Question 1

Which state houses the UNESCO World Heritage site known as 'Rani-ki-Vav' (The Queen's Stepwell)?

Accepted Answer

Gujarat. Rani-ki-Vav is located in Patan, Gujarat, on the banks of the Saraswati River. It was built as a memorial to King Bhimdev I by his widowed queen Udayamati. This stepwell is a masterpiece of Maru-Gurjara architectural style.

Question 2

Which mountain railway of India was the first to be inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site?

Accepted Answer

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway achieved UNESCO status in 1999 for its bold engineering solutions. It operates on a narrow-gauge track and is popularly known as the 'Toy Train'. Later, two other mountain railways were added under the same listing.

Question 3

In which city is the famous 'Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles' UNESCO site situated?

Accepted Answer

Mumbai. This site in Mumbai consists of public buildings in Victorian Gothic style and 20th-century Art Deco buildings. They are located around the Oval Maidan, representing the city's urban development. Mumbai has the second-largest ensemble of Art Deco buildings in the world after Miami.

Question 4

The 'Sun Temple' at Konark, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was constructed by which dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Eastern Ganga Dynasty. The Sun Temple was built by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th century. It is designed in the shape of a colossal chariot with 24 wheels drawn by seven horses. It is also historically known as the 'Black Pagoda' by European sailors.

Question 5

Which Indian national park is a UNESCO Mixed World Heritage Site, recognized for both natural and cultural significance?

Accepted Answer

Khangchendzonga. Khangchendzonga National Park in Sikkim is India's first and only mixed heritage site. It features the world's third-highest peak and holds deep spiritual significance for local communities. The park covers nearly 25 percent of the state of Sikkim.

UNESCO Sites — Set 1