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. Andhra Pradesh
B. Kerala
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
These temples are located in Tamil Nadu.

Question #62
Which of these is the newest site from 2023?
A. Hoysala Temples
B. Both
C. Neither
D. Santiniketan

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Both were inscribed in 2023.

Question #63
The 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus' (CSMT) is in:
A. Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Chennai
D. Kolkata

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
CSMT is a major railway station in Mumbai.

Question #64
Which site is also known as the 'Temple City'?
A. Hampi (UNESCO site)
B. Khajuraho (UNESCO site)
C. None of these
D. Bhubaneswar (not a UNESCO site)

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Hampi is known for its extensive ancient temple complexes.

Question #65
Which of these is a wildlife sanctuary?
A. Neither
B. Manas
C. Kaziranga
D. Both

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Manas is a Wildlife Sanctuary; Kaziranga is a National Park.

Question #66
The 'Great Himalayan National Park' is in:
A. Sikkim
B. Arunachal
C. Uttarakhand
D. Himachal Pradesh

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
It is located in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh.

Question #67
The Red Fort is in:
A. Delhi
B. Agra
C. None
D. Both A and B (but only one Red Fort is UNESCO)

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The 'Red Fort Complex' in Delhi is the UNESCO site.

Question #68
Which state has 'Rani-ki-Vav'?
A. Haryana
B. Rajasthan
C. Gujarat
D. Punjab

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Rani-ki-Vav is in Patan, Gujarat.

Question #69
The 'Mountain Railways' consist of how many railways?
A. Four
B. Three
C. Two
D. Five

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Darjeeling, Nilgiri, and Kalka-Shimla.

Question #70
The 'Sundarbans' is a mangrove forest in:
A. West Bengal
B. Andhra
C. Kerala
D. Odisha

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Sundarbans is in West Bengal.

Question #71
Which monument is at Agra?
A. All of the above
B. Agra Fort
C. Fatehpur Sikri (nearby)
D. Taj Mahal

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
All three are UNESCO sites in/near Agra.

Question #72
The 'Khangchendzonga' Park is in:
A. Arunachal
B. Assam
C. Meghalaya
D. Sikkim

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
It is a national park and biosphere reserve in Sikkim.

Question #73
How many UNESCO sites does India have?
A. Over 40
B. 10
C. 20
D. 50

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
India has 42 UNESCO World Heritage sites (as of the latest records).

Question #74
The 'Jantar Mantar' at Jaipur was built by:
A. Sawai Jai Singh
B. Akbar
C. Shah Jahan
D. Ashoka

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II.

Question #75
Which of these is a UNESCO Natural site?
A. Kaziranga
B. Nanda Devi
C. All of the above
D. Sundarbans

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
All these are natural sites.

Question #76
The UNESCO site 'Ajanta Caves' is famous for:
A. Architecture
B. Paintings
C. Both
D. None

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Famous for both mural paintings and cave architecture.

Question #77
Which site is in Odisha?
A. Red Fort
B. Taj Mahal
C. Sun Temple, Konark
D. None

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Konark is in Odisha.

Question #78
Which of these is a religious site?
A. Mahabodhi Temple
B. Neither
C. Hoysala Temples
D. Both

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Both are significant religious sites.

Question #79
Which of the following is in Maharashtra?
A. Ajanta Caves
B. None
C. Both A and B
D. Ellora Caves

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Both Ajanta and Ellora are in Maharashtra.

Question #80
The Taj Mahal is in:
A. Lucknow
B. Agra
C. Delhi
D. Jaipur

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
It is in Agra.