Important UNESCO World Heritage Site GK Questions
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In the month of September 2023, India’s UNESCO World Heritage Site has reached 42, with an addition of two new sites i.e. Shanitniketa (located in West Bengal) and Hoysala Temples (located in Karnataka). The decision to include these two sites was taken during the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee, held in Saudi Arabia. As the exams are near, India’s UNESCO World Heritage sites become a very significant topic for any upcoming examinations like Delhi Police, SSC, Bank PO, Bank Clerk, RBI Assistant 2023, and many other state-level exams. In the Class24 blog, we have tried to share a few questions, which can be important for the exam point. These 40 questions can be a game-changer for any exam. Let’s start
Important UNESCO World Heritage Site GK Questions
1. UNESCO World Heritage Site, Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara is located in _________.
Ans: Bihar
2. The Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi, located in Madhya Pradesh, was recognized as the World Heritage Site in which year?
Ans: 1989
3. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, which was recognized as a World Heritage Site, is located in which Indian state?
Ans: Gujarat
4. In which year, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus was recongnized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Ans: 2004
5. Elephanta Caves, was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, is located in ___________.
Ans: Mumbai
6. Ellora Caves was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in which year?
Ans: 1983
7. In September 2023, Santiniketan was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list, is located in which Indian state?
Ans: West Bengal
8. As of September 2023, how many sites have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Ans: 41
9. Along with Agra Fort, which Indian site was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983?
Ans: Ajanta Caves
10. Churches and Convents of Goa was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in which year?
Ans: 1986
11.Name the India's 40th UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ans: Dholavira: a Harappan City
12. The Group of Monuments at Hampi, which was recognized as 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in __________.
Ans: Karnataka
13. Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, which was recognized as the UNESCO World Heritage site, was founded by _____________.
Ans: Pallava king Narasimhavarman I
14. Fatehpur Sikri, which was recognized as a World Heritage Site, was built by _________.
Ans: Jalal-ud-din Mohammad Akbar
15. Great Living Chola Temples was recognized as a World Heritage Site in which year?
Ans: 1987
16. Group of Monuments at Pattadakal is located in which Indian state?
Ans: Karnataka
17. Hill Forts of Rajasthan was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in which year?
Ans: 2013
18. Historic City of Ahmedabad was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in which year?
Ans: 2017
19. India's Khajuraho Group of Monuments was built during the period of which dynasty?
Ans: Chandella dynasty
20. Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in which year?
Ans: 2002
21. Name the three Railways, that are recognized by the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, as Mountain Railways of India.
Ans: Darjeeling Himalayan Railways, Nilgiri Mountain Railways, and Kalka Shimla Railways
22. Humayun's Tomb, which was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was architect by ___________.
Ans: Mirak Mirza Ghiyath Sayyid Muhammad
23. Jaipur City, which was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was founded in which year?
Ans: 1727
24. Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, was become India's UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021, is located in which Indian state?
Ans: Palampet, Telangana
25. Red Fort Complex, was recognized as a UNESCO Heritage in which year?
Ans: 2007
26. Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, which was recognized as a UNESCO Heritage Site, is located in the foothills of ___________.
Ans: Vindhyan Mountains
27. Sun Temple, which is located in Konark, Odisha, was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in which year?
Ans: 1984
28. Qutb Minar and its Monuments, located in New Delhi, was ______ m high.
Ans: 72.5 m high
29. Rani-ki-Vav, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was printed on which Indian currency?
Ans: 100 Rupees
30. Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles are located in which Indian city?
Ans: Mumbai, Maharashtra
31. Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area was considered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Natural category in which year?
Ans: 2014
32. Kaziranga National Park was famours for ___________.
Ans: One-horned Rhinoceros
33. Taj Mahal was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983, was built in memory of ____________.
Ans: Mumtaz Mahal
34. Jantar Mantar, located in Jaipur, was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in ________.
Ans: 2010
35. Keoladeo National Park, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985, is famous for ____________.
Ans: Bird breeding and feeding grounds
36. National Park, located in West Bengal, is famous for _______________.
Ans: World's largest area of mangrove forests
37. In how many states are the Western Ghats spread?
Ans: Six states of India (States of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat)
38. National Park is located in ___________.
Ans: Sikkim
39. Wildlife Sanctuary is located in __________.
Ans: Assam
40. Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks are located in which state of India?
Ans: Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India
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