Question 4243

As per Budget 2020, which of the following states will setup the Tribal Museum?

Answer

Jharkhand

Why?

The correct answer is: Jharkhand Five archaeological sites with on-site museums The Union Minister emphasized the lack of trained manpower in museology and archaeology and how it becomes a handicap for both the mentioned disciplines. She also said how it has a negative impact on tourism. In a major boost to archaeology and museology, Sitharaman informed the development of five archaeological sites as an iconic site which would also comprise of on-site museums. "Five archaeological sites would be developed as Iconic sites with on-site museums. They are - Rakhigarhi (Haryana), Hastinapur (Uttar Pradesh), Shiv Sagar (Assam), Dholavira (Gujarat), and Adichanallur (Tamil Nadu)." Museum Numismatics and trade in Kolkata The Finance Minister also announced setting up a museum of Numismatics and trade at the Museum of Kolkata. Tribal museum in Ranchi In a first, Sitharaman informed of setting up of a tribal museum in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The Centre is expected to spend around Rs 500 crore to 1,000 crore for setting up of a world-class tribal museum in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Promotion of Tourism The Union Minister urged the states to play a major role in developing the tourism sector of the country by developing a roadmap for certain identified destinations and to formulate financial plans during the year 2021. T hese plans by the state governments would be given specified grants by the Centre in the year 2020-21. Sitharaman allocated Rs 2,500 crores for 2020-21 for the purpose of tourism production.