Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage List’ established by UNESCO:
Which of the above statements are correct?
Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage List’ established by UNESCO:
Which of the above statements are correct?
The correct option is C 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: This list is made up of those intangible heritage elements that help demonstrate diversity of cultural heritage and raise awareness about its importance. This list is published by the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Its members are elected by State parties meeting in the United Nations General Assembly.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Yoga was included in the ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage List’ in 2016.
Statement 3 is correct: ‘Kumbh Mela’ was the latest addition to the list.
It is one of the largest human congregations in the world. It is held in four pilgrimage places on sacred rivers in Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik and Prayag. Kumbh Mela was inscribed on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during the 12th session held at Jeju, South Korea.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: This list is made up of those intangible heritage elements that help demonstrate diversity of cultural heritage and raise awareness about its importance. This list is published by the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Its members are elected by State parties meeting in the United Nations General Assembly.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Yoga was included in the ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage List’ in 2016.
Statement 3 is correct: ‘Kumbh Mela’ was the latest addition to the list.
It is one of the largest human congregations in the world. It is held in four pilgrimage places on sacred rivers in Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik and Prayag. Kumbh Mela was inscribed on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during the 12th session held at Jeju, South Korea.
