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Art & Culture MCQs - 2026-04-02

21.
The skill development programs for Thanjavur painting aim to:
A Replace traditional techniques with modern methods
B Ensure the continuity of traditional techniques by training younger generations
C Focus solely on the business aspects of art
D Promote abstract interpretations of the art form
22.
Which state government is actively involved in the revival efforts for Thanjavur painting?
A Kerala
B Karnataka
C Andhra Pradesh
D Tamil Nadu
23.
The primary objective of strengthening the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Thanjavur paintings is to:
A Increase the export of raw materials
B Protect against imitations and ensure authenticity
C Promote mass production of replicas
D Reduce the cost of training programs
24.
What precious material is commonly incorporated into Thanjavur paintings to enhance their richness and decoration?
A Silver foil
B Platinum leaf
C Gold foil
D Copper plating
25.
Thanjavur painting is a classical art form that originated in which Indian town?
A Madurai
B Chennai
C Thanjavur
D Coimbatore
26.
The use of blockchain technology in 'Project Sanrakshan' primarily aims to ensure:
A Faster digitization speed
B Enhanced readability of faded texts
C Authenticity and integrity of digital copies
D Cost-effective storage solutions
27.
The primary goal of 'Project Sanrakshan' is to:
A Translate all ancient manuscripts into English
B Digitally preserve ancient Indian manuscripts for future generations
C Create a physical museum for all manuscripts
D Promote the study of ancient calligraphy
28.
What is a key objective of the upcoming phase of 'Project Sanrakshan'?
A To physically restore damaged manuscripts
B To develop a multilingual search engine for ancient scripts
C To create physical replicas of manuscripts
D To establish traditional scriptorium centers
29.
Which of the following technologies is NOT being utilized in 'Project Sanrakshan' for manuscript preservation?
A AI-powered Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
B Blockchain technology
C Virtual Reality (VR) simulations
D Advanced image processing
30.
Which institution is collaborating with the National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM) on 'Project Sanrakshan'?
A Indian Statistical Institute
B Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
C National Institute of Advanced Studies
D Indian Institute of Astrophysics