Question

95. Which of the following are included in UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s Representative List of Intangible cultural Heritage of Humanity?
i) Yoga
ii) Chaau Dance
iii) Ramlila
iv) Koodiyattam
Select the correct code:

• A. a) i ii and iii
  
• B. b) ii, iii and iv
  
• C. c) i, iii and iv
  
• D. d) i, ii, iii and iv

Answer 1

The correct option is D d) i, ii, iii and iv

D)

Explanation:

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) included YOGA in its Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016.

Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity from India

• Chaau Dance

• Buddhist Chanting of Ladakh

• Sanskritana – the ritual singing, dancing and drumming of Manipur

• The traditional brass and copper craft of utensil making among the Thatheras of Jandiala Guru, Punjab

• Ramlila – the traditional performance of Ramayana

• Tradition of Vedic Chanting

• Koodiyattam

• Mudiyet

• Kalbelia

• Ramman: religious festival and ritual theatre of Garhwal, Uttarakhand