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    Question

    Consider the following statements about UNESCO Creative

    Cities Network: 1. UNESCO designates the creative cities in 5 fields. 2. UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) was created in 2004. 3. Kozhikode and Gwalior have added to the list for contributions in the fields of literature and music respectively. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Recently, Kozhikode in Kerala and Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh have added to the prestigious creative cities list of UNESCO for contributions in the fields of literature and music respectively. UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) was created in 2004. UNESCO designates the creative cities in seven fields — Craft, Folk Art, Media Arts, Film Design, Gastronomy, Literature and Music. Kozhikode is a permanent venue for the annual Kerala Literature Festival and hosts several other book festivals. Gwalior has a rich and diverse musical heritage encompassing classical Hindustani music, folk music, and devotional music.

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