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UNESCO World Heritage sites in India:
UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization) is an agency of the UN and they declare world heritage sites all over the world, including India. One of the most commonly asked questions in the GK section of MBA exams is pertaining to the UNESCO world heritage sites in India. Students are expected to learn this list properly so that they Don't miss out on marks that are asked on static topics like this.
About the UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
There is a selection criterion followed by UNESCO for choosing and declaring certain historical sites as the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These are 10 criteria namely:
- Human creative genius
- Interchange of values
- Exhibition of cultural tradition
- Significance of human history
- Traditional human settlement
- Association with Universally significant events
- Natural beauty or phenomena
- Signifying major stages of world history
- Formed through major ecological or biological processes
- A significant natural habitat for biodiversity
In India, there are 38 UNESCO World Heritage sites, with the last addition in 2019. Students are also expected to read about these sites in detail for better knowledge and understanding
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India:
Now let's look at the list in detail, from the latest to the oldest.
| Sr. No. | Name of Natural World Heritage Site | State | Year |
| 1 | The Pink City | Rajasthan | 2019 |
| 2 | The Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai | Maharashtra | 2018 |
| 3 | Ahmedabad World Heritage city | Gujarat | 2017 |
| 4 | Archaeological Site of NalandaMahavihara (Nalanda University) at Nalanda | Bihar | 2016 |
| 5 | The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement | Chandigarh | 2016 |
| 6 | Khangchendzonga National Park | Sikkim | 2016 |
| 7 | Great Himalayan National Park | Himachal Pradesh | 2014 |
| 8 | Rani-Ki-Van (the Queen’s Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat | Gujarat | 2014 |
| 9 | Hill Forts of Rajasthan | Rajasthan (Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Ranthambhore, Amber Sub-Cluster, Jaisalmer, Gagron) | 2013 |
| 10 | Western Ghats | Maharashtra, | 2012 |
| 11 | The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur | Rajasthan | 2010 |
| 12 | Red Fort Complex | Delhi | 2007 |
| 13 | Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park | Gujarat | 2004 |
| 14 | Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Formerly Victoria Terminus) | Maharashtra | 2004 |
| 15 | Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka | Madhya Pradesh | 2003 |
| 16 | Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya | Bihar | 2002 |
| 17 | Mountain Railways of India | Tamil Nadu | 1999 |
| 18 | Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi | Delhi | 1993 |
| 19 | QutbMinar and its Monuments, Delhi | Delhi | 1993 |
| 20 | Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi | Madhya Pradesh | 1989 |
| 21 | Elephanta Caves | Maharashtra | 1987 |
| 22 | Great Living Chola Temples | Tamil Nadu | 1987 |
| 23 | Group of Monuments at Pattadakal | Karnataka | 1987 |
| 24 | Churches and Convents of Goa | Goa | 1986 |
| 25 | Fatehpur Sikri | Uttar Pradesh | 1986 |
| 26 | Group of Monuments at Hampi | Karnataka | 1986 |
| 27 | Khajuraho Group of Monuments | Madhya Pradesh | 1986 |
| 28 | Kaziranga National Park | Assam | 1985 |
| 29 | Keoladeo Ghana National Park | Rajasthan | 1985 |
| 30 | Manas Wildlife Sanctuary | Assam | 1985 |
| 31 | Sunderbans National Park | West Bengal | 1984 |
| 32 | Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram | Tamil Nadu | 1984 |
| 33 | Sun Temple, Konarak | Orissa | 1984 |
| 34 | Agra Fort | Uttar Pradesh | 1983 |
| 35 | Ajanta Caves | Maharashtra | 1983 |
| 36 | Ellora Caves | Maharashtra | 1983 |
| 37 | Taj Mahal | Uttar Pradesh | 1983 |
| 38 | Nanda Devi National Park and Valley of Flowers | Uttarakhand Goa Karnataka Tamil Nadu Kerala | 1982 |
I hope you found this article useful. It is an important topic, so remember to revise this list before any major competitive exam with the GK section.
Happy preparations!
Also read: List of Government schemes in India
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