Question

Q. “The initiative aims to explore the multi-faceted Indian Ocean world collating archaeological and historical research in order to document the diversity of cultural, commercial, and religious interactions in the Indian Ocean. It also tries to understand how the knowledge and manipulation of the monsoon winds have shaped interactions across the Indian Ocean and led to the spread of shared knowledge systems, traditions, technologies and ideas along maritime routes”.

The above paragraph refers to which of the following initiatives:

• A. Security and Growth for all in the Region (SAGAR)
• B. Project Mausam
• C. Project Sagarmala
• D. Indian Ocean Commission

Answer 1

The correct option is B Project Mausam

Explanation:

• The description is related to Project Mausam.
• The endeavor of Project ‘Mausam’ is the following :
  • At the macro level, it aims to re-connect and re-establish communications between countries of the Indian Ocean world, which would lead to an enhanced understanding of cultural values and concerns.
  • At the micro-level, the focus is on understanding national cultures in their regional maritime milieu.
• In this regard, it aims to support the research on themes related to the maritime routes and others that come under various UNESCO Culture Conventions.
• Project Mausam is the initiative of the Ministry of Culture to be implemented by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) as the nodal agency with research support of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and National Museum.