Art & Culture MCQs

The primary objective of the digitization project is to ensure the long-term preservation of artifacts, create detailed digital documentation, and enhance global accessibility to India's rich cultural heritage.

The National Museum Digitization Project is a significant initiative undertaken by the National Museum, New Delhi, to digitally preserve and make accessible its extensive collection of artifacts.

Kashi Zardozi, also known as Banaras Zardozi, is a traditional embroidery craft originating from Varanasi (Kashi) in Uttar Pradesh.

Kashi Zardozi is characterized by its opulent use of metallic threads, traditionally gold and silver, on rich fabrics like silk and velvet, creating elaborate patterns.

Banaras Zardozi received its GI tag in 2013, recognizing its unique origin and traditional craftsmanship from the Varanasi region.

Santiniketan was established by Debendranath Tagore and later developed into a renowned university town and cultural center by his son, Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore.

The Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas, which include the Chennakeshava Temple at Belur, Hoysaleswara Temple at Halebid, and Keshava Temple at Somanathapura, are all located in Karnataka.

Santiniketan and the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas were inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in September 2023, making them the 41st and 42nd sites from India, and the most recent additions as of 2025.

Lord Jagannath's chariot is known as Nandighosha, Balabhadra's as Taladhwaja, and Subhadra's as Debadalana (or Darpadalana).

The Puri Rath Yatra is an annual chariot festival celebrated with immense devotion in Puri, Odisha.