Cultural Institutions — Set 5
Arts & Culture · सांस्कृतिक संस्थाएं · Questions 41–50 of 50
Which city is home to the 'National School of Drama'?
Correct Answer: C. New Delhi
The National School of Drama is located in New Delhi. It is an autonomous institution that provides training in theater arts. It was originally set up by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.
The 'National Museum' in New Delhi was inaugurated in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 1949
The National Museum was inaugurated on August 15, 1949. It currently functions as a subordinate office under the Ministry of Culture. It holds artifacts from the prehistoric era to modern times.
Where is the 'Salar Jung Museum' located?
Correct Answer: C. Hyderabad
The Salar Jung Museum is located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It is one of the three National Museums of India. It is famous for its collection of sculptures, paintings, and textiles.
The 'Anthropological Survey of India' has its headquarters in?
Correct Answer: B. Kolkata
The Anthropological Survey of India is headquartered in Kolkata. it is the premier organization for anthropological research in India. It was founded during the British era to study the diverse human populations of India.
The 'Victoria Memorial' in Kolkata was built to honor which British monarch?
Correct Answer: B. Queen Victoria
The Victoria Memorial was built in memory of Queen Victoria after her death in 1901. It is a massive white marble building designed in the Indo-Saracenic style. It now serves as a museum under the Ministry of Culture.
Which institution is responsible for giving 'Padma Awards' for cultural excellence?
Correct Answer: A. Government of India
The Padma Awards are the highest civilian honors of India, given by the Government of India. Recommendations for these awards come from various institutions, including cultural academies. They are announced annually on Republic Day.
The 'Asiatic Society' of Kolkata was founded in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 1784
The Asiatic Society was founded on January 15, 1784. Its primary goal was to study the history and culture of Asia. It was a major influence on the development of Indology as a scientific field.
In which city is the 'National Gallery of Modern Art' located?
Correct Answer: D. New Delhi
The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) is located in New Delhi. it is the premier art gallery of India under the Ministry of Culture. It has other branches in Mumbai and Bengaluru.
The 'National Library of India' was formerly known as?
Correct Answer: D. Imperial Library
The National Library was previously known as the Imperial Library. It was formed by merging several libraries in 1891. It was renamed the National Library of India in 1948.
Which organization manages the UNESCO World Heritage sites in India?
Correct Answer: D. Archaeological Survey of India
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is the nodal agency for managing World Heritage sites in India. it works in coordination with UNESCO to ensure their preservation. India currently has 42 such sites on the list.