In which year was Yoga inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 2016
Yoga was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016. The inscription recognised India’s tradition and practice of yoga at the global level. 2015 is a close distractor because the first International Day of Yoga was observed that year, but UNESCO inscription took place in 2016. Exam tip: remember International Day of Yoga—21 June 2015; UNESCO inscription—2016.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
2016
Why is this the correct answer?
Yoga was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016. The inscription recognised India’s tradition and practice of yoga at the global level. 2015 is a close distractor because the first International Day of Yoga was observed that year, but UNESCO inscription took place in 2016. Exam tip: remember International Day of Yoga—21 June 2015; UNESCO inscription—2016.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: Art and Culture. Topic: Cultural Heritage.
