1. What does UNESCO stand for?
A) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
B) United Nations Environment, Social and Cultural Organization
C) United Nations Educational, Social and Civic Organization
D) Union of Nations for Education, Science and Culture
Answer: A
Explanation: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
2. In which year was the UNESCO World Heritage Convention ratified?
A) 1945
B) 1972
C) 1983
D) 1990
Answer: B
Explanation: The convention concerning the protection of world cultural and natural heritage was adopted in 1972.
3. Which organization ratifies the World Heritage Sites?
A) UNICEF
B) UNESCO
C) WHO
D) WTO
Answer: B
Explanation: UNESCO stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
4. How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does India currently have as of 2025?
A) 40
B) 42
C) 44
D) 46
Answer: C
Explanation: With the inclusion of the Maratha Military Landscapes in 2025, India’s total count reached 44.
5. Which country ranks FIRST in the world for UNESCO sites (inferred by India being 6th)?
A) China
B) Italy
C) France
D) Spain
Answer: B
Explanation: Italy (General knowledge fact: Italy usually holds the top spot, though the text only mentions India is 6th).
6. Which site became the 44th UNESCO World Heritage Site in India in 2025?
A) Moidams of the Ahom Dynasty
B) Maratha Military Landscapes
C) Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
D) Santiniketan
Answer: B
Explanation: As per the 2025 update, the Maratha Military Landscapes were selected as the 44th site during the 47th World Heritage Committee session, recognizing the military strategy of the Maratha Empire.
7. Where was the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee held in 2024?
A) Mumbai
B) Ahmedabad
C) New Delhi
D) Jaipur
Answer: C
Explanation: The 46th session, where the Moidams were inscribed, took place in New Delhi, India.
8. The “Moidams” burial system belongs to which dynasty?
A) Pallava Dynasty
B) Chola Dynasty
C) Ahom Dynasty
D) Kakatiya Dynasty
Answer: C
Explanation: Moidams are the mound-burial systems of the Ahom kings and queens in Assam, constructed between the 13th and 19th centuries.
9. What is India’s global rank in terms of the number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
A) Fourth
B) Fifth
C) Sixth
D) Seventh
Answer: C
Explanation: India ranks sixth globally, showcasing its vast cultural and natural heritage.
10. Which site consists of 12 forts across Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu?
A) Hill Forts of Rajasthan
B) Maratha Military Landscapes
C) Monuments of Hampi
D) Agra Fort
Answer: B
Explanation: This site represents the Maratha Empire’s military architecture (17th–19th centuries) and includes 12 strategic forts.
11. In which year was Santiniketan inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list?
A) 2021
B) 2022
C) 2023
D) 2024
Answer: C
Explanation: Santiniketan in West Bengal, associated with Rabindranath Tagore, was recognized in 2023.
12. The “Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas” includes temples in which three locations?
A) Belur, Halebidu, and Somanathapura
B) Hampi, Pattadakal, and Badami
C) Tanjavur, Gangaikonda, and Darasuram
D) Madurai, Rameshwaram, and Kanchipuram
Answer: A
Explanation: This 2023 entry includes the Chennakeshava Temple (Belur), Hoysaleswara Temple (Halebidu), and Keshava Temple (Somanathapura).
13. Which of the following sites was NOT among the first to be recognized by UNESCO in India in 1983?
A) Ajanta Caves
B) Taj Mahal
C) Agra Fort
D) Sun Temple, Konark
Answer: D
Explanation: Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Agra Fort, and Taj Mahal were the first (1983). The Sun Temple was added in 1984.
14. The Sun Temple, famous for its chariot-shaped architecture, is located in which state?
A) West Bengal
B) Odisha (Orissa)
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: B
Explanation: Located in Konark, Odisha, it is a 13th-century temple dedicated to the Sun God, Surya.
15. Which site is known for its “floating bricks” used in construction?
A) Mahabodhi Temple
B) Ramappa Temple
C) Brihadisvara Temple
D) Shore Temple
Answer: B
Explanation: The Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple in Telangana used lightweight bricks that reportedly float on water.
16. Dholavira, a site of the Indus Valley Civilization, is located in which geographical feature?
A) Deccan Plateau
B) Rann of Kutch
C) Indo-Gangetic Plain
D) Thar Desert
Answer: B
Explanation: Dholavira is located in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, and is famous for its advanced water management.
