UPSC Prelims 2005·GS1·art-and-culture·architecture

Consider the following sites/monuments: 1. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park 2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Station, Mumbai 3. Mamallapuram 4. Sun Temple (Konark Temple) Which of the above are include in the World Heritage List of UNESCO?

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  1. A1, 2 and 3
  2. B1,3 and 4
  3. C2 and 4
  4. D1, 2, 3 and 4Correct

Explanation

All four sites mentioned are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Champaner Pavagadh Archaeological Park in Gujarat was inscribed in 2004. It contains prehistoric sites and a hill fortress of an early Hindu capital. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai was inscribed in 2004. It is a prime example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in India. The Group of Monuments at Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu was inscribed in 1984. It is famous for its rock-cut rathas and structural temples. The Sun Temple at Konark in Odisha was also inscribed in 1984. It is a 13th-century temple representing the chariot of the Sun God. Since all four sites are recognized by UNESCO, the correct answer is D.
art-and-culture: Consider the following sites/monuments: 1. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park 2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Station

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