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UNESCO World Heritage Sites India — Static GK Questions & Practice

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Practice questions on UNESCO World Heritage Sites India — with answers

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1. Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Agra is a mausoleum built by Shah Jahan?

  1. ATaj Mahal
  2. BAgra Fort
  3. CFatehpur Sikri
  4. DRed Fort
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Answer: A

The Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983, is the iconic mausoleum built by Shah Jahan in Agra.

2. Which UNESCO World Heritage Site, a red sandstone fort in Delhi, was built by Shah Jahan as his residence?

  1. ARed Fort
  2. BAgra Fort
  3. CPurana Qila
  4. DGolconda Fort
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Answer: A

The Red Fort in Delhi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built by Shah Jahan and served as the main residence of Mughal emperors.

3. Which UNESCO World Heritage Site, an abandoned city built by Akbar, is located near Agra?

  1. AFatehpur Sikri
  2. BAgra Fort
  3. CSikandra
  4. DBharatpur
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Answer: A

Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital before being abandoned due to water scarcity.

4. The Ajanta Caves, famous for Buddhist rock-cut art, are located in which Indian state?

  1. AMaharashtra
  2. BMadhya Pradesh
  3. CKarnataka
  4. DGujarat
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Answer: A

The Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with ancient Buddhist paintings and sculptures, are located in Maharashtra.

5. The Ellora Caves, known for Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain rock-cut monuments, are located in which Indian state?

  1. AMaharashtra
  2. BMadhya Pradesh
  3. CKarnataka
  4. DOdisha
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Answer: A

The Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are located in Maharashtra and feature monuments from three religions.

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