Art & Culture MCQs

Kuchipudi originated in Andhra Pradesh and was traditionally performed by a group of male dancers called Bhagavathars.

Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana is an umbrella scheme under the Ministry of Culture to provide financial assistance to cultural organizations and individuals.

Sangeet Natak Akademi, established in 1953, is the national level academy for performing arts in India.

Palm leaves (Tala Patra) were the most common writing material in South India due to their durability and availability in tropical climates.

Kritisampada is the national database of Indian manuscripts, which provides information about the location and content of manuscripts across India.

The National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM) is a project under the Ministry of Culture, implemented by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA).

In February 2024, the discovery of a 1300-year-old Buddhist stupa was reported from Parabhadi, Jajpur district, Odisha. This finding is significant for understanding the spread of Buddhism in the region, particularly during the rule of the Bhaumakara dynasty.

In December 2023, archaeologists discovered a 5,000-year-old Harappan-era village in Nagwada, Kutch, Gujarat. This site is believed to be a satellite settlement of the larger Harappan cities, offering valuable data on their economic and social structures.

In January 2024, ASI announced the discovery of evidence of continuous human settlement for 2,800 years at Vadnagar, Gujarat. This significant finding includes layers from the Mauryan, Indo-Greek, Saka-Kshatrapa, Gupta, and post-Gupta periods, suggesting a cultural continuity previously unknown.

Kutch Rogan Craft, a traditional painting art form, was among several products from Gujarat to receive a GI tag in January 2024. This craft involves painting on fabric using a thick, brightly colored paint made from castor oil.