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GATE 2023 AR — Planning – Question 14

Urban Design and Conservation · Heritage conservation · 1 mark · Multiple choice

According to the Burra Charter (2013), cultural significance means which values for past, present or future generations?

  1. Historic, aesthetic, scientific, social or spiritual value
  2. Archaeological, architectural, environmental, cultural value
  3. Natural, cultural, mixed, intangible value
  4. Heritage, authenticity, integrity

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Correct answer: (A) Historic, aesthetic, scientific, social or spiritual value

Explanation

The Charter defines cultural significance through aesthetic, historic, scientific, social and spiritual values for generations past, present and future. Option A contains this set. Authenticity and integrity are important conservation concepts but do not replace this definition.

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