Question of the Day – MERA GAON MERI DHAROHAR’ (MGMD) INITIATIVE
QOTD March 25,2026
With reference to the initiative Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar, consider the following statements:
- it is implemented by the ministry of culture.
- it aims to document villages only with a population above 5000.
- it involves classification of villages based on cultural attributes.
which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
statement 1 is correct.
it is implemented by the ministry of culture.
statement 2 is incorrect.
it does not restrict documentation based on population size and covers all villages.
statement 3 is correct.
villages are classified into categories based on cultural attributes.
Why in news–
Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar has recently gained attention due to the government’s push to digitally document and showcase the cultural heritage of villages across india. the initiative is being expanded with more villages being added to its portal under the national mission on cultural mapping. it is also being linked with tourism promotion to highlight unique rural traditions, crafts, and lifestyles. recent discussions have focused on using this database for policy planning and rural development. the scheme is further in news as it supports preservation of intangible cultural heritage amid rapid modernization. it also reflects efforts to strengthen local identities and promote community participation in heritage conservation.
News-https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2152150®=3&lang=2
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Practice Questions (PQ)
PQ1.with reference to the portal Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Portal, consider the following statements:
- it is a part of the national mission on cultural mapping.
- it provides geo-tagged information about villages.
- it is managed by the ministry of rural development.
which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
statement 1 is correct.
it is a component of the national mission on cultural mapping.
statement 2 is correct.
it provides geo-tagged data of villages.
statement 3 is incorrect.
it is managed by the ministry of culture, not rural development.
PQ2.consider the following statements regarding objectives of Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar:
- preservation of intangible cultural heritage.
- promotion of rural tourism.
- identification of mineral resources in rural areas.
which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
statement 1 is correct.
it focuses on preserving intangible cultural heritage.
statement 2 is correct.
it promotes rural tourism by showcasing village culture.
statement 3 is incorrect.
mineral resource identification is not its objective.
PQ3.with reference to village categorization under Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar, consider the following statements:
- villages are classified into seven categories.
- ecological heritage villages are one of the categories.
- villages associated with freedom struggle are not included.
which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Answer: (b) 2 only
Explanation:
statement 1 is incorrect.
villages are classified into five categories, not seven.
statement 2 is correct.
ecological heritage villages are included as a category.
statement 3 is incorrect.
villages related to the freedom struggle are included.
Previous Year Question (UPSC Prelims)
with reference to the National Mission on Cultural Mapping, consider the following statements:
- it aims to map cultural assets and resources of india.
- it is implemented by the ministry of culture.
which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) both 1 and 2
(d) neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (c) both 1 and 2
Explanation:
statement 1 is correct.
it aims to create a database of cultural assets.
statement 2 is correct.
it is implemented by the ministry of culture.
