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Indian Architecture and Urban Art: UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Description: Test your knowledge about the UNESCO World Heritage Sites that showcase the rich architectural and urban art heritage of India.
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Which of the following is NOT a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India related to architecture and urban art?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Qutub Minar

  3. Red Fort

  4. Victoria Memorial


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Victoria Memorial is a large marble building in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, which was built between 1906 and 1921. It is not a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Taj Mahal is located in which city?

  1. Agra

  2. New Delhi

  3. Mumbai

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum located in the city of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.

The Qutub Minar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which city?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Agra

  3. Jaipur

  4. Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Qutub Minar is a minaret and victory tower located in the Mehrauli area of New Delhi, India.

The Red Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which city?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Agra

  3. Jaipur

  4. Mumbai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Red Fort is a historical fort in the city of New Delhi, India.

The Ajanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which state?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ajanta Caves are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India.

The Ellora Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which state?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ellora Caves are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India.

The Sun Temple of Konark is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which state?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Bihar

  4. Jharkhand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sun Temple of Konark is located in the Puri district of Odisha, India.

The Group of Monuments at Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which state?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Telangana

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Group of Monuments at Hampi is located in the Bellary district of Karnataka, India.

The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which state?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Gujarat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is located in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh, India.

The Elephanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which state?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Elephanta Caves are located on Elephanta Island, which is located in the Mumbai Harbour, Maharashtra, India.

The Great Living Chola Temples is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which state?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Living Chola Temples are located in the Thanjavur, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, and Darasuram areas of Tamil Nadu, India.

The Nalanda Mahavihara is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which state?

  1. Bihar

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nalanda Mahavihara is located in the Nalanda district of Bihar, India.

The Rani-ki-Vav is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which state?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Uttar Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rani-ki-Vav is located in the Patan district of Gujarat, India.

The Jantar Mantar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which city?

  1. Jaipur

  2. New Delhi

  3. Mumbai

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jantar Mantar is located in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

The Hill Forts of Rajasthan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes which of the following forts?

  1. Chittorgarh Fort

  2. Amber Fort

  3. Jaisalmer Fort

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hill Forts of Rajasthan include the Chittorgarh Fort, Amber Fort, and Jaisalmer Fort.

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