Art & Culture MCQs: GI Tags, Heritage

1.

The digital archiving of Indian classical music contributes to which of the following?

A The decline of oral traditions in music

B The standardization of musical notation across all gharanas

C The preservation and dissemination of cultural heritage

D The commercialization of folk music

2.

Which of the following is a significant challenge in the digital archiving of Indian classical music?

A Lack of interest from the public

B Availability of advanced digital storage technology

C Copyright issues and the preservation of fragile analog recordings

D Overabundance of digitized classical music

3.

What is the primary objective of the Digital Archiving Initiative for Indian Classical Music?

A To promote Western classical music in India

B To digitize and preserve rare recordings and compositions of Indian classical music

C To create new musical instruments

D To ban traditional music performances

4.

Which organization is typically responsible for granting Geographical Indication (GI) tags in India?

A Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

B Ministry of Commerce and Industry

C National Museum

D Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

5.

The GI tag for 'Kashi Weaves' silk sarees primarily recognizes which aspect of their production?

A The use of synthetic dyes

B The specific geographical origin and traditional weaving techniques

C The machine-made production process

D The export market dominance

6.

Which city's traditional silk sarees have recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, known for their intricate designs and weaving techniques?

A Banaras

B Kanchipuram

C Mysore

D Bhagalpur

Art & Culture MCQs - 2026-08-06