Which of the following is/are UNESCO World Heritage sites in India?

Question

Question

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Maha TAIT Official Paper (Held On 13 Dec 2017 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Both of these.

Important Points

There are 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India.
Ajanta Caves & Ellora Caves are located in Maharashtra and UNESCO included them as a world heritage site in 1983.
Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi are located in Bihar and UNESCO included it as a world heritage site in 1989.

Additional Information

Ajanta Caves
- These are rock-cut caves.
- There are a total of 29 caves.
Ellora Caves
- There are 34 monasteries and temples.
Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
- Monolithic pillars, palaces, temples, and monasteries are part of it.
- It is considered the oldest Buddhist Sanctuary in existence.