UNESCO World Heritage Sites — MCQ Practice
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Which of the following pairs of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and their respective states is/are correctly matched? 1. Dholavira – Gujarat 2. Ramappa Temple – Karnataka 3. Khangchendzonga National Park – Sikkim Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding the criteria for inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List: 1. A site must represent a masterpiece of human creative genius (Criterion i). 2. A site must contain superlative natural phenomena or areas of exceptional natural beauty (Criterion vii). 3. A site must be directly or tangibly associated with events or living traditions of outstanding universal significance (Criterion vi). Which of the statements given above are cultural criteria?
Which of the following World Heritage Sites in India is a 'mixed' site, recognized for both its cultural and natural values?
The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2010, primarily aimed to: 1. Relax construction norms in 'prohibited areas' around protected monuments. 2. Strengthen protection by defining 'prohibited' and 'regulated' areas. 3. Transfer the management of all World Heritage Sites to state governments. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the World Heritage Committee?