Consider the following statements: 1. International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) is affiliated with the World Crafts Council (WCC) and supports its initiatives. 2. The objective of the World Crafts Council (WCC) in establishing the World Craft City Programme is to promote modern industrial techniques in craft production. 3. Srinagar has become the fourth Indian city to be recognized as a World Craft City by the World Crafts Council (WCC). How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) is affiliated with the World Crafts Council (WCC) and supports its initiatives.
2.The objective of the World Crafts Council (WCC) in establishing the World Craft City Programme is to promote modern industrial techniques in craft production.
3.Srinagar has become the fourth Indian city to be recognized as a World Craft City by the World Crafts Council (WCC).
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is affiliated with the World Crafts Council (WCC) and supports its initiatives. The objectives of the World Craft City Programme include global recognition, government advocacy, local innovation, knowledge exchange, and collaborative opportunities.

Statement 3 is correct. Srinagar has become the fourth Indian city to be recognized as a ‘World Craft City’ by the World Crafts Council (WCC). The other three Indian cities previously recognized as World Craft Cities are – Jaipur (Rajasthan), Malappuram (Kerala), Mysore (Karnataka).

Source: The Hindu

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