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Human & Political Geography
Question No. 286Interactive Test Mode
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Q286. Consider the following sites /monuments : 1. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park 2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Station, Mumbai 3. Mamallapuram 4. Sun Temple (Konark Temple) Which of the above are included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO?

Consider the following sites /monuments :

  1. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
  2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Station, Mumbai
  3. Mamallapuram
  4. Sun Temple (Konark Temple) Which of the above are included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO?
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Correct Answer: Option (D) — 1, 2, 3 and 4

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All four sites are UNESCO World Heritage Sites:

  1. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park (Gujarat) was inscribed in 2004.
  2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus, Mumbai) was inscribed in 2004.
  3. Group of Monuments at Mamallapuram (Tamil Nadu) was inscribed in 1984.
  4. Sun Temple, Konark (Odisha) was inscribed in 1984.
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All four listed sites are renowned cultural and architectural monuments in India that received UNESCO World Heritage status prior to or during 2004–2005.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2005 (Q286)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Human & Political Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2005 Q286

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2005 GS Paper I Question 286 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2005 Geography (Human & Political Geography) question is Option (D): "1, 2, 3 and 4". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2005 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Human & Political Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Human & Political Geography in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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