art_culture hard True/False

UNESCO's 'Urgent Safeguarding List' prioritizes elements of intangible heritage at risk of disappearance due to globalization or social change.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

UNESCO's Urgent Safeguarding List (established 2009) identifies endangered intangible heritage requiring immediate protection measures. India has nominated elements like Sankirtana (Manipur) and Chhau dance under this category.

Topic UNESCO - Intangible Heritage Safeguarding
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC