Q. With reference to the National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM), consider the following statements:
1.It is aimed at preserving and promoting India’s rich manuscript heritage.
2.Kriti Sampada, under the NMM, refers to a series of seminars on manuscript conservation.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. The NMM was established to preserve, document, and promote India’s vast collection of manuscripts, which are considered a significant part of the country’s cultural and historical heritage. The NMM is currently part of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts. The NMM has established over 100 Manuscripts Resource Centres and Manuscripts Conservation Centres across India.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Kriti Sampada the name of the National Database of Manuscripts created by the NMM. It serves as an electronic resource to document and provide information about Indian manuscripts.
Source: The Hindu
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