UNESCO Sites — Set 3
Arts & Culture · UNESCO स्थल · Questions 21–30 of 60
The 'Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks' are located in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Uttarakhand
The correct answer is 'Uttarakhand'. The Valley of Flowers is world-renowned for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and outstanding natural beauty. Nanda Devi is India's second-highest mountain and the area surrounding it is a protected biosphere. Together they represent the diverse high-altitude ecosystem of the Western Himalayas.
Which of the following sites is part of the 'Great Living Chola Temples'?
Correct Answer: A. Brihadisvara Temple
The Great Living Chola Temples include the Brihadisvara temples at Thanjavur and Gangaikonda Cholapuram, and the Airavatesvara temple. They represent the architectural excellence of the Chola Empire in South India. These temples are still active centers of worship and culture today.
The 'Kaziranga National Park' is primarily famous as the last undisturbed habitat of which animal?
Correct Answer: A. Great One-horned Rhinoceros
Kaziranga houses about two-thirds of the world's Great One-horned Rhinoceros population. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985 for its unique natural environment. The park is located in the floodplains of the Brahmaputra River in Assam.
Which UNESCO site is famous for its erotic sculptures and Nagara-style architecture?
Correct Answer: B. Khajuraho
The Group of Monuments at Khajuraho was built by the Chandela Dynasty between 950 and 1050 CE. It originally consisted of 85 temples, but only about 20 remain today. The sculptures depict various aspects of human life, including spiritual and secular themes.
The 'Sundarbans National Park' is home to the world's largest area of which type of forest?
Correct Answer: C. Mangrove Forest
The Sundarbans delta is formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers. It is the only mangrove forest in the world inhabited by the Royal Bengal Tiger. The park is shared between India (West Bengal) and Bangladesh.
The 'Group of Monuments at Pattadakal' showcases a blend of architectural styles from North and South India. These styles are known as?
Correct Answer: A. Nagara and Dravida
Pattadakal in Karnataka served as a holy place for the Chalukya kings' coronations. It features temples built in both the northern Nagara and southern Dravida styles. The Virupaksha Temple at the site is considered a masterpiece of Chalukyan art.
The 'Humayun's Tomb' in Delhi is a precursor to which more famous monument?
Correct Answer: D. Taj Mahal
Completed in 1570, Humayun's Tomb was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It introduced the concept of the 'charbagh' (four-quadrant garden) and the double dome. Its design served as the primary inspiration for the Taj Mahal in Agra.
Which state is home to 'Dholavira: a Harappan City', which joined the UNESCO list in 2021?
Correct Answer: A. Gujarat
The correct answer is 'Gujarat'. Dholavira is located on Khadir Bet island in the Rann of Kutch and is one of the most remarkable Indus Valley sites. It is famous for its sophisticated water management system and unique stone inscriptions. It provides deep insights into the urban planning of the ancient Harappan civilization.
The 'Kumbhalgarh Fort', a part of the Hill Forts of Rajasthan, is known for having the world's second-longest?
Correct Answer: A. Continuous wall
The wall of Kumbhalgarh Fort stretches over 36 kilometers, making it second only to the Great Wall of China. The fort was built by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century and remained impregnable for a long time. It also marks the birthplace of the legendary warrior Maharana Pratap.
The 'Keoladeo National Park', formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, is located in which state?
Correct Answer: B. Rajasthan
The correct answer is 'Rajasthan'. This park is a major wintering ground for Palaearctic migratory waterfowl and was once a duck-hunting reserve. It was created as a man-made wetland by the local Maharaja to protect the area from flooding. Over 370 species of birds have been recorded in this park.