17. Which site is associated with the philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore?
A) Nalanda
B) Santiniketan
C) Sanchi
D) Khajuraho
Answer: B
Explanation: Founded as an ashram by Debendranath Tagore, it became a center for Rabindranath Tagore’s Visva-Bharati University.
18. The “Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram” was built by which dynasty?
A) Chola
B) Chera
C) Pallava
D) Pandya
Answer: C
Explanation: These 7th and 8th-century monuments in Tamil Nadu showcase Pallava artistic brilliance.
19. Which national park is specifically mentioned as a home for the Bengal Tiger and saltwater crocodile?
A) Kaziranga National Park
B) Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
C) Sundarbans National Park
D) Keoladeo National Park
Answer: C
Explanation: Located in West Bengal, it is a mangrove forest famous for these specific species.
20. Rani Ki Vav (The Queen’s Stepwell) is located in which state?
A) Rajasthan
B) Gujarat
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Maharashtra
Answer: B
Explanation: It is an intricately designed stepwell in Patan, Gujarat, inscribed in 2014.
21. Which site is a “Mixed” World Heritage site (both Natural and Cultural importance)?
A) Western Ghats
B) Khangchendzonga National Park
C) Nanda Devi National Park
D) Great Himalayan National Park
Answer: B
Explanation: Located in Sikkim, it is recognized for its biological diversity as well as its cultural significance to local communities.
22. The “Mountain Railways of India” includes which three railways?
A) Darjeeling, Shimla, and Nilgiri
B) Darjeeling, Matheran, and Kangra
C) Nilgiri, Shimla, and Jammu
D) Darjeeling, Ooty, and Munnar
Answer: A
Explanation: The UNESCO listing covers the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Kalka-Shimla Railway, and Nilgiri Mountain Railway.
23. Which site features the “Capitol Complex” designed by Le Corbusier?
A) New Delhi
B) Ahmedabad
C) Chandigarh
D) Mumbai
Answer: C
Explanation: The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier in Chandigarh was inscribed in 2016.
24. Bhimbetka Rock Shelters are famous for what?
A) Buddhist Stupas
B) Mughal Gardens
C) Stone Age rock paintings
D) Jain Temples
Answer: C
Explanation: Located in Madhya Pradesh, they contain paintings and inscriptions dating back to the Stone Age.
25. In which city can you find the “Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles”?
A) Kolkata
B) Mumbai
C) Chennai
D) Delhi
Answer: B
Explanation: These 19th and 20th-century buildings in Mumbai were inscribed in 2018.
26. Which site is believed to be the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment?
A) Sanchi Stupa
B) Mahabodhi Temple Complex
C) Nalanda Mahavihara
D) Ajanta Caves
Answer: B
Explanation: Located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, it is one of the most sacred Buddhist sites.
27. The “Pink City” refers to which UNESCO World Heritage site?
A) Udaipur
B) Jodhpur
C) Jaipur
D) Bikaner
Answer: C
Explanation: Jaipur was inscribed as “The Pink City” in 2019 due to its unique urban planning and architecture.
28. Which site is a 15th-century Mughal city in Uttar Pradesh that served as a capital?
A) Agra Fort
B) Fatehpur Sikri
C) Red Fort
D) Humayun’s Tomb
Answer: B
Explanation: Built by Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri is a historic site showcasing a fusion of Persian and Indian styles.
29. Which state hosts the Ajanta and Ellora Caves?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Maharashtra
C) Karnataka
D) Gujarat
Answer: B
Explanation: Both these ancient rock-cut cave complexes are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra.
30. The Keoladeo National Park is located in which state?
A) Assam
B) West Bengal
C) Rajasthan
D) Uttarakhand
Answer: C
Explanation: Formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, it is a major wintering ground for migratory birds.
31. Sanchi, famous for its Buddhist monuments, is in which state?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Bihar
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: C
Explanation: The Great Stupa at Sanchi is one of the oldest stone structures in India.
32. Hampi, the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire, is located in which state?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Karnataka
D) Kerala
Answer: C
Explanation: The ruins of Hampi showcase the grandeur of the 14th-century Vijayanagar Empire.
