State PCS PYQPrelims 2024

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 78

In June 2024, which city was named India's first 'UNESCO City of Literature'?

  1. Delhi
  2. Kozhikode
  3. Varanasi
  4. Hyderabad
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Answer: (B) Kozhikode

Explanation

Kozhikode joined UNESCO's Creative Cities Network for literature in 2023 and was formally declared in June 2024.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: not designated.

  • (B) Correct

    Correct: Kozhikode (Kerala) was formally declared India's first UNESCO City of Literature.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: Varanasi is a UNESCO City of Music.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: Hyderabad is a UNESCO City of Gastronomy.