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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 37

SSC CHSL - 13th October 2020 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q37

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In which year did UNESCO include Yoga in its Intangible Cultural Heritage list?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 2016.
1. Yoga was Inscribed in 2016 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
2. Decision in this regard was taken by the Inter-governmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage meeting held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
3. The declaration describes Yoga, an ancient Indian practice as a Human Treasure.
4. It was unanimously supported by all the 24 members of inter-governmental Committee.