33. Khajuraho Group of Monuments is located in which state?
A) Rajasthan
B) Odisha
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Maharashtra
Answer: C
Explanation: These temples are famous for their Nagara-style architecture and erotic sculptures.
34. Which state has the most recent addition (2025) to the UNESCO list?
A) Assam
B) West Bengal
C) Maharashtra
D) Telangana
Answer: C
Explanation: The Maratha Military Landscapes are primarily located in Maharashtra (with one component in TN).
35. Which of the following is a “Natural” site?
A) Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
B) Elephanta Caves
C) Champaner-Pavagadh
D) Pattadakal
Answer: A
Explanation: Manas (Assam) is categorized as a natural site due to its biodiversity.
36. The “Churches and Convents of Goa” primarily reflect the architecture of which European power?
A) British
B) French
C) Portuguese
D) Dutch
Answer: C
Explanation: Portuguese (Note: Text mentions “European,” context implies Portuguese influence in Goa).
37. Which site is an astronomical observatory built by Jai Singh II?
A) Qutub Minar
B) Jantar Mantar
C) Red Fort
D) Humayun’s Tomb
Answer: B
Explanation: The Jantar Mantar in Jaipur (and Delhi) are collections of architectural astronomical instruments.
38. The “Western Ghats” traverse through how many states according to the text?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 6
Answer: C
Explanation: The provided text lists Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra.
39. Which site is the “Oldest” designated UNESCO site in India (by year of inscription)?
A) Mahabalipuram
B) Agra Fort
C) Taj Mahal
D) Ajanta Caves
Answer: B
Explanation: Per the text, Agra Fort, Ajanta, Ellora, and Taj Mahal were all designated in 1983. Mahabalipuram followed in 1984.
40. Which site is described as a “sacred Buddhist site in Bihar”?
A) Nalanda
B) Mahabodhi Temple
C) Both A and B
D) Sanchi
Answer: C
Explanation: Both Nalanda (University) and Mahabodhi (Enlightenment site) are in Bihar and are UNESCO sites.
41. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is located in which city?
A) Pune
B) Mumbai
C) Nagpur
D) Nashik
Answer: B
Explanation: It is a historic railway station in Mumbai, an example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture.
42. The “Valley of Flowers” is paired with which other National Park in the UNESCO list?
A) Great Himalayan NP
B) Nanda Devi NP
C) Jim Corbett NP
D) Kaziranga NP
Answer: B
Explanation: They form a single UNESCO World Heritage site in Uttarakhand.
43. The Hoysala temples blend which two architectural styles?
A) Dravidian and Nagara (Northern)
B) Indo-Islamic and Persian
C) Gothic and Art Deco
D) Roman and Greek
Answer: A
Explanation: The Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas are known for blending southern (Dravidian) and northern Indian styles.
44. Which Mughal monument is built entirely of Red Sandstone?
A) Taj Mahal
B) Red Fort
C) Humayun’s Tomb
D) Qutub Minar
Answer: B
Explanation: The Red Fort in Delhi is named for its massive enclosing walls of red sandstone.
45. The “Historic City of Ahmedabad” is unique because it blends which three architectural styles?
A) Hindu, Islamic, and Jain
B) Buddhist, Hindu, and Christian
C) Sikh, Mughal, and Persian
D) British, French, and Dutch
Answer: A
Explanation: Ahmedabad’s walled city reflects a diverse cultural and religious architectural fusion.
46. Which site is located on an island and known for its rock-cut temples dedicated to Shiva?
A) Ajanta Caves
B) Elephanta Caves
C) Ellora Caves
D) Mahabalipuram
Answer: B
Explanation: Located on Elephanta Island (Gharapuri) in Mumbai harbor.
47. Which site is specifically mentioned as having a “sophisticated water conservation system”?
A) Rani Ki Vav
B) Dholavira
C) Fatehpur Sikri
D) Hampi
Answer: B
Explanation: Dholavira’s Harappan engineers designed intricate reservoirs and channels to manage water in the arid Rann of Kutch.
48. The “Great Living Chola Temples” are located in which state?
A) Karnataka
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Kerala
Answer: B
Explanation: These include the Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur and others in the region.
