Art & Culture MCQs

While the archive will focus on preserving and showcasing folk art, detailed financial reports of organizations are unlikely to be a primary component, as the focus is on the art forms themselves and their cultural significance.

The main goal of the digital archive is to document, preserve, and disseminate information about India's vast and varied folk art traditions, ensuring their survival and wider appreciation.

The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) is the nodal agency responsible for the development and maintenance of the digital archive for folk art, aiming to preserve and promote India's rich folk traditions.

Along with the miniature stupa, a sculpture of Avalokiteshvara, a prominent Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism, was also discovered, underscoring the historical presence of Buddhism alongside Shaivism in the region.

During the restoration of the Kedareshwar Temple in May 2023, the ASI unearthed a 1300-year-old miniature stupa, indicating the region's Buddhist past.

The Kedareshwar Temple, where a 1300-year-old miniature stupa and other artifacts were discovered during restoration, is located in the Jajpur district of Odisha.

The Majuli Mask-making tradition is deeply rooted in the Vaishnavite Sattras (monasteries) of Majuli, established by Srimanta Sankardeva.

Traditional Majuli Masks are typically made from bamboo, clay, cloth, cow dung, and natural colours. Silk is not a primary material for their construction.

Majuli Masks are primarily used in Bhaona, a traditional Assamese theatrical performance, often depicting characters from Hindu epics.

Cultural heritage sites are vital as they connect present generations to their past, fostering a sense of identity, historical understanding, and cultural pride, which are essential for national cohesion and development.