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Question 01
medium
Consider the following statements about constitutional provisions related to culture:
1. Article 29 is a Fundamental Right that protects the interests of minorities.
2. Article 49 is a Directive Principle that places an obligation on citizens to protect monuments.
3. Article 51A(f) is a Fundamental Duty that directs citizens to value and preserve the rich heritage of Indian culture.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 02
easy
Under the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972, an object is classified as an 'Antiquity' if it has been produced:
Question 03
medium
The Ancient Monuments Preservation Act of 1904 was primarily concerned with which category of monuments?
Question 04
medium
Consider the following statements about the Delivery of Books (Public Libraries) Act, 1954:
1. It applies to the whole of India including Jammu and Kashmir.
2. Publishers are required to submit a complete copy of every book and newspaper to four National Libraries.
3. The National Libraries in Delhi and Kolkata are examples of the libraries to which books must be submitted.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 05
medium
Under the Antiquities Export Control Act, 1947, who has the power to decide whether any article is an 'antiquity', and what is the status of that decision?
Question 06
hard
The Public Records Act, 1993, mandates that there shall be an appraisal of government records in consultation with the National Archives of India at what interval?
Question 07
hard
Consider the following statements about the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972:
1. It covers movable cultural property including art objects and antiquities.
2. Any person wishing to sell, purchase, or rent antiquities must obtain a licence from the Central Government.
3. The minimum punishment for unlicensed export of an antiquity is 1 year of imprisonment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 08
hard
Which of the following correctly distinguishes Article 29 from Article 49 and Article 51A(f) in the Indian Constitution?
Question 09
medium
Under the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1904, if the owner of land on which a protected monument stands wishes to sell that land, what right does the Government have?
Question 10
hard
The Declaration of National Importance Act, 1951 added approximately how many new monuments and archaeological sites to the original list created under the 1904 Act?