Famous Indian Museum Collections

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Which museum in India houses the largest collection of Indian miniature paintings?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Victoria and Albert Museum, London

  3. Calcutta Museum, Kolkata

  4. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Museum in New Delhi houses the largest collection of Indian miniature paintings, with over 15,000 works.

Which museum in India is dedicated to the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi?

  1. Gandhi Smriti, New Delhi

  2. Gandhi Museum, Rajkot

  3. Gandhi Bhavan, Mumbai

  4. Gandhi Memorial Museum, Madurai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gandhi Smriti in New Delhi is a museum dedicated to the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi.

Which museum in India houses the largest collection of Buddhist art?

  1. Indian Museum, Kolkata

  2. National Museum, New Delhi

  3. Victoria and Albert Museum, London

  4. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Museum in Kolkata houses the largest collection of Buddhist art in India, including sculptures, paintings, and manuscripts.

Which museum in India is dedicated to the history of Indian cinema?

  1. National Film Archive of India, Pune

  2. Film and Television Institute of India, Pune

  3. International Film Festival of India, Goa

  4. Mumbai Film Festival, Mumbai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Film Archive of India in Pune is dedicated to the history of Indian cinema and houses a large collection of films, posters, and other memorabilia.

Which museum in India houses the largest collection of Indian textiles?

  1. Calcutta Museum, Kolkata

  2. National Museum, New Delhi

  3. Victoria and Albert Museum, London

  4. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Calcutta Museum in Kolkata houses the largest collection of Indian textiles, including saris, shawls, and other traditional garments.

Which museum in India is dedicated to the history of Indian railways?

  1. National Rail Museum, New Delhi

  2. Indian Railways Museum, Chennai

  3. Railway Museum, Kolkata

  4. South Eastern Railway Museum, Kharagpur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Rail Museum in New Delhi is dedicated to the history of Indian railways and houses a large collection of locomotives, carriages, and other railway artifacts.

Which museum in India houses the largest collection of Indian musical instruments?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Victoria and Albert Museum, London

  3. Calcutta Museum, Kolkata

  4. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Museum in New Delhi houses the largest collection of Indian musical instruments, including traditional instruments such as the sitar, tabla, and mridangam.

Which museum in India is dedicated to the history of Indian science and technology?

  1. National Science Centre, New Delhi

  2. Birla Planetarium, Kolkata

  3. Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Bangalore

  4. Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Science Centre in New Delhi is dedicated to the history of Indian science and technology and houses a large collection of exhibits on various scientific topics.

Which museum in India houses the largest collection of Indian stamps?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Victoria and Albert Museum, London

  3. Calcutta Museum, Kolkata

  4. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Museum in New Delhi houses the largest collection of Indian stamps, including rare and valuable stamps from the British Raj era.

Which museum in India is dedicated to the history of Indian dance and music?

  1. National Centre for the Performing Arts, Mumbai

  2. India International Centre, New Delhi

  3. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai

  4. Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sangeet Natak Akademi in New Delhi is dedicated to the history of Indian dance and music and houses a large collection of artifacts, recordings, and other materials related to these art forms.

Which museum in India houses the largest collection of Indian coins?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Victoria and Albert Museum, London

  3. Calcutta Museum, Kolkata

  4. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Museum in New Delhi houses the largest collection of Indian coins, including rare and valuable coins from ancient India to the present day.

Which museum in India is dedicated to the history of Indian agriculture?

  1. National Museum of Agriculture, New Delhi

  2. Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi

  3. Central Institute for Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal

  4. National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management, Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Museum of Agriculture in New Delhi is dedicated to the history of Indian agriculture and houses a large collection of artifacts, tools, and other materials related to this field.

Which museum in India houses the largest collection of Indian sculptures?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Victoria and Albert Museum, London

  3. Calcutta Museum, Kolkata

  4. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Museum in New Delhi houses the largest collection of Indian sculptures, including stone, bronze, and wooden sculptures from various periods of Indian history.

Which museum in India is dedicated to the history of Indian crafts?

  1. National Crafts Museum, New Delhi

  2. Indian Institute of Crafts and Design, Jaipur

  3. Central Cottage Industries Emporium, New Delhi

  4. Dilli Haat, New Delhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Crafts Museum in New Delhi is dedicated to the history of Indian crafts and houses a large collection of artifacts, tools, and other materials related to this field.

Which museum in India houses the largest collection of Indian paintings?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Victoria and Albert Museum, London

  3. Calcutta Museum, Kolkata

  4. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Museum in New Delhi houses the largest collection of Indian paintings, including works from various periods of Indian history and by various artists.

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