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41.
The digitization of manuscripts helps in preserving them by:
A Increasing their exposure to light
B Reducing the need for physical handling
C Using chemical preservatives
D Storing them in humid environments
42.
Who is expected to benefit from the online availability of these digitized manuscripts?
A Only museum staff
B Only Indian scholars
C Scholars, researchers, and the general public globally
D Book collectors only
43.
What kind of copies are being created as part of this digitization project?
A Low-resolution photocopies
B Microfilm copies
C High-resolution digital copies
D Hand-written replicas
44.
What is the primary objective of digitizing rare manuscripts?
A To increase their physical value
B To reduce the number of physical copies
C To ensure long-term preservation and wider accessibility
D To prepare them for auction
45.
Which institution has recently undertaken a project to digitize its collection of rare manuscripts?
A Victoria Memorial Hall
B Salar Jung Museum
C National Museum, New Delhi
D Indian Museum, Kolkata
46.
What is the primary significance of this discovery for understanding Indian history?
A It reveals new trade routes.
B It provides insights into the spread of Buddhism and monastic life during the Gupta era.
C It highlights advancements in metallurgy.
D It indicates early maritime activities.
47.
Which types of artifacts were found during the excavation?
A Gold coins and jewelry
B Iron tools and weapons
C Pottery shards and terracotta seals
D Manuscripts and scrolls
48.
The unearthed remains are preliminarily believed to date back to which historical period?
A Mauryan Period
B Gupta Period
C Kushan Period
D Sunga Period
49.
In which district of Bihar were the ancient Buddhist monastery remains discovered?
A Gaya
B Patna
C Vaishali
D East Champaran
50.
Which organization conducted the recent excavation that unearthed ancient Buddhist monastery remains in Bihar?
A National Museum
B Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
C Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR)
D National Archives of India