UPSC Prelims Arts & Culture previous year questions from 2024, with answers and explanations.
2024Current AffairsDirect Conceptual / Factual MCQUNESCO Cultural Heritage List
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
Explanation: * (c) Garba dance is correct: The traditional dance form of Garba from Gujarat was officially inscribed onto UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in December 2023, making it the latest Indian cultural element included among the choices.
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2024Direct Conceptual / Factual MCQAncient Sanskrit Literature & Drama
Which one of the following is a work attributed to playwright Bhasa?
A.Kavyalankara
B.Natyashastra
C.Madhyama-vyayoga
D.Mahabhashya
Explanation: * (c) Madhyama-vyayoga is correct: Bhasa was one of the earliest known ancient Indian Sanskrit dramatists. He authored several standard complete classical plays, including Madhyamavyayoga, DutaGhatotkacha, Dutavakya, Balacharita, and Charudatta.
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2024Current AffairsMulti-statement (How Many Style)UNESCO World Heritage Properties
Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO:
1. Shantiniketan
2. Rani-ki-Vav
3. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
4. Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya
How many of the above properties were included in 2023?
A.Only one
B.Only two
C.Only three
D.All four
Explanation: * Property 1 was included in 2023: Shantiniketan in West Bengal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023. * Property 2 was included in 2014: Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen's Stepwell) in Patan, Gujarat, was added in 2014. * Property 3 was included in 2023: The Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas in Karnataka achieved status in 2023. * Property 4 was included in 2002: The Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya was inscribed in 2002. * Therefore, exactly two properties (1 and 3) were included in 2023.
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