IAS General Studies Prelims Question No. 51

Which among the following have been recognized by the UNESCO as  ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity"?
1. Koodiyattam
2. Ram Lila
3. Vedic Chanting
4. Mudiyettu
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 1, 2 & 3 Only
[C] 1, 2 & 4 only
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage are established by UNESCO aiming to ensure the better protection of important intangible cultural heritages worldwide and the awareness of their significance. India' s Ram Lila, The Tradition of Vedic Chanting, Kutiyattam, Sanskrit Theatre and Mudiyettu have been inscribed to ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity" of UNESCO. Mudiyettu is the name of a dance drama of Kerala, which is based upon the mythological tale of  battle, depicting glory and triumph of Bhagavathy over the demon Darika.
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