For all upcoming Banking exams static GK will play very crucial role.Hence here we are discussing one of the important part of static GK i.e. UNESCO World Heritage Sites In India.
Background of UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized
agency of the United Nations (UN) which is based in Paris, France.UNESCO pursues its objectives through five major programs education, natural sciences, social/human sciences,culture, and communication/information. UNESCO has 195 member states and nine associate members.As of now there are 32 world Heritage sites in India.25 cultural sites and 7 natural sites.
Cultural Sites
Sr. No.
Name Of The Site
State
01
Ajanta Caves (1983)
Maharashtra
02
Ellora Caves (1983)
Maharashtra
03
Agra Fort (1983)
Uttar Pradesh
04
Taj Mahal (1983)
Uttar Pradesh
05
Sun Temple, Konarak (1984)
Odisha
06
Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (1984)
Tamil Nadu
07
Churches and Convents of Goa (1986)
Goa
08
Group of Temples, Pattadakal (1987)
Karnataka
09
Group of Monuments, Fatehpur Sikri (1986)
Uttar Pradesh
10
Group of Temples, Khajuraho (1986)
Madhya Pradesh
11
Group of Monuments at Hampi (1986)
Karnataka
12
Elephanta Caves ( 1987)
Maharashtra
13
Great Living Chola temples at Thanjavur, Gangaikondacholapuram and Darasuram (1987 & 2004)
Tamil Nadu
14
Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (1989)
Madhya Pradesh
15
Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi (1993)
Delhi
16
Qutb Minar Complex, Delhi (1993)
Delhi
17
Prehistoric Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (2003)
Madhya Pradesh
18
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park (2004)
Gujrat
19
Red Fort Complex, Delhi (2007)
Delhi
20
Hill Forts of Rajasthan (Chittaurgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Jaisalmer and Ranthambhore, Amber and Gagron Forts) (2013)
Note: Amber and Gagron Forts are under protection of Rajasthan State Archaeology and Museums
Rajasthan
21
Rani ki Vav (2014)
Gujrat
22
Mountain Railway of India (Darjeeling,1999), Nilgiri (2005), Kalka-Shimla(2008)
West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh
23
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (2004)
Maharashtra
24
Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya (2002)
Bihar
25
Jantar Mantar, Jaipur (2010)
Rajasthan
Natural Sites
Sr. No.
Name Of The Site
State
26
Kaziranga National Park (1985)
Assam
27
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (1985)
Assam
28
Keoladeo National Park (1985)
Rajasthan
29
Sunderban National Park (1987)
West Bengal
30
Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks (1988, 2005)
Uttarakhand
31
Western Ghats (2012)
Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra,Tamil Nadu
32
Great Himalayan National Park (2014)
Himachal Pradesh
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