UNESCO Creative Cities Network

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Correct Answer : Option d

Explanation
Context: Recently it was in news as Kozhikode in Kerala has been declared India's first UNESCO City of Literature, celebrating its rich literary tradition with awards and cultural events.
Srinagar was designated a UNESCO Creative City in 2021 for Crafts and Folk Arts, known for its rich tradition of Kashmiri handicrafts. Hyderabad was included in 2019 under the Gastronomy category due to its renowned culinary culture.

Pair 1 is correct: Srinagar was designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Arts in 2021. It was recognized for its rich heritage in handicrafts like papier-mâché, Pashmina weaving, wood carving, and more.

Pair 2 is correct: Hyderabad was designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2019.
It is globally recognized for its unique culinary heritage, including dishes like Hyderabadi biryani and haleem.

Pair 3 is not correct: Kozhikode (Kerala) has not been designated in any category under the UNESCO Creative Cities Network as of April 2025.
While Kochi is emerging in the field of design, Kozhikode is not part of UCCN.
Other Indian cities in the network include Jaipur (Crafts and Folk Arts, 2015), Varanasi (Music, 2015), Chennai (Music, 2017), Mumbai (Film, 2019), and Gwalior (Music, 2023).