๐ Chapter 10 ยท PYQs ยท UNESCO Heritage
UNESCO World Heritage Sites โ Previous Year Questions
UPSC, APPSC, and TGPSC previous year questions on UNESCO heritage sites with detailed answers.
With reference to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India, which of the following is a natural site?
- A) Ajanta Caves
- B) Hampi
- C) Kaziranga National Park
- D) Fatehpur Sikri
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Answer: C โ Kaziranga National Park (Assam) is a natural UNESCO World Heritage Site (1985), known for its one-horned rhinoceros population. The others are cultural sites.
The Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in which year?
- A) 1999
- B) 2002
- C) 2004
- D) 2007
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Answer: B โ The Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya, Bihar was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002. It marks the site of the Buddha’s enlightenment.
The Ramappa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which district of Telangana?
- A) Warangal
- B) Mulugu
- C) Karimnagar
- D) Nalgonda
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Answer: B โ The Ramappa Temple (Rudresvara Temple) is located in Palampet village, Mulugu district, Telangana. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021.
With reference to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India, consider the following statements: (1) The Hill Forts of Rajasthan include six forts. (2) Rani ki Vav is located in Patan, Gujarat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A) 1 only
- B) 2 only
- C) Both 1 and 2
- D) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: C โ Both statements are correct. The Hill Forts of Rajasthan (2013) include six forts: Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Ranthambore, Gagron, Amber, and Jaisalmer. Rani ki Vav is indeed located in Patan, Gujarat.
The Chhau dance, inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2010, is associated with which states?
- A) Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra
- B) West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha
- C) Assam, Manipur, Nagaland
- D) Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
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Answer: B โ Chhau dance is associated with three states: West Bengal (Purulia Chhau), Jharkhand (Seraikela Chhau), and Odisha (Mayurbhanj Chhau). It is a martial arts-based dance form.
The Jantar Mantar in Jaipur was built by which ruler?
- A) Maharana Pratap
- B) Maharaja Jai Singh II
- C) Maharaja Man Singh I
- D) Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II
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Answer: B โ The Jantar Mantar in Jaipur was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II between 1727โ1734 CE. It contains 19 astronomical instruments including the Samrat Yantra (world’s largest sundial). UNESCO inscribed it in 2010.
The Nalanda Mahavihara, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016, was destroyed by which invader?
- A) Mahmud of Ghazni
- B) Bakhtiyar Khilji
- C) Muhammad bin Qasim
- D) Timur
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Answer: B โ Nalanda Mahavihara was destroyed by Bakhtiyar Khilji in 1193 CE. The Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang had studied there in the 7th century CE. It was one of the greatest centres of learning in the ancient world.
The Mountain Railways of India, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, includes which of the following? (1) Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (2) Nilgiri Mountain Railway (3) Kalka-Shimla Railway. Select the correct answer:
- A) 1 only
- B) 1 and 2 only
- C) 1, 2 and 3
- D) 2 and 3 only
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Answer: C โ All three are part of the Mountain Railways of India UNESCO World Heritage Site: Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (1999), Nilgiri Mountain Railway (2005), and Kalka-Shimla Railway (2008).
The Kumbh Mela was inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list in which year?
- A) 2013
- B) 2015
- C) 2017
- D) 2019
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Answer: C โ The Kumbh Mela was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2017.
Dholavira, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021, is known for which of the following? (1) Sophisticated water management system. (2) It is a Harappan city. (3) It is located in the Rann of Kutch. Select the correct answer:
- A) 1 and 2 only
- B) 2 and 3 only
- C) 1 and 3 only
- D) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D โ All three statements are correct. Dholavira is a Harappan city located in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, known for its sophisticated water management system with 16 reservoirs.