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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 56

SSC CPO Tier I - 9th December 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q56

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How many sites were chosen from India for the 2019 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for
Cultural Heritage Conservation?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Four.

UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards 2019
  • UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation was established in the year 2000.
  • Such award motivates the protection of cultural heritage sites.
  •  UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards 2019 was held in Malaysia.
  •  Indian bagged four awards in three categories:-                        (1) Award of Distinction was given to Vikram Sarabhai Library, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.          (2) Award of Merit was given to 
     Our Lady of Glory Church, Mumbai and              (3) Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue, Mumbai  (4) Honourable Mention was given to Flora Fountain, Mumbai.