49. Which site in Chandigarh was designed by a French-Swiss architect?
A) Victoria Memorial
B) Capitol Complex
C) Gateway of India
D) Lotus Temple
Answer: B
Explanation: Designed by Le Corbusier as part of the modern architectural movement.
50. In which year was the “Moidams” burial system added to the list?
A) 2021
B) 2023
C) 2024
D) 2025
Answer: C
Explanation: They were inscribed during the 46th session in July 2024.
51. Which site is a sanctuary for Snow Leopards in Himachal Pradesh?
A) Valley of Flowers
B) Great Himalayan National Park
C) Khangchendzonga National Park
D) Keoladeo National Park
Answer: B
Explanation: Located in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, it is a biodiversity hotspot.
52. Which site is described as the “Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty”?
A) Khajuraho
B) Moidams
C) Santiniketan
D) Pattadakal
Answer: B
Explanation: Moidams are vaulted mounds used for burying royalty of the Ahom Kingdom in Assam.
53. In which state is the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park located?
A) Rajasthan
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Gujarat
D) Maharashtra
Answer: C
Explanation: This park holds prehistoric sites and a hill fortress of an early Hindu capital.
54. Which site is famous for its “Kakatiya Thoranam” gateway style?
A) Sun Temple
B) Ramappa Temple
C) Hampi
D) Sanchi
Answer: B
Explanation: The temple in Telangana is a masterpiece of the Kakatiya dynasty, known for its unique gateways and carvings.
55. The “Hill Forts of Rajasthan” includes a series of how many forts?
A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D)12
Answer: B
Explanation: The inscription specifically covers six majestic forts: Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Sawai Madhopur, Jhalawar, Jaipur, and Jaisalmer.
56. Which site is located in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal?
A) Sundarbans National Park
B) Mountain Railways of India
C) Santiniketan
D) Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: B
Explanation: The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is a key component of this UNESCO site.
57. Which structure within the “Group of Monuments at Sanchi” is the most famous?
A) The Great Stupa
B) The Iron Pillar
C) The Shore Temple
D) The Pancha Rathas
Answer: A
Explanation: Sanchi is world-renowned for its Great Stupa, commissioned by Emperor Ashoka.
58. The “Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers” sites are situated in which mountain range?
A) Western Ghats
B) Himalayas
C) Aravallis
D) Nilgiris
Answer: B
Explanation: These are located in the high-altitude West Himalaya region of Uttarakhand.
59. Which site was added to the list in 2017?
A) The Pink City
B) The Historic City of Ahmedabad
C) Nalanda Mahavihara
D) Rani Ki Vav
Answer: B
Explanation: Ahmedabad was India’s first city to be inscribed as a World Heritage City.
60. Which site was recognized by UNESCO in 2012 for its immense biodiversity?
A) Great Himalayan National Park
B) Western Ghats
C) Sundarbans National Park
D) Kaziranga National Park
Answer: B
Explanation: The Western Ghats is one of the world’s eight “hottest hotspots” of biological diversity.
61. Which year saw the inscription of both “Santiniketan” and the “Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas”?
A) 2021
B) 2022
C) 2023
D) 2024
Answer: C
Explanation: Both sites were added during the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee.
62. When was the Taj Mahal designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) 1983
B) 1984
C) 1985
D) 1986
Answer: A
Explanation: It was among the first four sites in India to be recognized.
63. Which of these sites is located in Telangana?
A) Pattadakal
B) Ramappa Temple
C) Hampi
D) Mahabalipuram
Answer: B
Explanation: It is the only UNESCO World Heritage site located in the state of Telangana.
64. Which state is home to the “Manas Wildlife Sanctuary”?
A) West Bengal
B) Bihar
C) Assam
D) Sikkim
Answer: C
Explanation: Assam has three UNESCO sites: Kaziranga, Manas, and Moidams.
65. The “Elephanta Caves” are located on an island off the coast of which city?
A) Panaji
B) Mumbai
C) Kochi
D) Chennai
Answer: B
Explanation: The island is located in the Mumbai Harbour, about 10km east of the city.
66. hich site is found in the state of Bihar?
A) Sanchi
B) Bhimbetka
C) Nalanda
D) Bodh Gaya (Mahabodhi Temple)
E) Both C and D
Answer: E
Explanation: Bihar has two cultural sites: Nalanda Mahavihara and the Mahabodhi Temple.
