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Question 01
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Arrange the following UNESCO ICH entries of India in the correct chronological order of their inscription (earliest to latest):
1. Sankirtana (Manipur)
2. Kalbelia (Rajasthan)
3. Ramman (Uttarakhand)
4. Thatheras of Jandiala Guru (Punjab)
Question 02
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Consider the following statements about Koodiyattam, inscribed in UNESCO's Representative List of ICH in 2008:
1. Male roles are traditionally performed by the Chakyar caste, while women of the Nambiar caste play female roles.
2. The character Vidushaka explains the background of the story in simple Malayalam, while all other characters perform in Sanskrit.
3. Performances last from 6 to 20 days and are enacted inside temples.
4. The major musical instrument used in Koodiyattam is the Pakhawaj.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Question 03
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Which of the following UNESCO ICH entries of India is associated with the mythological battle between Goddess Kali and the demon Darika, and is performed in village temples called Bhagavati Kavus between February and May?
Question 04
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Consider the following statements about Chhau dance, inscribed in UNESCO's Representative List of ICH in 2010:
1. It is a tribal martial art dance performed in Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal.
2. The dance is performed during the spring festival and lasts for 13 days.
3. Masks are worn by performers in all three sub-genres — Purulia, Seraikella and Mayurbhanj.
4. The dance is performed by male dancers during night time in an open space.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Question 05
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Which of the following correctly describes the Thathera craft of Jandiala Guru, Punjab, inscribed in UNESCO's ICH list in 2014?
Question 06
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Consider the following statements about Sankirtana, inscribed in UNESCO's Representative List of ICH in 2013:
1. It is a ritual singing, drumming and dancing art form of Manipur.
2. It is performed by Manipuri Vaishnavites to mark religious occasions and life cycle events.
3. In a typical performance, two drummers and ten singers-dancers perform in a domestic courtyard encircled by devotees.
4. The musical instruments mainly used are Cymbals and Drums.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Question 07
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Ramman, inscribed in UNESCO's ICH list in 2009, is a religious festival and ritual theatre. Which of the following statements about Ramman are correct?
1. It is celebrated in the Saloor-Dungra villages of the Painkhanda Valley in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.
2. The festival is dedicated to Bhumiyal Devta, the local village deity.
3. An important feature of Ramman is the singing of the 'Jagar' — a musical rendition of local legends.
4. This festival is widely celebrated across the entire Garhwal and Kumaon regions of Uttarakhand.
Question 08
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Match the following UNESCO ICH entries of India with their correct state/region:
List I (ICH Entry):
A. Mudiyettu
B. Ramlila
C. Vedic Chanting
D. Kalbelia
List II (State/Region):
1. Rajasthan
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Pan-India
4. Kerala
Select the correct answer:
Question 09
medium
Consider the following statements about Nuvroz, inscribed in UNESCO's ICH list in 2016:
1. It marks the New Year for the Parsi community and is also celebrated as the Spring festival by the Kashmiri community.
2. It denotes Zoroastrian respect for the environment.
3. A key ritual involves placing a copy of the Gathas, sprouted wheat or beans, a silver coin, and a bowl of water containing goldfish on a table.
4. Nuvroz is exclusively celebrated by the Parsi community and has no other regional association in India.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Question 10
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Which of the following statements about the Tradition of Vedic Chanting, inscribed in UNESCO's ICH list in 2008, is/are correct?
1. The oral tradition consists of several pathas, meaning recitations or ways of chanting Vedic mantras.
2. It is considered the oldest unbroken oral tradition in existence, with Vedic text fixation dating to the early Iron Age.
3. UNESCO specifically proclaimed it a 'Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.'