Art and Culture Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC and SSC

1.

The discovery of a large, well-planned city at Rakhigarhi reinforces its status as:

A A small, temporary settlement.

B One of the largest urban centers of the Indus Valley Civilization.

C A purely agricultural community.

D A site primarily used for religious rituals.

2.

Recent archaeological findings at Rakhigarhi in 2026 have provided new insights into which aspect of the Indus Valley Civilization?

A The decline of the civilization due to climate change.

B The genetic makeup and ancestry of its people.

C The extent of their maritime trade networks.

D The development of their early writing system.

3.

Rakhigarhi, a significant Indus Valley Civilization site, is located in which Indian state?

A Rajasthan

B Gujarat

C Haryana

D Punjab

4.

Which of the following is NOT typically included in the scope of a 'Digital Heritage Preservation Initiative'?

A Digitization of manuscripts and rare books.

B 3D scanning of monuments and artifacts.

C Development of virtual reality experiences for heritage sites.

D Construction of new physical museums.

5.

What is a primary objective of the 'Digital Heritage Preservation Initiative' launched in 2026?

A To promote digital tourism to historical sites.

B To create a comprehensive digital archive of India's tangible and intangible heritage.

C To develop new technologies for archaeological excavation.

D To provide online courses on Indian art history.

6.

Which Union Ministry launched the 'Digital Heritage Preservation Initiative' in 2026?

A Ministry of Culture

B Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

C Ministry of Tourism

D Ministry of Education

Art & Culture MCQs - 2026-09-21