UNESCO Sites — Set 1
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The Ajanta Caves, known for their ancient Buddhist paintings, are located in which state of India?
Correct Answer: A. Maharashtra
The Ajanta Caves are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. These 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE. They were among the first Indian sites to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1983.
In which city is the famous 'Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles' UNESCO site located?
Correct Answer: C. Mumbai
This site represents a collection of 19th-century Victorian Gothic revival public buildings and 20th-century Art Deco buildings in Mumbai. It was inscribed on the UNESCO list in 2018. The buildings are located around the historic Oval Maidan.
The Sun Temple, a 13th-century monument built in the shape of a giant chariot, is situated in which state?
Correct Answer: D. Odisha
The Sun Temple is located in Konark, Odisha, and is dedicated to the Hindu sun god Surya. It was built by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. The temple is famous for its stone wheels, pillars, and walls.
Which of the following is the first mixed (natural and cultural) UNESCO World Heritage Site in India?
Correct Answer: A. Khangchendzonga National Park
Khangchendzonga National Park in Sikkim was declared a mixed site in 2016. It includes a unique diversity of plains, valleys, lakes, glaciers, and spectacular snow-capped mountains. It also holds deep cultural significance for the local communities.
The 'Mountain Railways of India' site includes the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, and which other railway?
Correct Answer: C. Kalka-Shimla Railway
The UNESCO site 'Mountain Railways of India' comprises three specific narrow-gauge lines. These railways represent bold engineering solutions to establish effective rail links through rugged mountainous terrain. They were built between the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Which Indian city was the first to be designated as a UNESCO World Heritage City?
Correct Answer: D. Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad was inscribed as a World Heritage City in 2017. The city features unique traditional residential clusters known as 'pols'. It has served as an important center for Islamic architecture and communal living for centuries.
In which state is the archaeological site of Dholavira, a Harappan-era city, located?
Correct Answer: A. Gujarat
Dholavira is situated in the Kutch district of Gujarat. It is one of the most remarkable archaeological sites of the Indus Valley Civilization. It was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2021.
Which monument in Delhi was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent?
Correct Answer: C. Humayun's Tomb
Humayun's Tomb was built in the 1560s and commissioned by his widow, Bega Begum. Its design influenced several subsequent architectural innovations, including the Taj Mahal. The site is surrounded by a large charbagh (four-fold) garden.
The 'Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram' was established by which ancient dynasty?
Correct Answer: D. Pallava
The Pallava kings founded this site between the 7th and 8th centuries on the Coromandel Coast. It is famous for its rathas (chariot temples) and mandapas (cave sanctuaries). The site also contains the largest open-air rock relief in the world.
Rani-ki-Vav, an inverted temple-like stepwell, is located on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: A. Saraswati
Rani-ki-Vav is located in Patan, Gujarat, on the banks of the Saraswati River. It was built as a memorial to an 11th-century king by his widow. It is known for its intricate carvings and architectural complexity.