Art & Culture MCQs

The primary objective of granting a GI tag is to safeguard the traditional craftsmanship and economic interests of the local producers, in this case, the traditional weavers and artisans of Mysuru silk sarees.

Mysuru Silk Sarees are renowned for using 100% pure mulberry silk, known for its lustrous quality and softness.

The Geographical Indications Registry, under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), is responsible for granting GI tags in India.

Sangeet Natak Akademi is the apex body in India for the preservation and promotion of the vast intangible heritage of India's diverse culture expressed in the forms of music, dance, and drama.

The Guru Shishya Parampara component focuses on the transmission of traditional knowledge and skills from masters to disciples to ensure the survival of rare art forms.

Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY) is the umbrella scheme under which the Ministry of Culture provides financial assistance for the promotion of art and culture, including performing arts.

Jatan is a Virtual Museum Builder software developed by C-DAC, specifically designed to digitize and manage museum collections.

The digitization efforts are integrated with the National Digital Library of India (NDLI) framework to ensure a unified repository of cultural heritage.

The National Museum has been employing advanced photogrammetry and laser scanning to create high-fidelity 3D digital twins of its artifacts for preservation and public access.

The Guru Shishya Parampara Scheme, implemented by various cultural bodies including the Sangeet Natak Akademi, aims to preserve and promote traditional art forms by providing financial assistance to gurus to train disciples, thereby ensuring the transmission of skills and knowledge to the next generation.