Art & Culture MCQs

The Sangeet Natak Akademi is India's national academy for music, dance, and drama. It was established in 1953 by the Ministry of Education (now Ministry of Culture) to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of India.

Bharatanatyam originated in the Hindu temples of Tamil Nadu and is one of the oldest classical dance forms in India. It is known for its precise footwork, elaborate hand gestures (mudras), and facial expressions (abhinaya).

Digital archiving initiatives often leverage a combination of technologies like blockchain for secure and immutable records, cloud computing for vast and scalable storage, and AI for efficient cataloging and metadata generation to ensure comprehensive preservation and accessibility.

Digital archiving allows for the preservation of information about fragile artifacts without direct handling, and makes these collections accessible to a global audience, thereby promoting research and education.

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GI tags help in identifying products that originate from a specific geographical location and possess qualities or a reputation due to that origin. This protects the artisans from exploitation and ensures consumers get authentic products.

The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, provides for the registration and protection of Geographical Indications in India. This act is crucial for safeguarding traditional crafts and products.

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