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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)

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.

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