67. The “Great Himalayan National Park” is located in which state?
A) Uttarakhand
B) Sikkim
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer: C
Explanation: It is located in the Kullu region of Himachal Pradesh.
68. In which state would you find the “Group of Monuments at Pattadakal”?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Kerala
C) Karnataka
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: C
Explanation: Pattadakal represents the high point of an eclectic art which, in the 7th and 8th centuries under the Chalukya dynasty, achieved a harmonious blend of architectural forms.
69. The “Agra Fort” is primarily associated with which empire?
A) Maratha
B) Mughal
C) Chola
D) Mauryan
Answer: B
Explanation: It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638.
70. Who founded Santiniketan?
A) Rabindranath Tagore
B) Debendranath Tagore
C) Mahatma Gandhi
D) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Answer: B
Explanation: It was founded by Debendranath Tagore as an ashram; his son Rabindranath later expanded it into a university.
71. Which dynasty built the Sun Temple at Konark?
A) Eastern Ganga Dynasty
B) Pallava Dynasty
C) Maurya Dynasty
D) Gupta Dynasty
Answer: A
Explanation: It was built by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty around 1250 CE.
72. The “Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka” provide evidence of human life starting from which period?
A) Iron Age
B) Bronze Age
C) Mesolithic/Stone Age
D) Mughal Era
Answer: C
Explanation: The rock paintings span from the Upper Paleolithic through the Mesolithic to the historic period.
73. Which ruler is associated with the building of Fatehpur Sikri?
A) Babur
B) Humayun
C) Akbar
D) Shah Jahan
Answer: C
Explanation: Akbar built this “City of Victory” to serve as his capital in the late 16th century.
74. Which site is known for having the world’s largest population of One-Horned Rhinoceroses?
A) Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
B) Kaziranga National Park
C) Sundarbans National Park
D) Great Himalayan National Park
Answer: B
Explanation: Kaziranga in Assam is home to two-thirds of the world’s great one-horned rhinoceroses.
75. The “Sundarbans National Park” is famous for being the largest forest of which kind?
A) Tropical Rainforest
B) Coniferous Forest
C) Mangrove Forest
D) Deciduous Forest
Answer: C
Explanation: It is the largest mangrove forest in the world, shared between India and Bangladesh.
76. Which site is famous for its diverse alpine flora and meadows?
A) Valley of Flowers
B) Keoladeo National Park
C) Western Ghats
D) Khangchendzonga National Park
Answer: A
Explanation: Located in Uttarakhand, it is famous for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers.
77. “Keoladeo National Park” was formerly known by what name?
A) Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
B) Gir Forest
C) Corbett Park
D) Periyar Sanctuary
Answer: A
Explanation: It is a major wintering area for large numbers of aquatic birds from Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, China, and Siberia.
78. Which site is a “Natural” heritage site spanning across four states (MH, GA, KA, KL, TN)?
A) Eastern Ghats
B) Western Ghats
C) Vindhya Range
D) Satpura Range
Answer: B
Explanation: The Western Ghats (Sahyadri) is a mountain range that is older than the Himalayas.
79. What is “Rani Ki Vav” primarily used for?
A) Worship
B) Defense (Fort)
C) Water storage and social gathering (Stepwell)
D) Burial
Answer: C
Explanation: Built on the banks of the Saraswati River, it is an inverted temple highlighting the sanctity of water.
80. The “Qutub Minar” complex features a famous pillar made of which material that doesn’t rust?
A) Copper
B) Bronze
C) Iron
D) Gold
Answer: C
Explanation: The Iron Pillar of Delhi is famous for its rust-resistant composition, dating back to the 4th century.
81. Which city is known for its “Walled City” architecture?
A) Mumbai
B) Jaipur
C) Ahmedabad
D) Delhi
Answer: C
Explanation: The Historic City of Ahmedabad refers specifically to the 600-year-old walled city.
82. Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex includes which famous building?
A) High Court
B) Secretariat
C) Legislative Assembly
D) All of the above
Answer: D
Explanation: These three buildings form the core of the UNESCO-recognized Capitol Complex.
83. Which city serves as a university town for “Visva-Bharati”?
A) Kolkata
B) Santiniketan
C) Nalanda
D) Varanasi
Answer: B
Explanation: Visva-Bharati was declared a Central University and an institution of national importance.
