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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state has pyramid-like structures known as moidams that have met all the technical requirements of UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre?
A
Assam
B
Sikkim
C
Kerala
D
Gujarat
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Assam’s pyramid-like structures known as moidams or maidams have met all the technical requirements of UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

Detailed explanation-2: -Presently there are 40 UNESCO’s heritage sites in India out of 32 are in the cultural segment, seven natural and one mixed. In Assam there are two in natural segments, Kaziranga National park and Manas National park.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Moidams of Choraideu remains the only area where the largest concentration of these vaulted-mound burial chamber exist together, demonstrating a grand royal burial landscape unique to the Tai Ahoms.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India.

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