Art & Culture MCQs

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.

The Puri Rath Yatra is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra, and his sister Subhadra, who are worshipped in the Jagannath Temple, Puri.

Recent excavations at Rakhigarhi have yielded a variety of terracotta items, including anthropomorphic figurines, animal figures, beads, and decorated pottery, providing insights into daily life and artistry.

The newly discovered terracotta artifacts from Rakhigarhi are predominantly dated to the Mature Harappan Period, a flourishing phase of the civilization.

Rakhigarhi is a major archaeological site of the Indus Valley Civilization located in the Hisar district of Haryana.

Digital heritage preservation focuses on digital methods. While physical restoration is important, it's not a direct component of a *digital* preservation initiative, especially if using unverified methods.

The initiative aims to create a robust digital repository of India's cultural heritage, ensuring its accessibility and preservation for future generations.