2019
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
Detailed explanation-1: -Situated on the banks of the river Betwa, Orchha is located in Niwari district of Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh.
Detailed explanation-2: -Dholavira and Ramappa Temple are the latest addition to the list under the ‘Cultural’ category. There are two more categories - Natural and Mixed. Latest Update about UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India: 27th July 2021 – Dholavira, Harappan City in the Rann of Kutchh, becomes India’s 40th UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Detailed explanation-3: -Orchha means ‘hidden palace’, as its name suggests it is popular for its temples and palaces and was the capital of the Bundela kingdom in the 16th century. The famous spots in the town are Raj Mahal, Jehangir Mahal, Ramraja Temple, Rai Praveen Mahal, and Laxminarayan Mandir.
Detailed explanation-4: -The historical fort cities of Gwalior and Orchha in Madhya Pradesh have been included in the list of UNESCOs world heritage cities under its urban landscape city programme, according to the state government.
Detailed explanation-5: -First and foremost, we wish to clarify that the two cities, Orchha and Gwalior, have not been inscribed on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites, which currently includes 38 Indian sites.