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Inter-department Quiz Competition on World Heritage Day

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

World Heritage Day is celebrated annually on which date?

a)

April 7

b)

June 5

c)

April 18

d)

May 18

2.

Which organisation designates World Heritage Sites?

a)

WHO

b)

UNESCO

c)

UNICEF

d)

WWF

3.

Which famous painting is depicted in this image?

a)

Bani Thani

b)

Kajali

c)

Phad

d)

Madhubani

4.

This vibrant folk dance, originating from the state of Rajasthan in India, is characterized by its fluid, serpentine movements and traditional music played on instruments like the 'been' (pungi). Which dance form is it?

a)

Bhawai

b)

Ghoomar

c)

Terah Taali

d)

Kalbelia

5.

Which of the following is considered the oldest language in the history of India?

a)

Sanskrit

b)

Tamil

c)

Telugu

d)

Hindi

6.

The Churches and Convent of Goa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India, are significant for reflecting the influence of which European colonial power?

a)

British

b)

French

c)

Portuguese

d)

Dutch

7.

The "Mountain Railways of India" UNESCO World Heritage Site comprises how many distinct railway lines?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

8.

The Hill Forts of Rajasthan UNESCO World Heritage Site comprises how many distinct forts?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

9.

Ustad Ahmad Lahori is widely believed to be one of the principal architects of which iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site?

a)

Humayun's Tomb

b)

Agra Fort

c)

Taj Mahal

d)

Qutub Minar

10.

Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Odisha, is famously known by Black Pagoda, name given by European sailors due to its dark appearance?

a)

Lingaraj Temple

b)

Sun Temple

c)

Jagannath Temple

d)

Meenakshi Temple

11.

The rock shelters of Bhimbetka, known for its prehistoric paintings is located in which Indian state?

a)

Maharashtra

b)

Kerala

c)

Madhya Pradesh

d)

Uttar Pradesh

12.

Sunderban National Park - an example of a natural UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in which state of India?

a)

Madhya Pradesh

b)

Uttar Pradesh

c)

West Bengal

d)

Jharkhand

13.

The "Sattriya" dance form is traditionally associated with which Indian state?

a)

Sikkim

b)

Manipur

c)

Mizoram

d)

Assam

14.

Under which tree did Mahavira attain Kaivalya?

a)

Sal

b)

Peepal

c)

Neem

d)

Aam

15.

The Jaisalmer Fort, part of the Hill Forts of Rajasthan, is also known as

a)

Pink City

b)

Golden Fort

c)

Blue City

d)

White City

16.

Who is recognized as the founder of Buddhism?

a)

Siddhartha Gautam

b)

Mahavira

c)

Patanjali

d)

Gautam Rishi

17.

Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in India is known for its intricate rock-cut architecture and is located in the state of Maharashtra?

a)

Khajuraho Temples

b)

Ellora Caves

c)

Sun Temple

d)

Ajanta Caves

18.

The Great Himalayan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which Indian state?

a)

Sikkim

b)

Himachal Pradesh

c)

Uttarakhand

d)

Jammu and Kashmir

19.

Which ancient city, known for its well-preserved ruins, is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh?

a)

Ajanta

b)

Hampi

c)

Khajuraho

d)

Sanchi

20.

Which Indian state is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Western Ghats?

a)

Tamil Nadu

b)

Maharashtra

c)

Kerala

d)

Karnataka

21.

Which ancient Indian text is considered one of the oldest surviving texts in the world and is recognized as a UNESCO Memory of the World Register?

a)

Ramayana

b)

Vedas

c)

Mahabharata

d)

Upanishads

22.

Can you identify this architectural structure?

a)

Chaar Minar

b)

Humayun's Tomb

c)

Moti Masjid

d)

Red fort

23.

The Rani ki Vav, a stepwell recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which Indian state?

a)

Maharashtra

b)

Rajasthan

c)

Madhya Pradesh

d)

Gujarat

24.

Which Indian city is known for the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Qutub Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world?

a)

Agra

b)

Kolkata

c)

Delhi

d)

Mumbai

25.

Which ancient Indian text is known for its teachings on governance and is attributed to Chanakya?

a)

Arthashastra

b)

Vedas

c)

Mahabharata

d)

Upanishads

26.

The Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is famous for which endangered species?

a)

Asiatic Lion

b)

Snow Leopard

c)

Bengal Tiger

d)

Indian Rhino

27.

What type of embroidery is depicted in this image?

a)

Gotta Patti

b)

Rabari

c)

Chikankari

d)

Kashida

28.

What is the total number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in India?

a)

42

b)

43

c)

40

d)

45

29.
  • Where is the headquarters of UNESCO located?

a)

Madrid

b)

Paris

c)

New York

d)

Geneva

30.

What is the primary purpose of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention?

a)

To protect cultural and natural heritage

b)

To establish international trade agreements

c)

To promote tourism

d)

To fund archaeological excavations

31.

Which Indian monument is known as the "Symbol of Love."

a)

Hawa Mahal

b)

Taj Mahal

c)

Gateway of India

d)

Red Fort

32.

Which Indian festival is celebrated to mark the victory of light over darkness and is known as the Festival of Lights?

a)

Holi

b)

Diwali

c)

Eid

d)

Navratri

33.

Which ancient Indian text is known for its philosophical teachings and is considered a part of the Upanishads?

a)

Ramayana

b)

Mahabharata

c)

Vedas

d)

Bhagavad Gita

34.

Identify the dance form depicted in this image.

a)

Kathak

b)

Manipuri

c)

Odissi

d)

Mohiniyattam

35.

The Pran Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony of the Ram Lalla idol in the Ram Mandir took place on which date?

a)

January 22, 2023

b)

December 6, 2023

c)

January 22, 2024

d)

February 24, 2024