Question

Which if the following is not a tangible cultural heritage.
A) Western Ghats
B) Yoga
C) Red Fort Complex, Delhi
D) Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya

Answer 1

Hint: The practises, representations, expressions, knowledge, and skills – as well as the instruments, objects, artefacts, and cultural spaces associated with them – that communities, groups, and, in some cases, individuals recognise as part of their cultural heritage are referred to as “intangible cultural heritage.”

Complete answer:
All material traces, such as archaeological sites, historical monuments, artefacts, and artefacts, that are significant to a community, a nation, or/and humanity are referred to as tangible legacy.

The United Nations has added India's 1,600-kilometer-long Western Ghats, a mountain region with forests older than those in the Himalayan range, to a list of world heritage sites. The Western Ghats are one of the world's eight "hottest hotspots" of biological richness. It is part of the tangible cultural heritage.

Yoga was added to the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2006. The Red Fort, the Mahabodhi Temple, and the Western Ghats are all examples of visible cultural legacy.

The Red Fort Complex was constructed as the palace fort of Shahjahanabad, the fifth Mughal Emperor of India, Shah Jahan's new capital. It was given this name because of its enormous size. The Red Fort Complex was built in the mid-seventeenth century. It is part of the tangible cultural heritage.

Bodh Gaya is a holy landmark and pilgrimage destination linked with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya, Bihar, India. The Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002. It is part of the tangible cultural heritage.

Therefore the correct answer is option ‘B’.

Note: Cultural heritage offers people a sense of belonging and solidarity within a community, as well as a deeper understanding of prior generations and their own history. Cultural heritage entails a shared tie and a sense of belonging to a group.