Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Sarnath's UNESCO nomination?

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Accepted Answer

C) Both 1 and 2 — Statement 1 is correct: India officially nominated Sarnath for the 2025-26 cycle after it had been on the Tentative List since 1998. Statement 2 is correct: The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) is the advisory body that conducts technical reviews for cultural heritage nominations to UNESCO.

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