Q. Consider the following statements:
1.UNESCO’s World Heritage mission is to take over the management, maintenance and preservation of World Heritage sites.
2.As per the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, intangible cultural heritage can be manifested in 8 broad ‘domains’ only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation: Both Statements are incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect: While UNESCO plays a vital role in promoting the protection and preservation of World Heritage, the primary responsibility for the management and maintenance of these sites rests with the Member States where the sites are located.
Statement 2 is incorrect: UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage proposes five broad ‘domains’ in which intangible cultural heritage is manifested:
- Oral traditions and expressions, including language as a vehicle of the intangible cultural heritage;
- Performing arts;
- Social practices, rituals and festive events;
- Knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe;
- Traditional craftsmanship.
