A 1 only
B 2 and 3 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
6.
Kalamkari, a traditional art form that has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, is primarily associated with which Indian state?
A Karnataka
B Andhra Pradesh
C Telangana
D Odisha
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