16. The Bhagoria Festival, is celebrated primarily by which community in India?
A. Gujjar
B. Bhil
C. Gond
D. Santhal
Answer: B
17. Which one of the following best describes Tell Umm Amer, which has been seen in the news recently?
A. An ancient city in Egypt known for its pyramids
B. A significant archaeological site in Gaza
C. A historical site in Syria known for its ancient temples
D. A famous Roman stadium located in Turkey
Answer: B
18. Consider the following statements about the Kharchi Puja:
1. During the puja, the 7 gods are ceremonially taken by the royal priests known as Chantai to the river Saidra
2. It is celebrated by both tribal and nontribal communities in Tripura
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: B
19. Consider the following statements about the Bela Block Printing:
1. It is a craft from the region of Kutch, which is lesser-known and obscure and is mainly practised by the Khatri community.
2. It has been listed as an endangered craft by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: B
20. Kayachikitsa, Kaumarabhritya, and Vajikarana are branches of which of the following fields of medicine?
A. Siddha
B. Ayurveda
C. Sowa Rigpa
D. Unani
Answer: B
21. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Kalaripayattu’:
1. It is an Indian martial art that originated in Kerala during the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD.
2. It is a personal combat training system that includes exercises to develop sharp reflexes for unarmed combat and skillful fighting using sticks.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: D
22. Regarding the Subika Painting, consider the following statements:
1. This painting style is intricately linked to the Kuki community’s cultural history in Manipur.
2. The paintings are done on handmade paper or tree bark.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: B
23. Which one of the following towns is often referred to as ‘Jain Kashi’?
A. Hampi
B. Vaishali
C. Moodbidri
D. Ujjain
Answer: C
24. With reference to the recent nomination of Zinc Roofing in Paris for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) list, consider the following statements:
1. Zinc roofs have been a part of Paris’s skyline for nearly 200 years.
2. Zinc roofs are recognized for their contribution to Paris’s iconic look but are criticized for contributing to overheating in buildings.
3. The UNESCO ICH list includes traditional crafts only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
25. Consider the following:
1. Kozhikode
2. Jaipur
3. Mumbai
4. Hyderabad
Which of the above mentioned cities is/are recognised as the “City of Literature” under the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: C
26. Consider the following statements regarding the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra (KMY):
1. The Kailash Manasarovar Yatra is organized annually by India through Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand and Nathula Pass in Sikkim.
2. Hindus believe Lord Shiva resides at the peak, while Jains regard it as Mount Ashtapada, where Rishabhadeva achieved liberation.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: D
27. Regarding the National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM), consider the following statements:
1. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Culture to preserve and document India’s vast collection of manuscripts.
2. The Department of Culture is responsible for implementing the mission, while the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) serves as the nodal agency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: C
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