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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 29

SSC GD Constable (English) - 17th November 2021 Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q29

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In which of the following years was the Buddhist Chanting of Ladakh included in the
UNESCO'S list of intangible cultural heritage?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 2012.

  • The Buddhist chanting of Ladakh is a form of recitation or incantation of sacred texts in a musical verse. It was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2012.
  • In the monasteries and villages of the Ladakh region, Buddhist lamas (priests) chant sacred texts representing the spirit, philosophy and teachings of the Buddha.
  • Two forms of Buddhism are practised in Ladakh – Mahayana and Vajrayana – and there are four major sects, namely Nyngma, Kagyud, Shakya and Geluk.