1. Which was the first site in India to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage list?
a) Taj Mahal
b) Ajanta Caves
c) Agra Fort
d) Sun Temple, Konark
Answer: b) Ajanta Caves
Explanation: Ajanta Caves were among the first sites (along with Ellora, Taj Mahal, and Agra Fort) listed by UNESCO in 1983.
2. Where are the Ajanta Caves located?
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Maharashtra
c) Karnataka
d) Gujarat
Answer: b) Maharashtra
Explanation: The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district are famous for Buddhist paintings and sculptures.
3. The Ellora Caves are famous for which rock-cut temple?
a) Kailasa Temple
b) Jagannath Temple
c) Brihadeshwara Temple
d) Shore Temple
Answer: a) Kailasa Temple
Explanation: The Kailasa Temple at Ellora is one of the largest monolithic rock-cut structures in the world.
4. The Sun Temple at Konark is dedicated to which deity?
a) Vishnu
b) Shiva
c) Surya (Sun God)
d) Ganesha
Answer: c) Surya (Sun God)
Explanation: Built in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I, it represents a massive chariot of the Sun God.
5. Where is the Sun Temple, Konark located?
a) Odisha
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) West Bengal
d) Bihar
Answer: a) Odisha
Explanation: It is located on the eastern coast of India near Puri in Odisha.
6. The Taj Mahal was built by:
a) Akbar
b) Jahangir
c) Shah Jahan
d) Aurangzeb
Answer: c) Shah Jahan
Explanation: The Taj Mahal (Agra, 1632–1653) was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of Mumtaz Mahal.
7. The Taj Mahal is located on the bank of which river?
a) Yamuna
b) Ganga
c) Godavari
d) Chambal
Answer: a) Yamuna
Explanation: The Taj Mahal stands majestically on the southern bank of River Yamuna in Agra.
8. The Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram were built under:
a) Cholas
b) Pallavas
c) Pandyas
d) Chalukyas
Answer: b) Pallavas
Explanation: Constructed under Pallava kings Narasimhavarman I & II during the 7th–8th centuries.
9. The Great Living Chola Temples are located in:
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Karnataka
d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: b) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: The group includes Brihadeshwara Temple (Thanjavur), Gangaikonda Cholapuram, and Airavatesvara Temple (Darasuram).
10. The Brihadeshwara Temple was built by:
a) Rajaraja Chola I
b) Rajendra Chola
c) Kulothunga Chola
d) Narasimhavarman
Answer: a) Rajaraja Chola I
Explanation: Constructed in 1010 AD at Thanjavur, it’s one of the tallest temples in the world.
11. The Group of Monuments at Hampi represents which Empire’s glory?
a) Vijayanagara Empire
b) Chola Empire
c) Pandya Empire
d) Satavahana Empire
Answer: a) Vijayanagara Empire
Explanation: Hampi (Karnataka) was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century.
12. Khajuraho Temples are famous for:
a) Jain Paintings
b) Erotic Sculptures
c) Cave Architecture
d) Mughal Art
Answer: b) Erotic Sculptures
Explanation: Built by Chandela rulers (950–1050 AD) in Madhya Pradesh.
13. The Group of Monuments at Pattadakal is located in:
a) Karnataka
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Maharashtra
d) Odisha
Answer: a) Karnataka
Explanation: Pattadakal (Chalukya era) shows a blend of Dravidian and Nagara architectural styles.
14. Where are the Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi located?
a) Bihar
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Odisha
Answer: b) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Sanchi Stupa, built by Ashoka, is one of India’s oldest stone structures.
15. The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka are located in:
a) Rajasthan
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Bihar
d) Chhattisgarh
Answer: b) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Bhimbetka contains prehistoric cave paintings dating back to the Stone Age.
16. Which site represents India’s first capital under the Mughals?
a) Delhi
b) Fatehpur Sikri
c) Agra Fort
d) Lahore
Answer: b) Fatehpur Sikri
Explanation: Built by Akbar in 1571, it served as Mughal capital for about 15 years.
