Which of the following is not one of the UNESCO creative cities from India?

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  1. Varanasi (Music)
  2. Chennai (Music)
  3. Kozhikode (Literature)
  4. Pune (Literature)

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Option 4 : Pune (Literature)
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  • Indian UNESCO Creative Cities: India’s designated Creative Cities are Jaipur (Crafts & Folk Arts, 2015), Varanasi (Music, 2015), Chennai (Music, 2017), Mumbai (Film, 2019), Hyderabad (Gastronomy, 2019), Srinagar (Crafts & Folk Arts, 2021), Gwalior (Music, 2023), and Kozhikode (Literature, 2023). 
  • Varanasi & Chennai: Both were recognized under the Music category—Varanasi in 2015 and Chennai in 2017. 
  • Kozhikode: Added as a Creative City of Literature in 2023, reflecting its rich literary heritage. 
  • Pune’s Status: Pune has not been included in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network under any category. 
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