Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO?
- AChhau dance
- BDurga puja
- CGarba danceCorrect
- DKumbh mela
Explanation
Let's check the inclusion year for each in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity:
- Chhau dance: Inscribed in 2010.
- Durga Puja in Kolkata: Inscribed in 2021.
- Garba dance of Gujarat: Inscribed in December 2023.
- Kumbh Mela: Inscribed in 2017.
As of the UPSC 2024 exam, the latest inclusion among the given options is Garba dance, which was inscribed in December 2023.
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