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Which festival, inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2021, celebrates the victory of good over evil with effigy burning?

  1. Dussehra
  2. Diwali
  3. Holi
  4. Navratri

Answer: Dussehra

Dussehra (Vijayadashami) was inscribed on UNESCO's list in 2021, recognizing its pan-Indian celebrations of Rama's victory over Ravana. Effigy burning, Ramlila performances, and community processions embody cultural continuity.

Topic Festival - Intangible Heritage
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Railway
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