UNESCO World Heritage Sites Overview

The video discusses UNESCO's tentative list of world heritage sites, focusing on six new sites added to India's list. It explains the significance of world heritage sites and the role of the World Heritage Committee. The video also includes a practice question about the committee's responsibilities.

What recent announcement did the Union Minister of Culture and Tourism make regarding India's tentative list?

• India added six new sites to its tentative list.

• India removed six sites from its tentative list.

• India's tentative list was finalized.

• India's tentative list was rejected by UNESCO.

Which of the following is NOT one of the newly added sites to India's tentative list?

• Mumal Megalithic Menhir

• Kanger Valley National Park

• Taj Mahal

• Gupta Temples in North India

What is required for a site to be nominated for UNESCO World Heritage status?

• It must be a mixed site

• It must be on the tentative list

• It must be a natural site

• It must be a cultural site

What is the significance of the tentative list for a country?

• It is a final list of World Heritage Sites

• It is an inventory of properties for future nomination

• It is a list of rejected sites

• It is a list of sites under construction

What is the primary purpose of a World Heritage Site according to UNESCO?

• To promote tourism

• To preserve cultural and natural heritage

• To generate revenue

• To build new infrastructure

How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does India currently have?

• 62

• 35

• 43

• 50

Which treaty embodies the protection of world cultural and natural heritage?

• The Kyoto Protocol

• The Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage

• The Convention on Biological Diversity

• The Paris Agreement

What is the role of the World Heritage Committee?

• To promote international tourism

• To implement the World Heritage Convention

• To organize cultural events

• To fund new heritage sites

How often does the World Heritage Committee meet?

• Once a year

• Twice a year

• Once a month

• Every two years

Which statement about the World Heritage Committee is correct?

• It only deals with cultural sites

• It is responsible for tourism promotion

• It meets twice a year

• It has the final say on site inscription