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Art & Culture MCQs - 2026-07-22

1.
Which ancient text is considered the foundational source for Indian classical dances, including Odissi?
A Arthashastra
B Natya Shastra
C Manusmriti
D Rigveda
2.
Which of the following is a characteristic posture in Odissi dance?
A Tribhanga
B Kathakali
C Mohiniyattam
D Chhau
3.
Odissi, a classical dance form, originated in which Indian state?
A Odisha
B West Bengal
C Andhra Pradesh
D Bihar
4.
Which technology is commonly used for the high-resolution digitization of ancient manuscripts?
A X-ray diffraction
B High-resolution optical scanning and multispectral imaging
C Carbon dating
D 3D printing
5.
Where is the National Museum of India located?
A Mumbai
B Kolkata
C New Delhi
D Chennai
6.
The digitization of rare manuscripts at the National Museum is primarily aimed at:
A Selling the original copies to private collectors
B Preserving fragile documents and increasing public accessibility
C Replacing physical archives with digital-only versions
D Increasing the weight of the museum collection
7.
Which organization in India is responsible for the registration and protection of Geographical Indications?
A Archaeological Survey of India
B Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks
C Ministry of Culture
D National Museum of India
8.
What is the primary purpose of granting a Geographical Indication (GI) tag to products like Kanjeevaram silk?
A To increase the price of raw materials
B To protect the product's unique identity and prevent unauthorized imitation
C To mandate the use of synthetic fibers
D To export the manufacturing process to other countries
9.
Kanjeevaram silk sarees, which received a GI tag, originate from which Indian state?
A Kerala
B Tamil Nadu
C Karnataka
D Andhra Pradesh
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