Art & Culture MCQs

Authentic Kashmiri Pashmina is derived from the fine undercoat of the Changthangi goat (also known as Pashmina goat), found in the high-altitude regions of Ladakh.

The GI tag primarily serves to identify goods originating from a specific geographical territory, possessing qualities or a reputation due to that origin, thereby ensuring authenticity and preventing misuse of the name.

The Moidams were inscribed under the 'Cultural' category, recognizing their architectural and historical significance as burial mounds.

Moidams are the tumuli (mound-burials) of the Ahom kings and nobility, reflecting the unique funerary architecture of the Ahom Dynasty of Assam.

The Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty in Assam was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2024.

Bhirrana is significant for providing the earliest evidence of dairy production in the Indus Valley Civilization, dating back to around 2500 BCE.

Rakhigarhi is one of the largest Harappan sites and recent DNA analysis of skeletal remains found here has provided insights into the genetic makeup of the Indus Valley population.

Kunal, located in Fatehabad district, is known for the discovery of a workshop or factory for bead and jewellery making, along with silver crowns.

The Vidarbha region, particularly sites like Paithan and Paunar, has yielded significant evidence of Iron Age settlements, including megalithic burial sites with associated pottery and iron implements.

Numerous coin hoards, often made of lead or copper, attributed to the Satavahana rulers have been found in the Vidarbha region, providing insights into their economy and territorial reach.