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131.
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
132.
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
133.
Which of the following technologies is crucial for the effective digital preservation of traditional Indian art forms?
A Blockchain for secure storage and provenance tracking.
B Artificial Intelligence for automated art creation.
C Virtual Reality for creating immersive experiences.
D All of the above.
134.
What is a key benefit of digitally preserving traditional Indian art forms?
A To increase the cost of art materials.
B To ensure wider accessibility and prevent loss due to time or damage.
C To replace traditional art practices entirely.
D To limit the geographical reach of art.
135.
The Indian government has launched a new initiative aimed at the digital preservation of traditional art forms. Which of the following ministries is primarily responsible for this initiative?
A Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
B Ministry of Culture
C Ministry of Education
D Ministry of Tourism
136.
The discovery of ancient artifacts by the ASI often provides crucial evidence for which of the following?
A The evolution of modern technology.
B The socio-economic conditions of past civilizations.
C The geological formation of the region.
D The migratory patterns of contemporary wildlife.
137.
Which of the following is a primary objective of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) when unearthing ancient artifacts?
A To establish new tourist attractions.
B To understand historical timelines and cultural practices.
C To collect artifacts for private museums.
D To facilitate modern infrastructure development.
138.
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recently unearthed ancient artifacts in which of the following regions, potentially dating back to the Mauryan period?
A Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
B Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh
C Lothal, Gujarat
D Hampi, Karnataka
139.
Which of the following platforms is most likely to host the digitized rare manuscript collection from the National Museum for public access?
A National Stock Exchange (NSE) website
B National Digital Library of India (NDLI)
C Reserve Bank of India (RBI) portal
D Ministry of Finance e-portal
140.
The digitization of rare manuscripts by the National Museum primarily benefits which of the following groups?
A Only international tourists visiting the museum.
B Primarily government officials for administrative purposes.
C Researchers, scholars, and the general public interested in cultural heritage.
D Only the museum staff for internal inventory management.
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