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Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO:

  1. 1.Shantiniketan
  2. 2.Rani-ki-Vav
  3. 3.Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
  4. 4.Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya. How many of the above properties were included in 2023?
  1. A.Only one
  2. B.Only two
  3. C.Only three
  4. D.All four
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: B. Only two

The World Heritage List additions in 2023 included the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas and Shantiniketan. Rani-ki-Vav was inscribed in 2014, and the Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya was inscribed in 2002. Therefore, two of the listed properties were included in 2023.

Source: UPSC gs1 2024

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