Among the following, which three performing art forms were included in the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity? (1) Mudiyettu of Kerala (2) Chhau dance form of Eastern India (3) Kalbeliya dance form of Rajasthan (4) Kuchipudi of Andhra Pradesh Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Solution

• UNESCO's concept of Intangible Cultural Heritage emerged in the 1990s, focusing mainly on preserving cultural practices and traditions. • The following performing art forms from India were included in the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: o Mudiyettu of Kerala: A ritualistic dance-drama performed during temple festivals. o Chhau dance form of Eastern India: A traditional Indian dance form that combines martial arts and folk dance. o Kalbeliya dance form of Rajasthan: A traditional dance form of the Kalbeliya community, often performed with serpentine movements. o Kuchipudi of Andhra Pradesh was also considered but not part of this specific list.