Which of the following is/are listed as Intangible Cultural Heritage o

Which of the following is/are listed as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO ?

  • 1. Yoga
  • 2. Nawrouz
  • 3. Kumbh Mela

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1, 2 and 3
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 only
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2018
All three items – Yoga, Nawrouz, and Kumbh Mela – are listed as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
– Yoga was inscribed on the list in 2016.
– Nawrouz is a multinational inscription (celebrated by several countries, including India) and was inscribed in 2009 and extended in 2016.
– Kumbh Mela was inscribed on the list in 2017.
UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage aims to protect important cultural practices and traditions around the world. India currently has several elements inscribed on this list, representing diverse cultural expressions.