Art and Culture Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC and SSC Exams

Name: MockPreps
Address: IN

1.

The archaeological site of Paunar, located in the Vidarbha region, is particularly known for its association with which historical dynasty?

A Chola Dynasty

B Satavahana Dynasty

C Rashtrakuta Dynasty

D Yadava Dynasty

2.

Which of the following types of artifacts are commonly found in archaeological excavations in the Vidarbha region, indicating trade and cultural exchange?

A Neolithic stone tools

B Roman coins and pottery

C Vedic era manuscripts

D Mughal era miniatures

3.

Recent archaeological discoveries in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra have primarily shed light on which historical period?

A Indus Valley Civilization

B Mauryan Empire

C Satavahana period

D Gupta Empire

4.

Which of the following is NOT a typical folk art form that might be included in such a digital preservation initiative?

A Warli painting

B Kathakali dance

C Abstract expressionism

D Madhubani painting

5.

The 'Digital Pedia of Endangered Folk Arts' primarily aims to:

A Promote contemporary art forms globally

B Digitally document and preserve traditional and endangered folk arts

C Provide financial aid to living folk artists

D Organize international folk art festivals

6.

Which organization launched the 'Digital Pedia of Endangered Folk Arts' initiative to document and preserve India's vanishing folk art forms?

A National Museum

B Sangeet Natak Akademi

C Archaeological Survey of India

D Lalit Kala Akademi

Art & Culture MCQs - 2026-05-20