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181.
The 'Virasat-e-Bharat' digital archive aims to cover various aspects of India's cultural heritage. Which of the following is NOT typically considered part of intangible cultural heritage that the archive would focus on?
A Traditional folk music and dance forms
B Ancient temple architecture
C Oral traditions and storytelling
D Festivals and rituals
182.
Which ministry is responsible for the launch of the 'Virasat-e-Bharat' digital archive?
A Ministry of Tourism
B Ministry of Culture
C Ministry of Education
D Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
183.
The Ministry of Culture recently launched the 'Virasat-e-Bharat' digital archive. What is the primary objective of this initiative?
A To digitize and preserve India's intangible cultural heritage.
B To create a platform for online sale of traditional Indian crafts.
C To promote tourism in historical sites across India.
D To document and archive the architectural plans of ancient Indian buildings.
184.
The 'Maha Kumbh Mela' occurs at each of the four pilgrimage sites after a cycle of how many years?
A 3 years
B 6 years
C 9 years
D 12 years
185.
In which year was the Kumbh Mela inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?
A 2014
B 2017
C 2019
D 2022
186.
The Maha Kumbh Mela, for which preparations are underway in 2026, is scheduled to be held in 2027 at which of the following holy sites?
A Haridwar
B Prayagraj
C Ujjain
D Nashik
187.
Ancient Indian manuscripts, often found in collections like the National Museum's, were traditionally written on materials such as palm leaves and birch bark. Which of the following materials became prominent for manuscript writing in India only much later, typically after the 12th-13th century?
A Palm leaves
B Birch bark
C Cloth
D Paper
188.
What is a primary benefit of digitizing rare manuscript collections, as undertaken by institutions like the National Museum?
A Enhanced accessibility and long-term preservation
B Increased physical display in galleries
C Restriction of access to scholars only
D Acceleration of manuscript deterioration
189.
Which organization primarily oversees the digitization and preservation of manuscripts in India, often collaborating with institutions like the National Museum?
A National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM)
B Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
C Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)
D Sahitya Akademi
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