UNESCO Sites — Set 2
Famous Places · UNESCO स्थल · Questions 11–20 of 60
Which state houses the UNESCO site 'Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka'?
Correct Answer: C. Madhya Pradesh
Bhimbetka is located in the Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh. These rock shelters exhibit the earliest traces of human life on the Indian subcontinent. The paintings found here date back to the Mesolithic and Upper Paleolithic periods.
The 'Great Living Chola Temples' includes the Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur and Gangaikonda Cholapuram, and which third temple?
Correct Answer: D. Airavatesvara Temple
The Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram is the third component of this UNESCO site. These temples were built by kings of the Chola Empire between the 11th and 12th centuries. They represent the pinnacle of Dravidian architecture and bronze casting.
Which wildlife sanctuary in Assam is famous for its population of the Great Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros?
Correct Answer: A. Kaziranga
Kaziranga National Park was inscribed on the UNESCO list in 1985. It is home to two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceroses. The park is situated in the floodplains of the Brahmaputra River.
The archaeological site 'Nalanda Mahavihara' (Nalanda University) is located in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Bihar
Nalanda is located in Bihar and was a major center of learning from the 5th to the 12th century CE. It attracted students and scholars from all across Asia. It is recognized as one of the world's earliest residential universities.
In which city is the Jantar Mantar that is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site located?
Correct Answer: D. Jaipur
While there are five Jantar Mantars in India, only the one in Jaipur is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in the 18th century. It features the world's largest stone sundial.
The 'Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai' was added to the UNESCO list in which year?
Correct Answer: A. 2018
Mumbai's Victorian and Art Deco buildings were designated as a World Heritage site in 2018. This recognition covers buildings like the Rajabai Clock Tower and various cinema halls. It showcases the architectural evolution of the city over two centuries.
Which state is home to the 'Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park'?
Correct Answer: C. Gujarat
This park is located in the Panchmahal district of Gujarat. It contains a concentration of largely unexcavated archaeological heritage from the 8th to the 14th centuries. The site includes fortifications, mosques, and water-retaining installations.
The 'Hampi Group of Monuments' was the capital of which ancient empire?
Correct Answer: D. Vijayanagara
Hampi served as the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century. It is located in the Tungabhadra river basin in Karnataka. The site is famous for its grand temples and sophisticated urban infrastructure.
Which forest in India is the largest mangrove forest in the world and a UNESCO site?
Correct Answer: A. Sundarbans
The Sundarbans National Park is located in West Bengal and extends into Bangladesh. It is the natural habitat of the endangered Royal Bengal Tiger. The area is dominated by the 'Sundari' trees from which it gets its name.
The 'Western Ghats' UNESCO site is a chain of mountains running through how many Indian states?
Correct Answer: C. Six
The Western Ghats stretch across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. They are considered one of the world's eight 'hottest hotspots' of biological diversity. The range is older than the Himalayan mountains.