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    Question

    Consider the following statements regarding UNESCO World

    Heritage Sites in India.   1) India is home to more than 30 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 2) The Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai was the latest to be added to the World Heritage Sites list under the Culture category. 3) Kaziranga National Park is the only one classified as the ‘Mixed Category’ site.   Which of the above statements is/are correct?
    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    India is home to 38 UNESCO World Heritage Sites , out of the 1121 such spots identified around the world.   Of these, 30 are ‘cultural’, such as the Ajanta Caves, Fatehpur Sikri, Hampi monuments and the Mountain Railways of India, and 7 are ‘Natural’, including Kaziranga, Manas and Nanda Devi National Parks. One is classified as ‘Mixed’, the Khangchendzonga National Park. In 2019, ‘Jaipur City’ became the 38th addition to the India list under Culture.

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