Art & Culture MCQs

Kashi Zardozi, a traditional embroidery craft from Varanasi (Kashi), has been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, acknowledging its distinct artistic heritage and techniques.

The Virupaksha Temple is one of the oldest functioning temples in India and is dedicated to Lord Shiva (Virupaksha).

The Tungabhadra River flows through the ruins of Hampi and was a vital source of water for the Vijayanagara Empire.

Hampi, the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, is located in the Vijayanagara district of Karnataka.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under the Ministry of Culture, is the premier organization for the archaeological researches and protection of the cultural heritage of the nation.

Vadnagar is well-known for its historical Sharmishtha Lake and the two 12th-century Solanki-era Toranas (arches).

Recent excavations in Vadnagar have revealed continuous human habitation dating back to the 8th century BCE, providing crucial evidence of the Mauryan and post-Mauryan cultural layers.

The museum is built on the premises of the old Birsa Munda Central Jail, where the tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda was imprisoned and eventually died, making it a site of immense historical and cultural significance.

The museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich cultural heritage, history, and contributions of tribal communities, particularly tribal freedom fighters, to the nation's independence struggle.

The Bhagwan Birsa Munda Smriti Udyan cum Freedom Fighter Museum, which houses the National Museum of Tribal Arts, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ranchi, Jharkhand, on November 15, 2021.