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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
UNESCO has tied up with which Indian state to promote state’s intangible cultural heritage?
A
Goa
B
Manipur
C
Rajasthan
D
Punjab
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Rajasthan is also home to 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites in India. The Walled city of Jaipur was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, last July.

Detailed explanation-2: -India nominates GARBA to be inscribed on UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list. Last year, Durga Puja was inscribed on UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list, and Garba is nominated for 2022. India has nominated the Indian dance form Garba to be inscribed on UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list.

Detailed explanation-3: -How many UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List items are from India? India has almost 14 inclusions in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List 2021 of UNESCO. It includes Kumbh Mela, Kutiyattam, Durga Puja etc.

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