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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2024General Studies
Question
Arrange the following intangible cultural heritages in order of their year of induction into the UNESCO heritage list (Oldest to Newest) 1. Kalbelia 2. Budhist 3. Ramlila 4. Kumbh Mela 5. Nowrouz Choose the correct option from the following:
Options
- A 3, 1, 2, 5, 4
- B 1, 3, 2, 5, 4
- C 3, 4, 5, 2, 1
- D 2, 1, 3, 4, 5
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Correct Answer
C 3, 4, 5, 2, 1
Model Answer
- Intangible Cultural Heritage refers to cultural practices, traditions, expressions, knowledge, and skills. It includes oral traditions, performing arts, rituals, social practices, festive events, traditional craftsmanship, and knowledge of nature and the universe.
- Intangible Cultural Heritage is transmitted from generation to generation. This is achieved through oral traditions and practical demonstrations.
- It is constantly evolving.
- It is often closely related to a community's identity and helps to strengthen social cohesion.
List of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
India
- 2008: The tradition of Vedic chanting
- 2008: Ramlila, the traditional performance of the Ramayana
- 2008: Kutiyattam, Sanskrit theatre
- 2009: Ramman, religious festival and ritual theatre of the Garhwal Himalayas, India
- 2010: Mudiyettu, ritual theatre and dance drama of Kerala
- 2010: Kalbelia folk songs and dances of Rajasthan
- 2010: Chhau dance
- 2012: Buddhist chanting of Ladakh: recitation of sacred Buddhist texts in the trans-Himalayan Ladakh region, Jammu and Kashmir, India
- 2013: Sankirtana, ritual singing, drumming and dancing of Manipur
- 2014: The traditional brass and copper craft of utensil making among the Thatheras of Jandiala Guru, Punjab, India
- 2016: Yoga
- 2016: Nowruz
- 2017: Kumbh Mela
- 2021: Durga Puja in Kolkata
- 2023: Garba of Gujarat