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

71.

The digitization of ancient manuscripts by institutions like the National Museum often involves overcoming which of the following significant challenges?

A Lack of interest from international scholars.

B High cost of digital storage and limited internet connectivity in urban areas.

C Fragility of old manuscripts, diverse scripts, and the need for specialized conservation and linguistic expertise.

D Scarcity of modern scanning equipment suitable for new books.

72.

What is the primary objective behind the National Museum's initiative to digitize its collection of ancient manuscripts?

A To restrict access to these manuscripts to a select group of researchers.

B To preserve the fragile manuscripts and make them globally accessible for study and research.

C To sell digital copies of manuscripts for commercial profit.

D To replace physical manuscripts entirely with digital versions.

73.

The recent approvals of GI tags for crafts like Amroha Dholak and Baghpat Home Furnishings primarily benefit which of the following?

A Only the government agencies involved in the approval process.

B Large-scale industrial manufacturers and exporters.

C Local artisans, traditional communities, and the regional economy.

D Foreign companies seeking to replicate Indian crafts.

74.

Which of the following traditional crafts, known for its intricate silver filigree work, recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, highlighting its unique regional heritage?

A Kutch Rogan Craft

B Cuttack Rupa Tarakasi

C Mainpuri Tarkashi

D Warli Painting

75.

What is the primary objective of granting Geographical Indication (GI) tags to traditional crafts, as supported by initiatives like those from the Ministry of Culture?

A To provide exclusive marketing rights to large corporations.

B To protect the intellectual property and unique identity of products originating from a specific geographical region.

C To encourage mass production of traditional crafts for export only.

D To replace traditional craft techniques with modern industrial processes.

76.

Which of the following art forms are typically showcased in a comprehensive national festival of performing arts like the 'Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav'?

A Only classical music

B Only folk dances

C A wide array of classical, folk, tribal, and contemporary performing arts

D Only traditional crafts

77.

What is the primary objective of national festivals like the 'Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav' in India?

A To promote international tourism only

B To encourage political discourse

C To showcase diverse Indian cultural traditions and foster national integration

D To fund scientific research

78.

Which Union Ministry is primarily responsible for organizing the 'Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav', a national festival showcasing diverse Indian performing arts and traditions?

A Ministry of Tourism

B Ministry of Culture

C Ministry of Education

D Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

79.

The Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) is particularly renowned for conserving the biodiversity of which major ecosystem?

A Eastern Ghats Ecosystem

B Western Himalayan Ecosystem

C Thar Desert Ecosystem

D Sundarbans Mangrove Ecosystem

80.

In which Indian state is the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, primarily located?

A Uttarakhand

B Sikkim

C Himachal Pradesh

D Arunachal Pradesh