Art & Culture MCQs: GI Tags, Heritage

71.

The GI Tag for Kashmiri Saffron is governed under which of the following acts?

A The Patents Act, 1970

B Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999

C The Copyright Act, 1957

D The Trade Marks Act, 1999

72.

Which specific characteristic of Kashmiri Saffron is primarily highlighted by its GI Tag certification?

A High crocin content and deep red color

B Resistance to extreme drought

C Ability to grow in tropical climates

D Shortest flowering duration in the world

73.

NEEDS_REVIEW

A NEEDS_REVIEW

B NEEDS_REVIEW

C NEEDS_REVIEW

D NEEDS_REVIEW

74.

NEEDS_REVIEW

A NEEDS_REVIEW

B NEEDS_REVIEW

C NEEDS_REVIEW

D NEEDS_REVIEW

75.

NEEDS_REVIEW

A NEEDS_REVIEW

B NEEDS_REVIEW

C NEEDS_REVIEW

D NEEDS_REVIEW

76.

What is the primary material used as a base for traditional Pattachitra paintings?

A Treated Cotton Cloth

B Handmade Paper

C Palm Leaves

D Silk Fabric

77.

Pattachitra art form is traditionally associated with the worship of which deity in Odisha?

A Lord Shiva

B Lord Jagannath

C Lord Ganesha

D Lord Kartikeya

78.

Which specific variety of Odisha's Pattachitra recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2026?

A Raghurajpur Palm-leaf Pattachitra

B Nayagarh Silk Pattachitra

C Dhenkanal Cotton Pattachitra

D NEEDS_REVIEW

79.

The archaeological discoveries in Vidarbha are significant for understanding the region's role in:

A Ancient maritime trade routes

B The spread of Buddhism in South India

C Early agricultural practices and settlement patterns

D The development of early script and literature

80.

Which of the following types of artifacts were prominently discovered during the recent archaeological excavations in the Vidarbha region?

A Iron tools and pottery shards

B Gold coins and royal seals

C Bronze statues and ivory carvings

D Manuscripts written on palm leaves