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Detailed explanation-1: -PANAJI: The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) - one of the largest scientific organisations of UNESCO - has recognised the Mawmluh Cave, located in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, as one of the first 100 IUGS geological heritage sites.

Detailed explanation-2: -UNESCO: Mawmluh Cave in Meghalaya first Indian Geoheritage Site. The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), one of the largest scientific organisations of UNESCO, has recognised the Mawmluh Cave, located in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Maharashtra. There are 40 World Heritage Sites located in India. India has the sixth-largest number of sites in the world. At present, Maharashtra has a total of 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and this number is the highest among all states and UTs in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mawmluh Cave, also known as Krem Mawmluh, in Meghalaya has been listed as UNESCO’S one of the ‘First 100 IUGS (International Union of Geological Sciences) Geological Sites’ in the world!

Detailed explanation-5: -At 7.2 km in length, it is the fourth longest cave in the Indian subcontinent. The cave, which has several entrances, has formed at the junction between an early Eocene dolomite and a sandstone formation. It contains numerous stalactites, stalagmites, columns and drapes, collectively termed speleothems.