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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which dance form has been nominated by the Government of India to be inscribed on UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list?
A
Garba
B
Lavani
C
Giddha
D
Bhangra
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India has nominated the dance form Garba to be inscribed on UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gujarat’s famed traditional dance form Garba has been nominated by India for inclusion in the UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list. The latest nomination will be considered for the next year cycle, a top official said on Saturday.

Detailed explanation-3: -India has nominated the Indian dance form Garba to be inscribed on UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list. Last year, Durga Puja was included in UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list and for 2022, India has nominated ‘Garba’.

Detailed explanation-4: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is option 4, i.e. Chhau. Chhau dance included in UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage list in the year 2010. Chhau, a unique form of masked dance, is preserved by the royal family of Saraikela, the former state of Jharkhand.

Detailed explanation-5: -Durga Puja is considered to be one of the biggest festivals around the world. This year makes it more special as the UNESCO has inscribed Durga Puja in the UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and it is the first Indian festival to do so.

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