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Recently, which one of the following was included in the UNESCO’s World Heritage list

Recently, which one of the following was included in the UNESCO’s World Heritage list?

(a)

Dilwara Temple

(b)

Kalka-Shimla Railway

(c)

Bhiterkanika Mangrove Area

(d)

Vishakhapatnam to Araku Valley railway line

Answer:

(b)

CA

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2: Kalka-Shimla Railway. The Kalka-Shimla Railway, a 96.6 km long, single track working rail link built in the mid-19th century to provide a service to the highland town of Shimla, is emblematic of the technical and material efforts to disenclave mountain populations through the railway. It`s recognised by UNESCO for its importance in terms of colonial-era engineering and as an exceptional example of the interchange of values on developments in technology. Option 1, Dilwara Temple is a well-known temple complex not included in the UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Option 3, Bhitarkanika Mangrove Area, is a significant biodiversity hotspot but it is not currently a World Heritage site. Option 4, Vishakhapatnam to Araku valley railway line, is a popular tourist attraction for its scenic beauty, but it is also not on the UNESCO’s World Heritage list.