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31.
The nomination package for Ghoomar Dance would typically include:
A Only historical texts from ancient India.
B Extensive ethnographic research, video documentation, and community testimonials.
C A detailed architectural blueprint of the performance stage.
D Financial reports of all Ghoomar performances.
32.
Which of the following is NOT an element previously inscribed by India on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list?
A Vedic chanting
B Ramlila
C Yoga
D Bharatnatyam
33.
What is a key benefit of a cultural element being inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage?
A It becomes a protected national monument.
B It receives global recognition and promotes preservation efforts.
C It is automatically converted into a classical dance form.
D It restricts its performance to specific communities only.
34.
Which community is primarily associated with the origin and practice of Ghoomar Dance?
A Jat community
B Bhil community
C Gujjar community
D Meena community
35.
The Ghoomar Dance is primarily associated with which Indian state?
A Gujarat
B Punjab
C Rajasthan
D Kerala
36.
Which dance form has India officially submitted for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status on April 3, 2026?
A Kathakali
B Ghoomar
C Bhangra
D Garba
37.
Which existing UNESCO World Heritage site in Kutch is also a major Harappan site?
A Rani-ki-Vav
B Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
C Dholavira
D Ahmedabad Historic City
38.
The discovery of this new urban center primarily impacts our understanding of the Indus Valley Civilization's:
A Religious practices and deities.
B Geographical extent and population distribution.
C Decline and eventual disappearance.
D Relationship with Roman Empire.
39.
What unique feature related to environmental adaptation was found at the Kutch Harappan site?
A Extensive use of timber for construction.
B A sophisticated water harvesting system.
C Evidence of large-scale agriculture in marshlands.
D Underground heating systems for dwellings.
40.
The carbon dating of artifacts from the site places the settlement in which period?
A Early Vedic Period (1500-1000 BCE)
B Mature Harappan Phase (2600-1900 BCE)
C Later Harappan Phase (1900-1300 BCE)
D Mauryan Period (322-185 BCE)