Art & Culture MCQs: GI Tags, Heritage Preservation

1.

The digitization project at the National Museum aims to preserve and showcase India's rich literary and artistic heritage. What is the primary location of the National Museum?

A Mumbai

B Kolkata

C New Delhi

D Chennai

2.

Which of the following is a significant aspect of digitizing rare manuscripts from a cultural heritage perspective?

A Altering the original content for modern interpretation.

B Ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of historical documents.

C Focusing solely on commercial exploitation of the content.

D Limiting access to only a few selected scholars.

3.

The National Museum, New Delhi, has undertaken a project to digitize its rare manuscript collection. What is a primary benefit of digitizing such collections?

A To increase the physical storage space required for manuscripts.

B To make the manuscripts accessible to a wider audience and for preservation.

C To reduce the historical significance of the manuscripts.

D To replace the original manuscripts entirely.

4.

The GI tag for Mysore Silk Sarees helps protect its authenticity and traditional craftsmanship. Which state is Mysore located in?

A Tamil Nadu

B Kerala

C Karnataka

D Andhra Pradesh

5.

Mysore Silk Sarees, which received a GI tag, are primarily known for their unique weaving technique involving what material?

A Pure Gold Zari

B Pure Silk

C Cotton Threads

D Silver Threads

6.

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

A Ministry of Textiles

B Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)

C Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

D National Museum

Art & Culture MCQs - 2026-09-11