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Art & Culture MCQs - 2026-04-02

31.
The recent international recognition for Kalamkari art was generated through its inclusion in:
A A historical documentary
B A prominent international fashion exhibition
C A global culinary festival
D An international sports event
32.
Which Union Ministry is spearheading the revival package for Kalamkari art?
A Ministry of Culture
B Ministry of Commerce and Industry
C Ministry of Rural Development
D Ministry of Textiles
33.
What is the primary objective of strengthening the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Kalamkari art?
A To increase the price of raw materials
B To prevent imitation and ensure authenticity
C To promote machine-made replicas
D To reduce government subsidies
34.
Which of the following regions is known for the Srikalahasti style of Kalamkari art, characterized by free-hand drawing with a pen?
A Machilipatnam
B Mysore
C Srikalahasti
D Kanchipuram
35.
The word 'Kalamkari' is derived from Persian words. What do 'qalam' and 'kari' respectively mean?
A Color and painting
B Pen and craftsmanship
C Brush and design
D Thread and weaving
36.
Which institution collaborated with the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department to release the recent biodiversity assessment report for GHNPCA?
A Zoological Survey of India
B Indian Institute of Science
C Wildlife Institute of India
D National Centre for Biological Sciences
37.
The GHNPCA is located in which Indian state?
A Uttarakhand
B Jammu and Kashmir
C Himachal Pradesh
D Sikkim
38.
Which of the following is identified as a significant threat to the biodiversity within the buffer zones of GHNPCA in the recent assessment?
A Increased glacial melt
B Invasive plant species
C Over-tourism
D Illegal mining activities
39.
The Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area (GHNPCA) was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in which year?
A 2010
B 2012
C 2014
D 2016
40.
Which of the following is the state bird of Himachal Pradesh and has shown a concerning population decline in the Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area?
A Himalayan Monal
B Western Tragopan
C Snow Leopard
D Himalayan Snowcock