UNESCO World Heritage Sites MCQs

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites MCQs

Practice UNESCO World Heritage Sites MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering cultural sites, natural heritage sites, mixed heritage sites, UNESCO-recognized landmarks, monuments and important world heritage locations frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.

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Question #61
Which state has the 'Great Living Chola Temples'?
A. Karnataka
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
These temples are located in Tamil Nadu.
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Question #62
Which of these is the newest site from 2023?
A. Santiniketan
B. Both
C. Hoysala Temples
D. Neither
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Both were inscribed in 2023.
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Question #63
The 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus' (CSMT) is in:
A. Chennai
B. Kolkata
C. Mumbai
D. Delhi
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
CSMT is a major railway station in Mumbai.
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Question #64
Which site is also known as the 'Temple City'?
A. Bhubaneswar (not a UNESCO site)
B. Hampi (UNESCO site)
C. None of these
D. Khajuraho (UNESCO site)
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Hampi is known for its extensive ancient temple complexes.
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Question #65
Which of these is a wildlife sanctuary?
A. Kaziranga
B. Both
C. Manas
D. Neither
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Manas is a Wildlife Sanctuary; Kaziranga is a National Park.
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Question #66
The 'Great Himalayan National Park' is in:
A. Arunachal
B. Sikkim
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is located in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh.
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Question #67
The Red Fort is in:
A. Delhi
B. Both A and B (but only one Red Fort is UNESCO)
C. Agra
D. None
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The 'Red Fort Complex' in Delhi is the UNESCO site.
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Question #68
Which state has 'Rani-ki-Vav'?
A. Punjab
B. Haryana
C. Gujarat
D. Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Rani-ki-Vav is in Patan, Gujarat.
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Question #69
The 'Mountain Railways' consist of how many railways?
A. Five
B. Four
C. Two
D. Three
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Darjeeling, Nilgiri, and Kalka-Shimla.
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Question #70
The 'Sundarbans' is a mangrove forest in:
A. Andhra
B. Kerala
C. Odisha
D. West Bengal
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Sundarbans is in West Bengal.
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Question #71
Which monument is at Agra?
A. Fatehpur Sikri (nearby)
B. All of the above
C. Agra Fort
D. Taj Mahal
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
All three are UNESCO sites in/near Agra.
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Question #72
The 'Khangchendzonga' Park is in:
A. Arunachal
B. Meghalaya
C. Assam
D. Sikkim
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is a national park and biosphere reserve in Sikkim.
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Question #73
How many UNESCO sites does India have?
A. 50
B. 20
C. 10
D. Over 40
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
India has 42 UNESCO World Heritage sites (as of the latest records).
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Question #74
The 'Jantar Mantar' at Jaipur was built by:
A. Shah Jahan
B. Akbar
C. Ashoka
D. Sawai Jai Singh
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II.
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Question #75
Which of these is a UNESCO Natural site?
A. Kaziranga
B. Nanda Devi
C. Sundarbans
D. All of the above
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
All these are natural sites.
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Question #76
The UNESCO site 'Ajanta Caves' is famous for:
A. Architecture
B. None
C. Both
D. Paintings
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Famous for both mural paintings and cave architecture.
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Question #77
Which site is in Odisha?
A. Red Fort
B. Taj Mahal
C. Sun Temple, Konark
D. None
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Konark is in Odisha.
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Question #78
Which of these is a religious site?
A. Neither
B. Mahabodhi Temple
C. Both
D. Hoysala Temples
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Both are significant religious sites.
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Question #79
Which of the following is in Maharashtra?
A. Both A and B
B. None
C. Ajanta Caves
D. Ellora Caves
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Both Ajanta and Ellora are in Maharashtra.
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Question #80
The Taj Mahal is in:
A. Delhi
B. Agra
C. Lucknow
D. Jaipur
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is in Agra.
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