Cultural Heritage and Preservation

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the cultural heritage and preservation efforts in India.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which organization is responsible for the preservation and promotion of India's cultural heritage?

  1. Ministry of Culture

  2. Archaeological Survey of India

  3. National Museum of India

  4. Indian Council for Cultural Relations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ministry of Culture is the nodal agency for the preservation and promotion of India's cultural heritage.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) was established in the year:

  1. 1861

  2. 1871

  3. 1881

  4. 1891


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) was established in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham.

Which of the following is not a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Victoria Memorial


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Victoria Memorial is not a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India.

The National Museum of India is located in:

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Museum of India is located in New Delhi.

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) was established in the year:

  1. 1950

  2. 1955

  3. 1960

  4. 1965


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) was established in 1950.

Which of the following is not a classical dance form of India?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Lavani


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lavani is not a classical dance form of India.

The Sangeet Natak Akademi was established in the year:

  1. 1952

  2. 1957

  3. 1962

  4. 1967


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sangeet Natak Akademi was established in 1952.

The Lalit Kala Akademi was established in the year:

  1. 1954

  2. 1959

  3. 1964

  4. 1969


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lalit Kala Akademi was established in 1954.

The Sahitya Akademi was established in the year:

  1. 1956

  2. 1961

  3. 1966

  4. 1971


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sahitya Akademi was established in 1956.

Which of the following is not a folk art of India?

  1. Madhubani painting

  2. Warli painting

  3. Patachitra painting

  4. Miniature painting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Miniature painting is not a folk art of India.

The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) was established in the year:

  1. 1954

  2. 1959

  3. 1964

  4. 1969


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) was established in 1954.

The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) was established in the year:

  1. 1985

  2. 1990

  3. 1995

  4. 2000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) was established in 1985.

Which of the following is not a cultural festival of India?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Pongal

  4. Christmas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Christmas is not a cultural festival of India.

The National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology (NMIC) was established in the year:

  1. 1989

  2. 1994

  3. 1999

  4. 2004


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology (NMIC) was established in 1989.

Which of the following is not a traditional Indian musical instrument?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Harmonium

  4. Mridangam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Harmonium is not a traditional Indian musical instrument.

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