17. The Rani ki Vav (Queen’s Stepwell) is located in:
a) Rajasthan
b) Gujarat
c) Maharashtra
d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: b) Gujarat
Explanation: Built in the 11th century by Queen Udayamati in Patan; it was added to UNESCO list in 2014.
18. Which ancient city is known for the Sanchi Stupa?
a) Vidisha
b) Bhopal
c) Sarnath
d) Ujjain
Answer: a) Vidisha
Explanation: Sanchi is near Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh — a Buddhist pilgrimage site.
19. The Elephanta Caves are located near:
a) Chennai
b) Mumbai
c) Visakhapatnam
d) Kochi
Answer: b) Mumbai
Explanation: These 6th-century rock-cut caves are dedicated to Lord Shiva (Trimurti).
20. The Rock-cut caves at Ajanta and Ellora are examples of:
a) Hindu art
b) Buddhist and Jain art
c) Islamic art
d) Colonial art
Answer: b) Buddhist and Jain art
Explanation: They showcase Buddhist monasteries, Chaityas, and Jain temples carved out of rocks.
21. The Temple of the Sun at Modhera (Gujarat) is dedicated to:
a) Surya
b) Vishnu
c) Shiva
d) Brahma
Answer: a) Surya
Explanation: Built by the Solanki dynasty in the 11th century, it’s dedicated to the Sun God.
22. The Hampi monuments are situated on the bank of which river?
a) Krishna
b) Tungabhadra
c) Godavari
d) Kaveri
Answer: b) Tungabhadra
Explanation: Hampi lies on the banks of River Tungabhadra in Karnataka.
23. The Qutub Minar is located in:
a) Delhi
b) Agra
c) Lucknow
d) Jaipur
Answer: a) Delhi
Explanation: Qutub Minar, started by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1193, is part of the Qutub Complex (UNESCO-listed 1993).
24. The Humayun’s Tomb inspired the design of which monument?
a) India Gate
b) Taj Mahal
c) Red Fort
d) Gol Gumbaz
Answer: b) Taj Mahal
Explanation: Humayun’s Tomb (Delhi, 1570) is a prototype of Mughal tomb architecture.
25. The Mountain Railways of India include all EXCEPT:
a) Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
b) Nilgiri Mountain Railway
c) Kalka–Shimla Railway
d) Konkan Railway
Answer: d) Konkan Railway
Explanation: Only the first three are UNESCO-listed heritage mountain railways.
26. Which fort in Rajasthan is known as the “Golden Fort”?
a) Chittorgarh Fort
b) Jaisalmer Fort
c) Amber Fort
d) Mehrangarh Fort
Answer: b) Jaisalmer Fort
Explanation: Jaisalmer Fort, built in 1156 AD by Rawal Jaisal, is called the Golden Fort due to its yellow sandstone glow and was inscribed as a UNESCO site in 2013 (Hill Forts of Rajasthan).
27. The Hill Forts of Rajasthan include all of the following EXCEPT:
a) Amber Fort
b) Chittorgarh Fort
c) Jaisalmer Fort
d) Golconda Fort
Answer: d) Golconda Fort
Explanation: Golconda Fort (Telangana) is not part of the six Hill Forts of Rajasthan — the UNESCO-listed ones are Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Ranthambore, Amber, Gagron, and Jaisalmer Forts.
28. Which UNESCO World Heritage Site is known as the “Pink City of India”?
a) Jaipur
b) Jodhpur
c) Udaipur
d) Bikaner
Answer: a) Jaipur
Explanation: Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, was added to the UNESCO list in 2019 for its planned urban architecture and cultural heritage.
29. The Red Fort Complex in Delhi was built by:
a) Akbar
b) Shah Jahan
c) Aurangzeb
d) Sher Shah Suri
Answer: b) Shah Jahan
Explanation: The Red Fort (Lal Qila) was completed in 1648; it represents the zenith of Mughal architecture and was inscribed in 2007.
30. The Agra Fort was constructed mainly during the reign of:
a) Akbar
b) Jahangir
c) Shah Jahan
d) Aurangzeb
Answer: a) Akbar
Explanation: Built between 1565–1573, Agra Fort served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors before Delhi became the capital.
