Question

Choose the correct statements with regard to preservation of cultural heritage by UNESCO from among the following statements:

• A. 1 and 4 only
• B. 2, and 3 only
• C. 1, 2, and 3 only
• D. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 2, 3, and 4

UNESCO offers technical assistance and advice, funds, and equipment for the preservation of heritage and natural reserves.

• It encourages works in literature and fine arts. It promotes the study and development of cultures by encouraging the preservation of national and cultural values.
• It provides travel grants for writers and artists to travel, under a project named 'Mutual Appreciation of Eastern and Western Cultural Values'.
• UNESCO strives to protect books, artworks, and rare manuscripts. It also encourages their translation, so that they’ll be easily accessible for all to read and gather knowledge.
• UNESCO hopes to spread the knowledge of cultural development through media such as films.
• It also spreads information about human rights.
• It aims to promote peace and prosperity in the world by sending cultural missions to different countries. This way, material contact will develop.