Microtheme: Historical SitesXUNESCO —
5 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

1. [2026] Which one of the following statements with regard to the Moidams, built by the Tai-Ahom kingdom and inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is/are correct?
   1. They acted as army fortresses.
   2. They were recreation centres of the Royals and Nobles.
   3. They were burial grounds of the Royals and Nobles.
   4. They were battle drill centres of the Royals and Nobles.
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 1 and 3
   • (c) 3 only
   • (d) 2 and 4
   Correct Answer: (C) 3 only
2. [2024] Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO:
   1. Shantiniketan
   2. Rani-ki-Vav
   3. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
   4. Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya
   How many of the above properties were included in 2023?
   • (a) Only one
   • (b) Only two*
   • (c) Only three
   • (d) All four
   Correct Answer: (B) Only two*
3. [2024] Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO?
   • (a) Chhau dance
   • (b) Durga Puja
   • (c) Garba dance*
   • (d) Kumbh Mela
   Correct Answer: (C) Garba dance*
4. [2009] 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
   Correct Answer: (B) Kalka-Shimla Railway
5. [2008] Recently, the manuscripts of which one of the following have been included in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register?
   • (a) Abhidhamma Pitaka
   • (b) Mahabharata
   • (c) Ramayana
   • (d) Rig Veda
   Correct Answer: (D) Rig Veda