31. Which Indian city is known for the “Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles”?
a) Kolkata
b) Mumbai
c) Chennai
d) Delhi
Answer: b) Mumbai
Explanation: Mumbai’s Victorian Gothic and Art Deco buildings were added to the UNESCO list in 2018, showcasing 19th–20th century urban planning.
32. The Great Himalayan Railway sites (Darjeeling, Nilgiri, Kalka–Shimla) belong to which UNESCO category?
a) Natural
b) Cultural
c) Mixed
d) Archaeological
Answer: b) Cultural
Explanation: These railways represent engineering excellence and colonial-era mountain rail transport heritage.
33. The Fatehpur Sikri complex was founded by which Mughal emperor?
a) Babur
b) Akbar
c) Jahangir
d) Shah Jahan
Answer: b) Akbar
Explanation: Built in 1571 near Agra, Fatehpur Sikri served as the Mughal capital and represents Indo-Islamic architecture.
34. The Champaner–Pavagadh Archaeological Park is located in which state?
a) Rajasthan
b) Gujarat
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Maharashtra
Answer: b) Gujarat
Explanation: It’s an ancient Islamic–Hindu city with mosques, temples, and stepwells, listed by UNESCO in 2004.
35. The Great Rann of Kutch is located in which Indian state?
a) Gujarat
b) Rajasthan
c) Maharashtra
d) Punjab
Answer: a) Gujarat
Explanation: Though not yet on the UNESCO list, it’s under consideration. Nearby Rani ki Vav and Champaner–Pavagadh are UNESCO sites.
36. The Group of Monuments at Mandu are located in:
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Gujarat
c) Maharashtra
d) Rajasthan
Answer: a) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Mandu, known for Afghan architecture (Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal), is on UNESCO’s tentative list.
37. The Group of Monuments at Hampi is situated on which river’s bank?
a) Krishna
b) Tungabhadra
c) Godavari
d) Cauvery
Answer: b) Tungabhadra
Explanation: Hampi, once the Vijayanagara capital, lies on Tungabhadra’s banks and is known for the Virupaksha Temple and stone chariots.
38. The City of Ahmedabad was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage City in:
a) 2015
b) 2016
c) 2017
d) 2018
Answer: c) 2017
Explanation: Ahmedabad (Gujarat) was India’s first World Heritage City recognized for its Indo-Islamic architecture and living traditions.
39. The Qutub Minar complex includes which famous iron structure?
a) Ashoka Pillar
b) Iron Pillar of Mehrauli
c) Iron Pillar of Sarnath
d) Vijay Stambh
Answer: b) Iron Pillar of Mehrauli
Explanation: The 4th-century Iron Pillar in Qutub complex is renowned for its rust-resistant composition.
40. Which site represents India’s first planned city from ancient times?
a) Hampi
b) Dholavira
c) Lothal
d) Mohenjo-daro
Answer: b) Dholavira
Explanation: Located in Gujarat, Dholavira (Indus Valley Civilization site) was added to UNESCO list in 2021.
41. The Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya is associated with which religion?
a) Hinduism
b) Buddhism
c) Jainism
d) Islam
Answer: b) Buddhism
Explanation: It marks the place where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.
42. The Jantar Mantar at Jaipur was constructed by:
a) Sawai Jai Singh II
b) Rana Sanga
c) Man Singh
d) Udai Singh
Answer: a) Sawai Jai Singh II
Explanation: Built in 1734, Jantar Mantar is a collection of astronomical instruments and is a UNESCO site since 2010.
43. The Churches and Convents of Goa belong to which period?
a) British period
b) Portuguese period
c) French period
d) Mughal period
Answer: b) Portuguese period
Explanation: These 16th–18th century structures (like Basilica of Bom Jesus) reflect Baroque architecture and are UNESCO-listed since 1986.
44. The Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram are located on the coast of:
a) Arabian Sea
b) Bay of Bengal
c) Indian Ocean
d) Chilika Lake
Answer: b) Bay of Bengal
Explanation: The monuments at Mamallapuram (Tamil Nadu) are located along the Coromandel Coast, overlooking the Bay of Bengal.
