Consider the following sites /monuments :1. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Station, Mumbai3. Mamallapuram4. Sun Temple (Konark Temple)Which of the above are included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO?
✓ Correct answer: d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
ExplanationOption 1 is correct : Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeolog- ical Park is located in Gujarat.This UNESCO World Heritage Site features a blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture, including temples, mosques, and water installations.It is renowned for the Kalika Mata Temple and its 16th-century pre-Mughal city remains.Option 2 is correct : Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004, this Victorian Gothic Revival railway station blends British and Indian architec- tural styles.Built in 1887, it is a bustling hub and an iconic sym- bol of Mumbai’s heritage.Option 3 is correct : Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) is situ- ated in Tamil Nadu.This UNESCO site showcases 7th-8th centu- ry Pallava dynasty rock-cut temples, monolithic structures, and bas-relief sculptures like Arjuna’s Penance.The Shore Temple is its most prominent landmark.Option 4 is correct : Sun Temple (Konark Temple) was built in the 13th century in Odisha.The Konark Sun Temple is designed as Surya’s chariot with intricately carved wheels and horses.This UNESCO site is a masterpiece of Kaling
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