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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which among the following has been inscribed in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?
A
Baisakhi in Punjab
B
Durga Puja in Kolkata
C
Onam in Kerala
D
Chhath Puja in Bihar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Kumbh Mela. The Kumbh Mela has been recently recognized by UNESCO as ‘an intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage under UNESCO has inscribed ´Kumbh Mela´ on UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Detailed explanation-3: -A total of 14 elements from India are inscribed on UNESCO’S list of Intangible Cultural Heritage and Humanity. These elements include music, dance, theatre, festivals, rituals, and storytelling.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lithuanian Cross-crafting and its symbolism was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2008.

Detailed explanation-5: -The UNESCO has inscribed two Indian performing art forms, the Mudiyettu Kerala and the Chhau dance (eastern India) in the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

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