MCQs on Art & Culture Current Affairs (July 2026)

1.

What is the primary significance of a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, as awarded to Kutchhi Rogan Art?

A It provides exclusive export rights to the producers.

B It certifies the product's organic nature.

C It identifies products originating from a specific geographical region, possessing qualities due to that origin.

D It grants patent rights for the manufacturing process.

2.

The traditional practice of Kutchhi Rogan Art is predominantly associated with which specific family in the Nirona village of Kutch, Gujarat?

A Rathore family

B Khatri family

C Jadeja family

D Solanki family

3.

Kutchhi Rogan Art, recently in news for its GI tag, is a unique form of textile painting primarily practiced in which Indian state, and what is the main ingredient of its distinctive paint?

A Rajasthan; Vegetable dyes

B Gujarat; Castor oil

C Maharashtra; Acrylic colors

D Uttar Pradesh; Mineral pigments

4.

The 'Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar' (MGMD) project is an integral part of which larger national mission?

A National Digital India Mission

B National Mission on Cultural Mapping

C National Heritage Conservation Mission

D National Rural Livelihood Mission

5.

The 'Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar' project aims to create a comprehensive database of India's rural cultural heritage. What is the expected output for each village under this project?

A A detailed economic survey report.

B A 'cultural profile' documenting its heritage.

C A list of eligible beneficiaries for government schemes.

D A demographic census report.

6.

Which Union Ministry is responsible for implementing the 'Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar' (MGMD) project, and what is its primary objective?

A Ministry of Culture; To culturally map all villages of India.

B Ministry of Rural Development; To develop rural infrastructure.

C Ministry of Tourism; To promote rural tourism.

D Ministry of Panchayati Raj; To empower local self-governance.

Art & Culture MCQs - 2026-07-12