Preserving History

Q. The National Film Archive of India was founded in 1964 and is located in .

1. Wardha
2. Pune
3. Mathura

Q. Write about the acts which has been passed to preserve ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains.

Q. The Ajanta and Ellora caves are slowly deteriorating due to high moisture and paucity of sunlight. These environmental conditions create a breeding ground for small insects which can damage the interior of the caves.

Which public body is responsible for the preservation of such cultural heritage sites in India?

1. Architectural Association of India
2. Society for the Preservation of the Cultural Heritage of India
3. Indian Heritage Society
4. Archeological Survey of India

Q. X was founded in the latter half of the twentieth century.
Its main objectives are to search for and obtain rare Indian films, and preserve them for future generations. It also carries out research on cinema.

Identify X.

1. Indian Film Collections
2. The National Film Archive of India
3. Indian Film Archives
4. The Film and Television Library of India

Q. Which of the following places help preserve artifacts?

1. Temples
2. Palaces
3. Museums
4. Archives

Q. Which of the following ministries is responsible for maintaining the National Film Archive of India?

1. Ministry of Culture
2. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
3. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
4. Ministry of Defence

Q. Which of the following are some methods of preservation of artifacts?

1. Handling the object without causing it any damage.
2. When found, keep it to yourself for your own use.
3. By writing your name on it with a pen, so it will not be stolen.
4. When found, handing it to the Archaeological Survey of India.

Q. In which city is the National Film Archive of India situated?

1. Pune
2. Mumbai
3. Wardha
4. Nagpur

Q. By the early 1930s, the U.S. film industry had made which of the following major changes?

1. From silent films to talking pictures
2. From black-and-white to colour film
3. From a studio system to an independent film industry
4. From filming primarily in Hollywood to filming on location all over the country
5. From Cinemascope to Kinescope

Q. The National Film Archive of India was founded in .

1. 1964
2. 1962
3. 1966

Q. Write a short note on the preservation of museums.

Q. Which of the following statements are true with regard to the study of history?

1. It teaches us about discoveries and inventions in the past which help us shape our present.
2. It is based on objectivity, and is a completely factual discipline.
3. It helps us learn from our past mistakes.
4. It helps us learn more about different ancient civilisations.