UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India

The video provides an overview of the 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India, categorized into cultural, natural, and mixed sites. It details the mixed site in Sikkim, the seven natural sites, and the 32 cultural sites, including their locations and significance. Additional sites like mountain railways are also discussed. The video concludes with information on the first sites designated in 1983 and the latest ones in 2021.

How are the 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India categorized?

• 30 cultural, 9 natural, 1 mixed

• 32 cultural, 7 natural, 1 mixed

• 33 cultural, 6 natural, 1 mixed

• 35 cultural, 4 natural, 1 mixed

Which site in Sikkim is both a cultural and natural heritage site?

• Khangchendzonga National Park

• Kaziranga

• Nanda Devi

• Sundarbans

Which of the following is NOT a natural heritage site in India?

• Ajanta Caves

• Sundarbans National Park

• Kaziranga National Park

• Great Himalayan National Park

Which city is known for the architectural works of Le Corbusier?

• Chandigarh

• Mumbai

• Jaipur

• Delhi

Which monument is NOT located in Delhi?

• Red Fort

• Humayun's Tomb

• Qutub Minar

• Taj Mahal

Which state is home to the Ajanta and Ellora Caves?

• Karnataka

• Maharashtra

• Tamil Nadu

• Gujarat

Which of the following is a mountain railway heritage site?

• Delhi Metro

• Mumbai Suburban Railway

• Chennai Metro

• Nilgiri Mountain Railway

In which year were the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites designated in India?

• 1983

• 1990

• 1995

• 1980

Which site was designated as a World Heritage Site in 2021?

• Ajanta Caves

• Taj Mahal

• Red Fort

• Dholavira

Which of the following is NOT one of the first four World Heritage Sites in India?

• Kaziranga National Park

• Ajanta Caves

• Taj Mahal

• Agra Fort