Cultural Heritage Sites

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Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Taj Mahal, Red Fort, and Qutub Minar are all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India.

What is the name of the ancient city in India that is known for its rock-cut architecture?

  1. Petra

  2. Machu Picchu

  3. Angkor Wat

  4. Ajanta Caves


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ajanta Caves are located in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India. They are famous for their rock-cut architecture and paintings.

Which of the following is a famous temple complex in South India?

  1. Khajuraho Temples

  2. Meenakshi Temple

  3. Sun Temple

  4. Brihadisvara Temple


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Brihadisvara Temple is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its Dravidian architecture.

What is the name of the ancient city in India that is known for its Buddhist stupas?

  1. Sanchi

  2. Nalanda

  3. Taxila

  4. Sarnath


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanchi is located in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is famous for its Buddhist stupas, which are hemispherical structures that were used to house relics of the Buddha.

Which of the following is a famous fort in Rajasthan, India?

  1. Mehrangarh Fort

  2. Jaigarh Fort

  3. Amber Fort

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mehrangarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, and Amber Fort are all famous forts in Rajasthan, India.

What is the name of the ancient city in India that is known for its Harappan civilization?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Ganeriwala

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mohenjo-daro, Harappa, and Ganeriwala are all ancient cities in India that are known for their Harappan civilization.

Which of the following is a famous palace in Mysore, India?

  1. Mysore Palace

  2. Lal Bagh Botanical Garden

  3. Chamundeshwari Temple

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mysore Palace is a famous palace in Mysore, India. It is known for its Indo-Saracenic architecture.

What is the name of the ancient city in India that is known for its Dravidian architecture?

  1. Madurai

  2. Thanjavur

  3. Kanchipuram

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madurai, Thanjavur, and Kanchipuram are all ancient cities in India that are known for their Dravidian architecture.

Which of the following is a famous temple in Varanasi, India?

  1. Kashi Vishwanath Temple

  2. Durga Temple

  3. Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Durga Temple, and Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple are all famous temples in Varanasi, India.

What is the name of the ancient city in India that is known for its Mughal architecture?

  1. Agra

  2. Delhi

  3. Fatehpur Sikri

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agra, Delhi, and Fatehpur Sikri are all ancient cities in India that are known for their Mughal architecture.

Which of the following is a famous beach in Goa, India?

  1. Calangute Beach

  2. Baga Beach

  3. Anjuna Beach

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Calangute Beach, Baga Beach, and Anjuna Beach are all famous beaches in Goa, India.

What is the name of the ancient city in India that is known for its Jain temples?

  1. Shravanabelagola

  2. Gwalior

  3. Khajuraho

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shravanabelagola is located in Hassan district of Karnataka, India. It is famous for its Jain temples, which are known for their intricate carvings.

Which of the following is a famous hill station in Himachal Pradesh, India?

  1. Shimla

  2. Manali

  3. Dharamshala

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shimla, Manali, and Dharamshala are all famous hill stations in Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the name of the ancient city in India that is known for its Buddhist monasteries?

  1. Nalanda

  2. Taxila

  3. Sarnath

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nalanda, Taxila, and Sarnath are all ancient cities in India that are known for their Buddhist monasteries.

Which of the following is a famous national park in India?

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Ranthambore National Park

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jim Corbett National Park, Kaziranga National Park, and Ranthambore National Park are all famous national parks in India.

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