Consider the following statements : 1. Kozhikode has been included in UNESCO's creative cities network as the 'City of Music' How many of the above statements is/are correct?
2. Garba of Gujarat has been declared by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage
3. Gwalior has been included in UNESCO's creative cities network as the 'City of Literature'
Analyzing UNESCO's Creative Cities and Cultural Heritage Designations
This question requires evaluating three statements about recent recognitions by UNESCO concerning creative cities and intangible cultural heritage. Let's examine each statement:
Statement 1: Kozhikode as 'City of Music'
Fact Check: In October 2023, UNESCO announced the addition of 55 new cities to its Creative Cities Network. Among the Indian cities included, Kozhikode (also known as Calicut) was designated as a 'City of Literature'. It was not recognized as the 'City of Music'.
Conclusion: Statement 1 is incorrect.
Statement 2: Garba of Gujarat as Intangible Cultural Heritage
Fact Check: In December 2023, UNESCO inscribed the traditional dance form 'Garba' of Gujarat onto its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This recognizes Garba as a significant living cultural practice.
Conclusion: Statement 2 is correct.
Statement 3: Gwalior as 'City of Literature'
Fact Check: Similar to Kozhikode, Gwalior was also part of the 2023 UNESCO Creative Cities Network announcement. However, Gwalior was designated as a 'City of Music', not 'City of Literature'.
Conclusion: Statement 3 is incorrect.
Determining the Number of Correct Statements
Based on the analysis:
- Statement 1: Incorrect
- Statement 2: Correct
- Statement 3: Incorrect
Only one statement (Statement 2) is correct.
Final Answer Calculation
The number of correct statements is 1.
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