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51.
In a significant recent discovery by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), an ancient Buddhist monastery complex, including a stupa and statues, was unearthed in which Indian state?
A Bihar
B Uttar Pradesh
C Jharkhand
D West Bengal
52.
The traditional performance spaces for Sattriya dance, which are also Vaishnavite monasteries, are known by what name?
A Mathas
B Viharas
C Sattras
D Gumbas
53.
Sattriya, one of India's classical dance forms, primarily originated and developed in which Indian state?
A Manipur
B Assam
C Odisha
D West Bengal
54.
Which great saint and reformer is primarily credited with the creation and propagation of the Sattriya dance form in Assam?
A Srimanta Sankardeva
B Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
C Madhavadeva
D Damodardeva
55.
The 2026 archaeological findings in Southern India have provided new evidence regarding trade links with which ancient civilization?
A Roman Empire
B Mayan Civilization
C Inca Empire
D Aztec Empire
56.
What unique artifact was discovered at the 2026 excavation site in Southern India that suggests advanced metallurgical knowledge?
A High-carbon steel crucible fragments
B Gold-plated terracotta dolls
C Bronze printing blocks
D Silver coins with Greek inscriptions
57.
In 2026, a significant Iron Age settlement was unearthed in which state of Southern India?
A Tamil Nadu
B Kerala
C Karnataka
D Andhra Pradesh
58.
Which technology is primarily being utilized for the high-fidelity recording of folk performances under the 2026 initiative?
A 3D Volumetric Video Capture
B Analog Tape Recording
C Standard 2D Photography
D Satellite Imaging
59.
What is the primary objective of the 'Digital Archiving of Endangered Folk Arts' initiative?
A To provide financial grants to folk artists
B To create a centralized database of rare folk performances and oral traditions
C To promote folk art tourism in urban areas
D To export Indian folk art to international markets
60.
Which ministry is the nodal agency for the 'National Digital Cultural Repository' initiative launched in 2026 to preserve endangered folk arts?
A Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
B Ministry of Culture
C Ministry of Tourism
D Ministry of Education
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