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PYQs on Heritage Conservation, UNESCO and Cultural Institutions

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Prelims 2026

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History & CultureArt & CultureHeritage Conservation, UNESCO and Cultural InstitutionsMedium (editorial estimate)
Question details
Type:
Statement based
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Heritage Conservation, UNESCO and Cultural Institutions · Architecture, Temples and Built Heritage
Related topics:
Architecture, Temples and Built Heritage

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2026 · Q37

Prelims 2026, question 37: Heritage Conservation, UNESCO and Cultural Institutions

Which one of the following statements with regard to the Moidams, built by the Tai-Ahom kingdom and inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is/are correct ? 1. They acted as army fortresses. 2. They were recreation centres of the Royals and Nobles. 3. They were burial grounds of the Royals and Nobles. 4. They were battle drill centres of the Royals and Nobles. Select the answer using the code given below :

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Prelims 2024

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History & CultureArt & CultureHeritage Conservation, UNESCO and Cultural InstitutionsMedium (editorial estimate)
Question details
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
UNESCO · Intangible cultural heritage · Heritage inscription
Current-affairs connection:
Garba UNESCO intangible-heritage inscription (2023). Source

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2024 · Q60

Prelims 2024, question 60: Heritage Conservation, UNESCO and Cultural Institutions

Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO ?

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History & CultureArt & CultureHeritage Conservation, UNESCO and Cultural InstitutionsMedium (editorial estimate)
Question details
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Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
UNESCO World Heritage · Santiniketan · Hoysalas · 2023 inscriptions
Current-affairs connection:
UNESCO World Heritage inscriptions (2023). Source

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2024 · Q65

Prelims 2024, question 65: Heritage Conservation, UNESCO and Cultural Institutions

Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO: 1. Shantiniketan 2. Rani-ki-Vav 3. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas 4. Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya How many of the above properties were included in 2023?

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