45. The Capital Complex of Chandigarh designed by Le Corbusier was added to UNESCO list in:
a) 2006
b) 2010
c) 2016
d) 2018
Answer: c) 2016
Explanation: Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex was inscribed under “The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier” (transnational heritage).
46. Which city is known as “The City of Joy” and houses Victoria Memorial?
a) Mumbai
b) Chennai
c) Kolkata
d) Delhi
Answer: c) Kolkata
Explanation: Although not yet UNESCO-listed, its colonial heritage and architecture are globally recognized.
47. The Mountain Railways of India were collectively recognized by UNESCO for:
a) Ancient temples
b) Colonial engineering heritage
c) Wildlife conservation
d) Art & sculpture
Answer: b) Colonial engineering heritage
Explanation: These 19th-century mountain railways reflect British-era civil engineering brilliance.
48. The Fatehpur Sikri is an example of which architectural style?
a) Indo-Islamic
b) Indo-Gothic
c) Dravidian
d) Nagara
Answer: a) Indo-Islamic
Explanation: Akbar’s Fatehpur Sikri combines Persian, Turkish, and Indian architectural styles.
49. The Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur is famous for its:
a) Hanging Gardens
b) Whispering Gallery
c) Stepwell Architecture
d) Stone Chariot
Answer: b) Whispering Gallery
Explanation: The Gol Gumbaz (Karnataka) features a unique acoustic system where whispers echo across the dome.
50. The City of Delhi (Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb) has how many UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
Answer: c) Three
Explanation: Delhi has three UNESCO sites — Qutub Minar Complex (1993), Humayun’s Tomb (1993), and Red Fort Complex (2007).
51. Which is the first natural site in India to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage list?
a) Kaziranga National Park
b) Sundarbans National Park
c) Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
d) Nanda Devi National Park
Answer: a) Kaziranga National Park
Explanation: Kaziranga and Manas (both in Assam) were among the first natural sites inscribed by UNESCO in 1985.
52. The Kaziranga National Park is famous for:
a) Bengal Tiger
b) Asiatic Lion
c) One-horned Rhinoceros
d) Snow Leopard
Answer: c) One-horned Rhinoceros
Explanation: Kaziranga in Assam hosts about two-thirds of the world’s population of the Great Indian one-horned rhinoceros.
53. In which state is Kaziranga National Park located?
a) West Bengal
b) Assam
c) Arunachal Pradesh
d) Sikkim
Answer: b) Assam
Explanation: Located on the banks of the Brahmaputra River in Assam, Kaziranga is a UNESCO site since 1985.
54. The Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the border of India and which country?
a) Bhutan
b) Nepal
c) Bangladesh
d) Myanmar
Answer: a) Bhutan
Explanation: Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (Assam) lies at the foothills of the Himalayas along the Bhutan border.
55. The Sundarbans National Park is famous for:
a) Snow Leopard
b) Royal Bengal Tiger
c) Asiatic Lion
d) Nilgiri Tahr
Answer: b) Royal Bengal Tiger
Explanation: Located in West Bengal, it’s part of the world’s largest mangrove forest and home to the Bengal Tiger.
56. The Sundarbans derive their name from:
a) Local tribes
b) Sundari trees
c) River Ganga
d) Fisherfolk communities
Answer: b) Sundari trees
Explanation: The forest is named after Heritiera fomes (Sundari tree), a dominant mangrove species.
57. The Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks are located in:
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Uttarakhand
c) Sikkim
d) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer: b) Uttarakhand
Explanation: These twin sites form one UNESCO heritage area, inscribed in 1988 for their biodiversity and Himalayan landscapes.
58. Valley of Flowers National Park is famous for:
a) Orchids
b) Medicinal herbs
c) Seasonal alpine meadows
d) Bamboo forests
Answer: c) Seasonal alpine meadows
Explanation: Located in the Western Himalayas, it blooms with hundreds of alpine flower species during monsoon.
