1.

For how many years do patents registered under intellectual property rights (IPR) provide protection for an
invention?
A. 10 years B. 15 Years C. 20 Years D. 7 Years

2. GI product from Rajasthan, Bikaneri Bhujia, a century-old snack is traditionally made using moth dal flour
and chana dal flour in the following ideal ratio
A. 60:40 Ratio B. 70:30 Ratio C. 80:20 Ratio D. 65:35 Ratio

3. In which region of Uttar Pradesh is the Malihabadi Dussehri mango cultivated?

A. Varanasi B. Agra C. Malihabad D. Kanpur

4. From which goat is the wool for Kashmir Pashmina sourced?

A. Changthangi goat B. Angora goat C. Boer goat D. Saanen goat

5. Which article of the Indian constitution provides for the abolition of untouchability?
A. Article -14 B. Article -17 C. Article -32 D. Article -51

6. Rajasthani Kathputlis are captivating string marionettes that bring legends to life. Which talented
community has been practising this art form for over a thousand years?
A. Rai community B. Bhat community C. Shekhati community D. Meena community

7. Which tribe is known for creating Bhotia Dann in Uttarakhand?

A. Tharu B. Bhotiya C. Garhwali D. Kumaoni

8. Which cultural symbols are often found on Kinnauri Shawls?

A. Hindu Gods B. Buddhist symbols C. Jainism D. Muslim

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9. What type of wool is used to make Kullu Shawls?
A. Silk
B. Cotton
C. Merino wool, Pashmina, and locally available options
D. Jute

10. GI is a sign used on a product originating from a specific region. What does GI stand for?
A. Geographical Irrigation B. Geographical Indication
C. Geometrical Identification D. General Indication

11. Who among the following founded the city of Amritsar?

A. Guru Ram Dass B. Guru Arjun Dev C. Guru Tegh Bahadur D. Guru Angad Dev

12. What unique techniques make Bhadohi carpets stand out in the weaving process?
A. Use of machines B. Hand-knotted
C. Automated Finishing D. Synthetic material

13. At which of the following sites of the Indus Valley Civilization, the famous figure of a man wearing a
shawl often called ‘The Priest’ was found?
A. Mohen-Jo-Daro B. Harappa C. Lothal D. Rakhigarhi

14. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Mangalwedha Jowar?

A. Grown under receding soil moisture after the cessation of the rains
B. High-temperature tolerance
C. Bold lustrous grain with a thin pericarp
D. Best in taste and softness when made into roti

15. Who among the following is the authority that issues duplicate or further copies of the certificate of
registration of a geographical indication upon request?
A. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
B. Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB)
C. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
D. The Registrar of Geographical Indications

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16. Emperor Ashoka’s lion capital, chosen as the symbol of the Indian Republic, is found at which of the
following locations in India?
A. Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh B. Junagadh, Gujarat
C. Bhubaneswar, Orissa D. Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh

17. The National Calendar of India is based on which of the following era?
A. Vikrama era B. Kali era C. Saka era D. Gupta Era

18. Which tool is used in weaving a Kani Shawl?

A. Spindle B. Kani (eyeless wooden spokes)
C. Needle D. Shuttle

19. Which one of the following rivers of India cuts the Tropic of Cancer twice?
A. Musi River B. Lohit River
C. Mahi River D. Penna River

20. Nagpur oranges are primarily grown in which state?

A. Gujarat B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Maharashtra D. Andhra Pradesh

21. Jalgaon is known as the “Banana Capital” of :

A. India B. Maharashtra C. Asia D. The world

22. Which of the following is the square superstructure in the form of a railing on top of the dome of a stupa?
A. Vedika B. Medhi C. Harmika D. Torana

23. Which city is known as the “Brass City” for its metalwork craftsmanship?
A. Agra B. Moradabad C. Kanpur D. Lucknow

24. The Geographical Indications (GI) Registry was established in which of the following cities?
A. Chennai B. Mumbai C. Delhi D. Kolkata

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25. At which of the following locations in India did Lord Mahavira attain Mahaparinirvana at the age of
seventy-two?
A. Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh B. Pavapuri, Bihar
C. Rajgir, Bihar D. Vaishali, Bihar

26. Under which section of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 the Indian industry is required to give intimation
of resources for commercial utilisation to the concerned authority?
A. Section 7 B. Section 2 C. Section 5 D. Section 6

27. What is the primary material used in Khatamband craft?

A. Pinewood B. Teak wood C. Walnut wood D. Bamboo

28. Which of the following is not a kind of IPR Act in India?

A. Patents Act, 1970 B. Trade Marks Act, 1999
C. Companies Act, 2013 D. Designs Act 2000

29. Keoladeo National Park is a world heritage site located in which of the following state of India?
A. Bihar B. West Bengal C. Rajasthan D. Punjab

30. Which colours are mentioned as being used in the intricate patterns on Kullu Shawls?
A. Blue and purple B. Yellow, green, and red
C. Black and white D. Pink and orange

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1. (C) 2. (C) 3. (C) 4. (A) 5. (B) 6. (B) 7. (B) 8. (B) 9. (C) 10. (B)
11. (A) 12. (B) 13. (B) 14. (B) 15. (D) 16. (D) 17. (C) 18. (B) 19. (C) 20. (C)
21. (A) 22. (C) 23. (B) 24. (A) 25. (B) 26. (A) 27. (A) 28. (C) 29. (C) 30. (B)

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