Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Moidam-The Mound-Burial system

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

UPSC CDS Examination (I) 2025 – General Knowledge

1. Moidam-The Mound-Burial system of the Ahom dynasty was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage list.

2. The Government of India conferred the status of classical language to Pali, Assamese, Bengali and Maithili.

3. Project PARI is an initiative of Ministry of Education.

Select the answer using the code given below :

(a) 2 only

(b) 1 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (a) 2 only

Statement 1 is correct:
In July 2024, “Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty” located at Charaideo, Assam, was officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Notably, it became the first cultural heritage site from Northeast India to receive this international recognition.
Statement 2 is incorrect:
On 3 October 2024, the Union Cabinet approved classical language status for Pali, Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, and Prakrit. Maithili was not included, as the Bihar government did not formally submit a proposal for its inclusion.
Statement 3 is incorrect:
Project PARI (Public Art of India) is an initiative of the Ministry of Culture, not the Ministry of Education. It was launched in July 2024 to enhance public spaces in Delhi, coinciding with the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee.

Answer: (a) 2 only