59. The Great Himalayan National Park is located in:
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Uttarakhand
c) Sikkim
d) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: a) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: Added to the UNESCO list in 2014, it preserves Himalayan biodiversity, including the snow leopard.
60. Which is India’s largest protected forest area recognized by UNESCO?
a) Sundarbans National Park
b) Nanda Devi National Park
c) Great Himalayan National Park
d) Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: a) Sundarbans National Park
Explanation: Covering over 10,000 sq km, the Sundarbans is the largest mangrove ecosystem in the world.
61. The Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary) is located in:
a) Gujarat
b) Rajasthan
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: b) Rajasthan
Explanation: It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 and is famous for migratory birds like the Siberian crane.
62. Which UNESCO natural site is shared between India and Nepal?
a) Kaziranga
b) Sundarbans
c) Manas
d) Nanda Devi
Answer: b) Sundarbans
Explanation: The mangrove forests extend into both India and Bangladesh (not Nepal).
63. The Western Ghats were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in:
a) 2008
b) 2010
c) 2012
d) 2014
Answer: c) 2012
Explanation: Recognized for exceptional biodiversity, covering states like Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.
64. Which region in India is known as the “Hotspot of Biodiversity”?
a) Thar Desert
b) Western Ghats
c) Indo-Gangetic Plains
d) Eastern Ghats
Answer: b) Western Ghats
Explanation: The Western Ghats host over 7,000 plant species and are one of the eight “hottest hotspots” of biodiversity.
65. Which National Park is known as the “Roof of the World”?
a) Hemis National Park
b) Valley of Flowers
c) Kaziranga National Park
d) Keoladeo National Park
Answer: a) Hemis National Park
Explanation: Located in Ladakh, it’s the world’s highest-altitude national park and home to snow leopards.
66. Which National Park is famous for the endangered Lion-tailed Macaque?
a) Periyar
b) Silent Valley
c) Bandipur
d) Wayanad
Answer: b) Silent Valley
Explanation: Silent Valley National Park in Kerala protects tropical rainforests and the endemic Lion-tailed Macaque.
67. The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve includes which famous wildlife sanctuaries?
a) Bandipur, Mudumalai, Wayanad
b) Manas, Kaziranga, Orang
c) Periyar, Eravikulam, Silent Valley
d) Gir, Barda, Jessore
Answer: a) Bandipur, Mudumalai, Wayanad
Explanation: The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (UNESCO, 1986) spans across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala.
68. The Khangchendzonga National Park is located in:
a) Sikkim
b) Arunachal Pradesh
c) Meghalaya
d) Nagaland
Answer: a) Sikkim
Explanation: Added in 2016, it is India’s first and only Mixed World Heritage Site (natural + cultural).
69. The Khangchendzonga National Park derives its name from:
a) River
b) Local tribe
c) Mountain peak
d) Glacier
Answer: c) Mountain peak
Explanation: Named after Mount Khangchendzonga (Kanchenjunga), the third-highest peak in the world.
70. Which UNESCO site represents the world’s largest mangrove ecosystem?
a) Sundarbans
b) Bhitarkanika
c) Pichavaram
d) Gulf of Mannar
Answer: a) Sundarbans
Explanation: The Sundarbans cover both India and Bangladesh and are home to salt-tolerant mangroves and tigers.
71. The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is famous for:
a) Snow Leopard
b) Asiatic Lion
c) Tiger
d) Rhinoceros
Answer: a) Snow Leopard
Explanation: The Nanda Devi National Park is home to high-altitude fauna including snow leopards and Himalayan musk deer.
72. The Western Ghats cover how many Indian states?
a) Three
b) Four
c) Five
d) Six
Answer: c) Five
Explanation: The Western Ghats stretch across Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
73. Which World Heritage Site in India is known for coral reefs and marine biodiversity?
a) Sundarbans
b) Gulf of Mannar
c) Lakshadweep Islands
d) Andaman Islands
Answer: b) Gulf of Mannar
Explanation: It’s a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve (not World Heritage yet) famous for coral reefs and seagrass ecosystems.
