Q11. The Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area in Himachal Pradesh is recognized by UNESCO for its:
a) Mixed cultural and natural heritage
b) Exceptional biodiversity and conservation efforts
c) Ancient water management system
d) Urban architectural heritage
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Correct Answer: b) Exceptional biodiversity and conservation efforts
Q12. The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are known for their:
a) Prehistoric cave paintings
b) Medieval fortifications
c) Ancient astronomical observatory
d) Traditional water management systems
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Correct Answer: a) Prehistoric cave paintings
Q13. The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai is a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its:
a) Example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture
b) Ancient educational institution
c) Rock-cut architecture
d) Medieval fortifications
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Correct Answer: a) Example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture
Q14. The Historic City of Ahmadabad was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its:
a) Ancient water management system
b) Medieval fortifications and gates
c) Urban fabric that demonstrates the co-existence of Hindu, Islamic, and Jain communities
d) Rock-cut architecture
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Correct Answer: c) Urban fabric that demonstrates the co-existence of Hindu, Islamic, and Jain communities
Q15. The Khangchendzonga National Park in Sikkim is recognized by UNESCO for its:
a) Mixed cultural and natural heritage
b) Desert landscape
c) Marine biodiversity
d) Urban architectural heritage
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Correct Answer: a) Mixed cultural and natural heritage
Q16. The Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell) in Gujarat is a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its:
a) Intricate rock-cut architecture
b) Exceptional example of a water management system
c) Ancient astronomical observatory
d) Medieval fortifications
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Correct Answer: b) Exceptional example of a water management system
Q17. The Mountain Railways of India, recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, include all of the following except:
a) Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
b) Nilgiri Mountain Railway
c) Kalka-Shimla Railway
d) Matheran Hill Railway
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Correct Answer: d) Matheran Hill Railway
Q18. The Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara (Nalanda University) in Bihar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its:
a) Ancient educational institution
b) Rock-cut temples
c) Medieval fortifications
d) Water management system
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Correct Answer: a) Ancient educational institution
Q19. The Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their:
a) Influence on the development of modern urban planning
b) Representation of the cultural exchange between Europe and Asia
c) Outstanding examples of 19th-century and early 20th-century architectural styles
d) Ancient water management system
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Correct Answer: c) Outstanding examples of 19th-century and early 20th-century architectural styles
Q20. The Jaipur City in Rajasthan was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its:
a) Iconic astronomical observatory
b) Exceptional urban planning and architecture
c) Ancient educational institutions
d) Traditional water management systems
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Correct Answer: b) Exceptional urban planning and architecture