Art & Culture MCQs: GI Tags, Classical Arts, Heritage Preservation

1.

The digitization of ancient manuscripts often involves specialized techniques to ensure high-quality reproduction and preservation. Which of the following is a key challenge in digitizing very old and fragile manuscripts?

A Lack of modern scanning equipment

B Difficulty in handling brittle pages without damage

C High cost of internet connectivity

D Scarcity of trained data entry operators

2.

Which of the following types of ancient manuscripts would most likely be found in the collection of the National Museum, Delhi, and be part of a digitization drive?

A Modern scientific research papers

B Medieval Sanskrit and Persian texts

C Contemporary political manifestos

D 21st-century fiction novels

3.

The National Museum, Delhi, is undertaking a major project to digitize its ancient manuscript collection. What is the primary objective of such a digitization initiative?

A To sell digital copies for revenue generation

B To restrict access to rare manuscripts

C To preserve fragile documents and make them globally accessible

D To replace physical manuscripts entirely

4.

The Geographical Indication (GI) tag for products like Mysore Silk Sarees is governed by which international agreement?

A Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property

B Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works

C TRIPS Agreement (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights)

D Rome Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations

5.

Which of the following characteristics is most distinctive of a genuine Mysore Silk Saree, as protected by its Geographical Indication (GI) tag?

A Use of synthetic dyes for vibrant colors

B Exclusive use of mulberry silk and pure gold zari

C Machine-woven patterns for intricate designs

D Production in any part of India as long as the design is traditional

6.

The recent focus on the GI tag for 'Mysore Silk Sarees' primarily aims to achieve which of the following for traditional weavers?

A Provide direct financial grants for raw material purchase

B Ensure authenticity and premium pricing for their products

C Mandate government purchase of all silk production

D Facilitate duty-free export to all countries

Art & Culture MCQs - 2026-09-16