This question came in the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Prelims) 2024 – General Studies Paper 1
Question 1: Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO :
1. Shantiniketan
2. Rani-ki-Vav
3. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
4. Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya
How many of the above properties were included in 2023?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
1. Shantiniketan
2. Rani-ki-Vav
3. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
4. Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya
How many of the above properties were included in 2023?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
Answer: (b) Only two
Topic: Current Events
Explanation:
UNESCO Properties : Year in which included in UNESCO
1. Shantiniketan – 2023
2. Rani-ki-Vav – 2018
3. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas – 2023
4. Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya 2002
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Difficulty level: Moderate
Written By: Editor