Art & Culture MCQs: GI Tags, Heritage Sites, Indian Traditions

1.

The 'Digital Archives of Indian Classical Music' initiative, launched in 2026, is likely to be managed or overseen by which wing of the Ministry of Culture?

A National Gallery of Modern Art

B Sangeet Natak Akademi

C National Museum

D Lalit Kala Akademi

2.

Which of the following is NOT expected to be a component of the 'Digital Archives of Indian Classical Music' launched in 2026?

A Audio recordings of legendary artists

B Digital copies of ancient musical treatises

C Live streaming of current Bollywood music concerts

D Information on different Gharanas of Indian classical music

3.

The Ministry of Culture launched the 'Digital Archives of Indian Classical Music' in 2026. What is the primary objective of this initiative?

A To promote contemporary fusion music

B To digitize and preserve rare recordings and manuscripts of Indian classical music

C To create a platform for live classical music performances

D To provide music education courses online

4.

In 2026, the 'Sohrai Khovar painting', a traditional and ritualistic wall art, primarily practiced by tribal communities in which Indian state, was awarded a GI tag?

A Assam

B Jharkhand

C Rajasthan

D Kerala

5.

The 'Khandua Patta' of Odisha, a traditional handloom textile, recently received a GI tag in 2026. What is its primary characteristic?

A Intricate silver filigree work

B Tie-and-dye technique with motifs of flowers and animals

C Embroidery using local silk threads

D Wood carving with geometric patterns

6.

Which of the following handicrafts was recently awarded a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2026, known for its intricate wood carving traditions from the state of Karnataka?

A Mysore Silk

B Bidriware

C Channapatna Toys and Dolls

D Mysore Agarbathi

Art & Culture MCQs - 2026-09-30