74. The Manas National Park was once declared as “World Heritage in Danger” due to:
a) Floods
b) Poaching and civil unrest
c) Deforestation
d) Tourism pressure
Answer: b) Poaching and civil unrest
Explanation: Manas was placed on the “In Danger” list in 1992 but removed in 2011 after conservation efforts.
75. Which Indian National Park is famous for elephants and lies in the Western Ghats?
a) Periyar National Park
b) Bandipur National Park
c) Mudumalai National Park
d) Silent Valley National Park
Answer: a) Periyar National Park
Explanation: Located in Kerala, Periyar is famous for elephants, tigers, and scenic artificial lakes.
76. Which is India’s only Mixed World Heritage Site (both natural and cultural)?
a) Sundarbans National Park
b) Khangchendzonga National Park
c) Nanda Devi National Park
d) Valley of Flowers
Answer: b) Khangchendzonga National Park
Explanation: Located in Sikkim, it was inscribed in 2016 and combines natural beauty with cultural traditions of Sikkimese Buddhism.
77. The Khangchendzonga National Park is named after which mountain peak?
a) Mount Everest
b) Nanda Devi
c) Kanchenjunga
d) Annapurna
Answer: c) Kanchenjunga
Explanation: The park derives its name from Kanchenjunga, the world’s third-highest peak (8,586 m).
78. How many total UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in India as of 2025?
a) 35
b) 38
c) 42
d) 44
Answer: c) 42
Explanation: As of 2025, India has 42 UNESCO World Heritage Sites — 34 cultural, 7 natural, and 1 mixed.
79. Which was the latest addition to India’s UNESCO World Heritage list (as of 2023–24)?
a) Dholavira
b) Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple
c) Santiniketan
d) Hampi
Answer: c) Santiniketan
Explanation: Santiniketan, founded by Rabindranath Tagore in West Bengal, was added to the UNESCO list in 2023.
80. Santiniketan was established by:
a) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
b) Rabindranath Tagore
c) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
d) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
Answer: b) Rabindranath Tagore
Explanation: Founded in 1901, Santiniketan represents Tagore’s vision of an educational and cultural institution integrated with nature.
81. The Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple is located in which Indian state?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Telangana
c) Karnataka
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: b) Telangana
Explanation: Built in the 13th century (Kakatiya dynasty), it became a UNESCO site in 2021.
82. The Dholavira archaeological site belongs to which ancient civilization?
a) Mauryan
b) Gupta
c) Indus Valley Civilization
d) Vedic Civilization
Answer: c) Indus Valley Civilization
Explanation: Dholavira in Gujarat (added 2021) is one of the five largest Harappan sites, showing advanced town planning and water systems.
83. The Great Living Chola Temples are located in which state?
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Karnataka
Answer: b) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: The group includes Brihadeshwara Temple (Thanjavur), Gangaikonda Cholapuram, and Airavatesvara Temple (Darasuram).
84. Which UNESCO site in India represents Baroque-style Portuguese architecture?
a) Churches and Convents of Goa
b) Champaner-Pavagadh
c) Jaipur City
d) Agra Fort
Answer: a) Churches and Convents of Goa
Explanation: These structures (like Basilica of Bom Jesus) reflect 16th–18th century Portuguese Baroque style.
85. The Rani ki Vav (Queen’s Stepwell) was included in UNESCO list in which year?
a) 2010
b) 2012
c) 2014
d) 2016
Answer: c) 2014
Explanation: Recognized for its intricate stepwell architecture, Rani ki Vav was inscribed in 2014.
86. Which Indian UNESCO site was once declared “in danger” and later restored?
a) Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
b) Hampi
c) Fatehpur Sikri
d) Sundarbans
Answer: a) Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
Explanation: Due to poaching and insurgency, it was listed “in danger” in 1992 and removed in 2011 after restoration.
