Art and Culture Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC and SSC

1.

In which state of India is the archaeological site of Rakhigarhi located?

A Rajasthan

B Gujarat

C Haryana

D Punjab

2.

The recent discovery of new terracotta artifacts at Rakhigarhi provides insights into which aspect of the Indus Valley Civilization?

A Their advanced astronomical knowledge.

B Their daily life, religious practices, and artistic expressions.

C Their sophisticated metallurgy techniques.

D Their extensive trade networks with East Asia.

3.

Rakhigarhi, where new terracotta artifacts were discovered, is a prominent site of which ancient civilization?

A Mesopotamian Civilization

B Indus Valley Civilization

C Egyptian Civilization

D Minoan Civilization

4.

Which of the following is NOT a component typically associated with digital heritage preservation initiatives like the one launched in 2025?

A 3D scanning of artifacts.

B Digitization of manuscripts and documents.

C Development of physical restoration techniques.

D Creation of online databases and archives.

5.

What is a primary objective of the 'Digital Heritage Preservation Initiative' launched in 2025?

A To promote digital tourism to heritage sites.

B To create a comprehensive digital archive of India's cultural artifacts and manuscripts.

C To develop AI-powered virtual reality tours of historical monuments.

D To provide digital literacy training to heritage site caretakers.

6.

Which Union Ministry launched the 'Digital Heritage Preservation Initiative' in 2025?

A Ministry of Culture

B Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

C Ministry of Tourism

D Ministry of Education

Art & Culture MCQs - 2026-07-14