84. How many sites in India are currently “Natural” sites (roughly, based on the list)?
A) 5
B) 7
C)10
D)12
Answer: B
Explanation: Kaziranga, Keoladeo, Manas, Sundarbans, Nanda Devi/Valley of Flowers, Western Ghats, and Great Himalayan NP.
85. Which site contains the “Keshava Temple”?
A) Hampi
B) Somanathapura
C) Halebidu
D) Belur
Answer: B
Explanation: It is one of the three components of the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas.
86. The “Mountain Railways of India” are also colloquially known as ________.
A) Bullet Trains
B) Toy Trains
C) Metro Trains
D) Deccan Odyssey
Answer: B
Explanation: They are called “Toy Trains” due to their small size and narrow-gauge tracks.
87. The “Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus” was formerly known as _________.
A) Victoria Terminus
B) Bombay Central
C) Churchgate
D) Howrah Station
Answer: A
Explanation: It was renamed in 1996 in honor of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
88. Which site is described as having “caves with beautiful paintings and carvings made by ancient Indian artists”?
A) Elephanta Caves
B) Ellora Caves
C) Ajanta Caves
D) Bhimbetka
Answer: C
Explanation: Ajanta Caves
89. The “Mahabalipuram Monuments” are a collection of structures including _________.
A) Rathas (Chariot temples)
B) Mandapas (Cave sanctuaries)
C) Giant open-air reliefs (Descent of the Ganges)
D) All of the above
Answer: D
Explanation: These 7th-8th century monuments in Tamil Nadu are famous for their diversity in rock-cut architecture.
90. The “Monuments of Khajuraho” are famous for__________.
A) Simple, unadorned walls
B) Intricate sculptures depicting various aspects of life
C) Being built by the Mughals
D) Being located in Maharashtra
Answer: B
Explanation: Built by the Chandela dynasty, these temples are famous for their Nagara-style architecture and erotic sculptures.
91. Where is the “Agra Fort” located?
A) Delhi
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Rajasthan
D) Haryana
Answer: B
Explanation: It is located in the city of Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
92. The “Churches and Convents of Goa” are located in which part of India?
A) East Coast
B) West Coast
C) Northern Plains
D) Southern Tip
Answer: B
Explanation: Goa is a state on the southwestern coast of India.
93. “Humayun’s Tomb” is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in __________.
A) Agra
B) Delhi
C) Lahore
D) Aurangabad
Answer: B
Explanation: It was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent, located in Delhi.
94. Which site is found in Bihar and is believed to be where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment ?
A) Nalanda
B) Mahabodhi Temple
C) Sanchi Stupa
D) Kushinagar
Answer: B
Explanation: The temple marks the spot of the Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya.
95. The “Mountain Railways of India” includes railways in which three states ?
A) West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
B) West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Kerala
C) Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka
D) Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Delhi
Answer: A
Explanation: Darjeeling (WB), Kalka-Shimla (HP), and Nilgiri (TN).
96. “Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park” is located in which state?
A) Maharashtra
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Gujarat
D) Rajasthan
Answer: C
Explanation: It contains a hill fortress and remains of the 16th-century capital of Gujarat.
97. “Rani Ki Vav” is what kind of structure?
A) Fort
B) Temple
C) Stepwell
D) Palace
Answer: C
Explanation: It is a 11th-century stepwell in Gujarat designed as an inverted temple.
98. Which site is a sanctuary for the “Bengal Tiger”?
A) Keoladeo National Park
B) Sundarbans National Park
C) Valley of Flowers
D) Great Himalayan National Park
Answer: B
Explanation: It is one of the largest reserves for the Bengal tiger.
99. The “Maratha Military Landscapes” are spread across which states?
A) Maharashtra only
B) Maharashtra and Karnataka
C) Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu
D) Maharashtra and Goa
Answer: C
Explanation: While most are in Maharashtra, the Gingee Fort in Tamil Nadu is part of this strategic landscape.
100. How many forts are included in the “Maratha Military Landscapes”?
A) 5
B)10
C)12
D)15
Answer: C
Explanation: The 2025 inscription includes 12 specific forts that represent Maratha military strategy.