The 'Virasat-e-Bharat' digital portal is expected to facilitate which of the following in the long run?
A Increased international funding for cultural preservation projects.
B Greater public engagement and participation in cultural heritage activities.
C Standardization of cultural education curricula across educational institutions.
D Commercialization of traditional art forms for global markets.
Answer: B
By making cultural heritage accessible and engaging online, the portal aims to foster greater public awareness, appreciation, and participation in preserving and promoting India's diverse cultural legacy.
152.
Which Union Ministry is primarily responsible for the development and launch of the 'Virasat-e-Bharat' digital portal?
A Ministry of Tourism
B Ministry of Culture
C Ministry of Education
D Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Answer: B
The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is the nodal ministry responsible for the conceptualization, development, and launch of the 'Virasat-e-Bharat' digital portal, aligning with its mandate to protect and promote India's cultural heritage.
153.
The 'Virasat-e-Bharat' digital portal, launched in 2026, aims to achieve which of the following primary objectives?
A To digitize and preserve India's intangible cultural heritage.
B To promote tourism in historical monuments across India.
C To create a marketplace for traditional Indian handicrafts.
D To provide online courses on Indian classical music and dance.
Answer: A
The 'Virasat-e-Bharat' portal is dedicated to digitizing and preserving India's vast intangible cultural heritage, including traditions, performing arts, social practices, rituals, and festive events.
154.
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
Answer: C
By digitizing and making accessible classical music, the initiative actively preserves and promotes India's rich cultural and artistic heritage.
155.
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
Answer: C
Preserving old, often fragile, analog recordings and navigating complex copyright laws are major hurdles in creating a comprehensive digital archive.
156.
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
Answer: B
The initiative aims to safeguard India's rich musical heritage by creating a digital repository of classical music, ensuring its accessibility for future generations.
157.
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)
Answer: B
The Geographical Indications Registry, under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is responsible for granting GI tags in India.
158.
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
Answer: B
A GI tag certifies that a product possesses qualities or a reputation due to its geographical origin, which includes traditional methods and craftsmanship.
159.
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
Answer: A
The 'Kashi Weaves' silk sarees, traditionally associated with Banaras (Varanasi), have been granted a GI tag, recognizing their unique craftsmanship.
160.
The Ministry of Culture's 'Scheme of Financial Assistance for Promotion of Art and Culture' (SFAPAC) is a broad initiative. How does it specifically contribute to the promotion of traditional Indian puppetry in 2026?
A By exclusively funding the establishment of new private puppetry schools.
B By providing financial assistance to individuals, groups, and organizations for various cultural activities, including puppetry performances, training, and documentation.
C By focusing solely on the promotion of classical music and dance forms.
D By establishing a separate, independent ministry dedicated solely to puppetry.
Answer: B
The SFAPAC scheme is a comprehensive initiative by the Ministry of Culture designed to support a wide array of traditional and contemporary art forms. In 2026, it continues to provide crucial financial assistance to eligible individuals, groups, and organizations involved in traditional Indian puppetry, covering aspects like performances, workshops, training programs, and documentation efforts, thereby playing a significant role in its promotion and preservation. It is not exclusive to private schools, nor does it focus solely on classical music/dance or involve creating a new ministry.
