MCQs on Art & Culture Current Affairs

71.

What is the primary objective of the 'Kriti Sampada' portal launched under the digital preservation initiative?

A To provide a database of digitized manuscripts for public access

B To facilitate the sale of ancient artifacts

C To track the movement of stolen heritage items

D To provide financial grants to private collectors

72.

Which nodal agency is primarily responsible for the 'National Mission for Manuscripts' (NMM) which oversees the digital preservation of ancient texts in India?

A Archaeological Survey of India

B Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)

C National Archives of India

D Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

73.

What is a common characteristic feature of the megalithic burial sites recently discovered in Vidarbha?

A Elaborate fresco paintings within the burial chambers.

B The presence of large stone circles or menhirs surrounding the graves.

C Intricate gold ornaments and precious jewels.

D Well-preserved wooden sarcophagi.

74.

The discovery of new megalithic burial sites in Vidarbha provides valuable insights into the burial practices and social structures of which ancient population group?

A Indus Valley Civilization

B Vedic Period Aryans

C Early Iron Age communities

D Post-Gupta era settlers

75.

Recent archaeological findings in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra have revealed new megalithic burial sites. These sites are primarily associated with which historical period?

A Neolithic Period

B Iron Age

C Gupta Period

D Mauryan Period

76.

Which of the following types of content is NOT expected to be a significant part of the 'Virasat-e-Bharat' Digital Archive, launched in 2026?

A Ancient inscriptions and epigraphs

B Classical music recordings and performances

C Contemporary political speeches

D Photographs of historical monuments

77.

What is the primary objective of the 'Virasat-e-Bharat' Digital Archive, launched in 2026?

A To digitize and make accessible rare manuscripts, artworks, and historical documents.

B To promote contemporary Indian artists through online exhibitions.

C To create a platform for international cultural exchange programs.

D To document and preserve tribal art forms and oral traditions.

78.

The 'Virasat-e-Bharat' Digital Archive, launched in 2026, aims to preserve and showcase India's rich cultural heritage. Which Union Ministry is primarily responsible for this initiative?

A Ministry of Culture

B Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

C Ministry of Tourism

D Ministry of Education

79.

The 'Gond Tribal Music Festival' is associated with which state in India, with its revival announced for 2026?

A Chhattisgarh

B Jharkhand

C Odisha

D Madhya Pradesh

80.

The revival of the 'Gond Tribal Music Festival' in Madhya Pradesh in 2026 aims to achieve which of the following?

A To promote modern fusion music among tribal communities.

B To preserve and promote the traditional music and cultural practices of the Gond tribe.

C To attract international music festivals to the state.

D To develop new tourist destinations based on tribal art.

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