Question 1

Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO?

Accepted Answer

Garba dance was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO. Garba is a traditional dance form originating from the state of Gujarat, India, and is usually performed during the festival of Navratri. Its recognition by UNESCO highlights its cultural significance and contribution to the world's heritage.

Question 2

Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO: 1. Shantiniketan 2. Rani-ki-Vav 3. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas 4. Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya. How many of the above properties were included in 2023?

Accepted Answer

Shantiniketan and Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya were included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO in 2023. Rani-ki-Vav and Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas were not included in that year.

Question 3

Recently, the manuscripts of which one of the following have been included in the UNESCO's Memory of World Register?

Accepted Answer

The Rig Veda manuscripts have been chosen to be listed in the UNESCO's 'Memory of World' Register 2007.

Question 4

Which one of the following statements with regard to the Moidams, built by the Tai-Ahom kingdom and inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is/are correct? 1. They acted as army fortresses. 2. They were recreation centres of the Royals and Nobles. 3. They were burial grounds of the Royals and Nobles. 4. They were battle drill centres of the Royals and Nobles.

Accepted Answer

Moidams are mound-burial tombs of Ahom royalty and nobility (3 only).

Question 5

Recently, which one of the following was included in the UNESCO's World Heritage list?

Accepted Answer

The Kalka-Shimla Railway was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list on July 8, 2008 as part of the Mountain Railways of India.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites — UPSC Previous Year Questions

Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO?

Year-wise Distribution

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites — UPSC Previous Year Questions

Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO?

Year-wise Distribution

Sample Questions