87. The Mountain Railways of India include which of the following?
a) Darjeeling, Nilgiri, Kalka–Shimla
b) Darjeeling, Dehradun, Nilgiri
c) Nilgiri, Kangra, Kashmir
d) Kalka–Shimla, Ooty, Konkan
Answer: a) Darjeeling, Nilgiri, Kalka–Shimla
Explanation: These three railways represent British-era engineering marvels and are part of UNESCO’s cultural heritage.
88. The “Hill Forts of Rajasthan” World Heritage Site includes how many forts?
a) Four
b) Five
c) Six
d) Seven
Answer: c) Six
Explanation: The Hill Forts of Rajasthan (2013) include Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Ranthambore, Amber, Gagron, and Jaisalmer Forts.
89. Which UNESCO site in India is known for Mughal gardens and Persian architecture?
a) Humayun’s Tomb
b) Agra Fort
c) Red Fort
d) Qutub Minar
Answer: a) Humayun’s Tomb
Explanation: Built in 1570, it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent and inspired the Taj Mahal.
90. Which city became India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City?
a) Jaipur
b) Delhi
c) Ahmedabad
d) Varanasi
Answer: c) Ahmedabad
Explanation: Ahmedabad was declared India’s first World Heritage City in 2017 for its Indo-Islamic architecture.
91. How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India are categorized as “Natural”?
a) Five
b) Six
c) Seven
d) Eight
Answer: c) Seven
Explanation: These include Kaziranga, Manas, Sundarbans, Nanda Devi & Valley of Flowers, Great Himalayan, Khangchendzonga, and Western Ghats.
92. Which Indian monument was added to the UNESCO list under the “Architectural Works of Le Corbusier”?
a) Kolkata Victoria Memorial
b) Chandigarh Capitol Complex
c) Rashtrapati Bhavan
d) Lotus Temple
Answer: b) Chandigarh Capitol Complex
Explanation: Added in 2016 under a transnational series recognizing Le Corbusier’s modernist architecture.
93. Which UNESCO site is shared between India and Bangladesh?
a) Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
b) Sundarbans National Park
c) Nanda Devi National Park
d) Kaziranga National Park
Answer: b) Sundarbans National Park
Explanation: The Sundarbans mangrove forest extends across India and Bangladesh.
94. Which Indian heritage site represents ancient Buddhist art and cave architecture?
a) Ajanta Caves
b) Ellora Caves
c) Sanchi Stupa
d) Nalanda University
Answer: a) Ajanta Caves
Explanation: The Ajanta Caves (Maharashtra) are known for murals and Buddhist sculptures dating from 2nd century BCE.
95. Which ancient Indian university ruins are part of the UNESCO list?
a) Nalanda
b) Takshashila
c) Vikramshila
d) Vallabhi
Answer: a) Nalanda
Explanation: Nalanda Mahavihara (Bihar) was inscribed in 2016 as an ancient center of Buddhist learning.
96. The Elephanta Caves are located near which city?
a) Chennai
b) Mumbai
c) Kochi
d) Hyderabad
Answer: b) Mumbai
Explanation: The Elephanta Caves (Maharashtra) are 6th-century rock-cut temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.
97. Which site in India is recognized by UNESCO for both biodiversity and sacred cultural value?
a) Khangchendzonga National Park
b) Western Ghats
c) Nanda Devi National Park
d) Sundarbans
Answer: a) Khangchendzonga National Park
Explanation: Recognized as a mixed site, combining natural biodiversity and sacred traditions of the Lepcha people.
98. Which state has the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India?
a) Maharashtra
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Rajasthan
d) Karnataka
Answer: a) Maharashtra
Explanation: Maharashtra has 5 sites — Ajanta, Ellora, Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and Victorian–Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai.
99. Which Indian railway station is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
a) Howrah Junction
b) Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Mumbai)
c) Delhi Junction
d) Chennai Central
Answer: b) Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Mumbai)
Explanation: Formerly Victoria Terminus, it was added in 2004 for its Victorian Gothic architecture.
100. India ranks at which position globally for the number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites (as of 2025)?
a) 3rd
b) 4th
c) 6th
d) 7th
Answer: b) 4th
Explanation: With 42 sites, India ranks 4th globally (after Italy, China, and Germany) in number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.