RAS question
The Jawahar Kala Kendra in Jaipur was inaugurated in April 1993 by the President of India to:
Correct answer: (B) Protect art heritage and encourage artists.
Jawahar Kala Kendra in Jaipur was inaugurated in April 1993 to protect Rajasthan's art heritage and encourage artists.
Explanation
Jawahar Kala Kendra, popularly known as JKK, was established in Jaipur in 1993 as an international multi-art and culture centre. It was inaugurated by the President of India in April 1993 to protect Rajasthan's art heritage and encourage artists. The official JKK history page describes the need to nurture art and artists and identifies the institution with the preservation and promotion of Indian art and culture. Its activities, including workshops, dance and music recitals, theatre shows, art exhibitions and art-and-culture publications, show why the answer is about artistic heritage and artist support, not science, manuscripts alone or administrative training.
Why the other options are wrong
- (A) Promoting science and technology does not fit JKK's stated identity as a multi-art and culture centre built around preservation, promotion, performances, exhibitions and workshops.
- (C) Preserving historical manuscripts is too narrow because JKK's purpose covers wider art and culture activity, especially visual and performing arts.
- (D) Training civil servants is unrelated to JKK's role as a cultural centre where artists, artisans, scholars, art-connoisseurs and visitors interact through programmes.
Concept
This tests Rajasthan's art-and-culture institutions and asks for institutional purpose, not just a date or location. It recurs in RAS because such bodies connect heritage protection with active cultural practice in the state.