Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO ?
- A. Chhau dance
- B. Durga Puja
- C. Garba dance
- D. Kumbh mela
Answer: C
Explanation
Garba dance, a traditional folk dance from Gujarat, was the latest Indian element to be inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This inclusion occurred in December 2023. Chhau dance was inscribed in 2010, Kumbh Mela in 2017, and Durga Puja in 2021. This is a direct current affairs question related to Indian culture and its international recognition, a frequent topic in the Art & Culture section of UPSC exams.