Challenge Prelims V1.0 – Day 46 – GS Paper (Indian Art & Culture)

1. Consider the following statements with respect to the Ancient Monuments and Archeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act of 1958:

1. The act regulates the archeological excavation and looks into the preservation of sculptures and carvings.
2. According to the AMASR Act of 1958, Archeological Site means any area which contains ruins and relics of historical or archeological importance which have been in existence for not less than 1000 years.
3. The recent Amendment to the act gives state governments the power to extend the area beyond 100 meters around protected areas.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. How many of the following institutions is/are of pre-independence origin?

1. Archeological Survey of India
2. Indian Council for Cultural Relations
3. National Archives of India
4. Sahitya Akademy

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

3. Consider the following statements with respect to Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards:

1. The Sangeet Natak Akademi is an Autonomous Body under the Ministry of Culture.
2. The awards were conferred since 1945, even before India’s Independence.
3. The Akademi is also implementing Cultural Heritage Young Leadership Programme.

How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements with respect to Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH):

1. It was established as a Registered Society under the Societies’ Registration Act, 1860.
2. Its objective is to provide consultancy services even to other countries of the world.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements with respect to Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH):

1. It was established as a Registered Society under the Societies’ Registration Act, 1860.
2. Its objective is to provide consultancy services even to other countries of the world.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

6. Consider the following statements with respect to Lalit Kala Akademi:

1. It is also called as the National Academy of Art.
2. It is the Government’s apex cultural body in the field of visual, performing and literary arts in India.
3. It is an autonomous body, which is fully funded by the Ministry of Culture.

How many of the statement(s) given above is/are not correct?

7. Consider the following statements with respect to National School of Drama:

1. It is an independent entity registered as an autonomous organization under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860.
2. It was fully financed by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

8. With respect to Sahitya Akademi Award, consider the following statements:

1. The award will be presented to the books of literary merit published in English and Sanskrit, besides the 22 languages enumerated in the Constitution of India.
2. The award will be presented only to Indian Nationality.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

9. Consider the following statements with respect to Bharat Ratna Awards:

1. It is the highest civilian award in the country instituted in the year 1954 that was originally limited only to arts, literature, science and public services.
2. In terms of Article 18 (1) of the Constitution, the award can be used as a prefix or suffix to the recipient’s name.
3. Every year it is mandatory to award Bharat Ratna to minimum of three persons.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

10. Consider the following statements with respect to Padma Awards:

1. Government servants including those working with PSUs, except doctors and scientists, are not eligible for these Awards.
2. The award may be conferred posthumously and also to foreigners.
3. The recommendations are made by the Prime Minister himself to the President.

How many of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

11. Consider the following statements with respect to Dadasaheb Phalke Award:

1. It is presented annually by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
2. It is a part of the ‘National Film Awards’ and is not awarded posthumously.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

12. Consider the following statements with respect to Sarala Puraskar:

1. It is recognised as the highest literary award of India.
2. It is awarded annually by the Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust (IMPaCT).

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

13. Statue of Prosperity, recently in news, is related with who among the following personalities?

14. PRASAD, an initiative of the Government of India, aims for

15. Aadi Mahotsav is a joint initiative of: