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.
Answer: D
Digital heritage preservation focuses on creating digital surrogates and online access, not on building new physical infrastructure.
62.
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.
Answer: B
The initiative aims to create a digital repository of India's heritage, making it accessible for research, education, and public engagement.
63.
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
Answer: A
The 'Digital Heritage Preservation Initiative' was launched by the Ministry of Culture to digitize and preserve India's vast cultural heritage.
64.
Ancient Indian manuscripts are found in various forms and materials. Which of the following is NOT a common material or form for these manuscripts?
A Palm-leaf manuscripts
B Birch bark manuscripts
C Paper manuscripts
D Microfilm rolls
Answer: D
Ancient Indian manuscripts were traditionally written on materials like palm leaves, birch bark, and later, handmade paper. Microfilm rolls are a modern archival technology used for preserving documents, not a material on which ancient manuscripts were originally written.
65.
What is the most significant objective behind the digital archiving of ancient Indian manuscripts?
A To convert all physical manuscripts into e-books for commercial sale.
B To replace traditional libraries with digital repositories entirely.
C To ensure long-term preservation, wider accessibility for research, and protection against decay and loss.
D To restrict access to sensitive historical information to a select few scholars.
Answer: C
The primary objectives of digital archiving initiatives for ancient Indian manuscripts are to ensure their long-term preservation from physical decay, make them widely accessible to scholars and the public globally, facilitate research, and safeguard them against loss due to natural calamities or human factors.
66.
Which of the following is the primary government initiative in India dedicated to the documentation, conservation, and digital archiving of ancient Indian manuscripts?
A Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
B National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM)
C National Archives of India (NAI)
D Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)
Answer: B
The National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM), established in 2003 under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is the nodal agency for identifying, documenting, conserving, and making accessible the vast manuscript wealth of India, including through digital archiving.
67.
What is the primary benefit of the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Kashmiri Pashmina?
A It provides direct financial subsidies to Pashmina weavers.
B It certifies the product as organic and eco-friendly.
C It protects the product's unique geographical origin and quality, preventing counterfeiting.
D It grants exclusive export rights to a single government agency.
Answer: C
The GI tag primarily serves to identify goods originating from a specific geographical territory, possessing qualities or a reputation due to that origin. For Kashmiri Pashmina, it protects its authenticity, quality, and traditional craftsmanship, safeguarding it against imitation and ensuring fair returns for genuine producers.
68.
In India, which governmental body is primarily responsible for granting and renewing Geographical Indication (GI) tags?
A Ministry of Textiles
B Intellectual Property India (under DPIIT)
C National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
D Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH)
Answer: B
The Geographical Indications Registry, functioning under the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (which is part of Intellectual Property India, under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade - DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry), is responsible for administering the GI Act and granting/renewing GI tags in India.
69.
The fine wool used for authentic Kashmiri Pashmina shawls is primarily sourced from which animal?
A Merino Sheep
B Angora Rabbit
C Changthangi Goat
D Alpaca
Answer: C
Kashmiri Pashmina is renowned for its exceptional softness and warmth, derived from the fine undercoat of the Changthangi goat (Capra hircus), native to the high-altitude regions of Ladakh.
70.
The National Museum's efforts in manuscript digitization are part of a larger national initiative in India focused on preserving and documenting its written heritage. Which of the following missions primarily oversees such efforts?
A National Heritage Preservation Mission
B National Mission for Manuscripts
C Digital India Initiative
D Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) Digitization Project
Answer: B
The National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM), under the Ministry of Culture, is the nodal agency dedicated to documenting, conserving, and disseminating India's vast manuscript wealth, with institutions like the National Museum playing a crucial role.
