#801

Which country’s 'Beijing Central Axis' was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2024?

(a) Japan

(b) China

(c) South Korea

(d) Vietnam

Explanation: The Beijing Central Axis, a building ensemble exhibiting the ideal order of the Chinese capital, was inscribed by China.

#802

Which Senegalese national park was removed from the List of World Heritage in Danger in 2024 following successful conservation efforts?

(a) Niokolo-Koba National Park

(b) Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary

(c) Saloum Delta

(d) Bassari Country

Explanation: Niokolo-Koba National Park was removed from the danger list after years of efforts to improve its conservation status.

#803

The 'Moidams' – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty – was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2024. It is located in which country?

(a) Bangladesh

(b) Nepal

(c) India

(d) Thailand

Explanation: The Moidams are located in the Assam region of India and represent the burial traditions of the Ahom Dynasty.

#804

Which famous Roman road was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2024?

(a) Via Aurelia

(b) Via Appia (Appian Way)

(c) Via Flaminia

(d) Via Egnatia

Explanation: The 'Via Appia. Regina Viarum' was inscribed for its historical significance as one of the earliest and most strategic Roman roads.

#805

Which Japanese site, associated with the history of mining, was added to the World Heritage List in 2024?

(a) Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine

(b) Sado Island Gold Mines

(c) Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution

(d) Ashio Copper Mine

Explanation: The Sado Island Gold Mines were inscribed in 2024, recognized for their complex mining heritage.

#806

Which site in Jordan, known as a rural settlement showing the transition from Byzantine to Islamic rule, was added in 2024?

(a) Umm Al-Jimāl

(b) Petra

(c) Jerash

(d) Quseir Amra

Explanation: Umm Al-Jimāl was inscribed for its well-preserved basalt architecture and water management systems.

#807

The 'Badain Jaran Desert', known for its unique lakes and sand dunes, was a new natural addition in 2024. Which country is it in?

(a) Mongolia

(b) China

(c) Namibia

(d) Chile

Explanation: The Badain Jaran Desert – Towers of Sand and Lakes is a natural World Heritage site located in China.

#808

Which South American national park, famous for its white sand dunes and rainwater lagoons, was inscribed in 2024?

(a) Iguazu National Park

(b) Torres del Paine

(c) Lençóis Maranhenses National Park

(d) Canaima National Park

Explanation: Brazil's Lençóis Maranhenses National Park was inscribed for its exceptional natural beauty and geological processes.

#809

Which site in South Africa was added in 2024 for its significance in understanding human origins?

(a) Cradle of Humankind

(b) The Emergence of Modern Human Behaviour: The Pleistocene Occupation Sites

(c) Robben Island

(d) Vredefort Dome

Explanation: The site titled 'The Emergence of Modern Human Behaviour: The Pleistocene Occupation Sites of South Africa' was newly inscribed.

#810

The 'Royal Court of Tiébélé', an earthen architectural complex added in 2024, is located in:

(a) Mali

(b) Burkina Faso

(c) Ghana

(d) Niger

Explanation: The Royal Court of Tiébélé is a cultural site located in Burkina Faso, known for its decorated earthen architecture.

#811

Which German site, involving the residence of the Dukes of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, was inscribed in 2024?

(a) Speicherstadt

(b) Schwerin Residence Ensemble

(c) Sanssouci

(d) Wartburg Castle

Explanation: The 'Schwerin Residence Ensemble', dating mostly from the 19th century, was inscribed for its architectural and landscape value.

#812

Which site in Romania, created by a famous sculptor, was added to the list in 2024?

(a) Wooden Churches of Maramureș

(b) Brâncuși Monumental Ensemble of Târgu Jiu

(c) Dacian Fortresses

(d) Historic Centre of Sighișoara

Explanation: The sculptural ensemble created by Constantin Brâncuși at Târgu Jiu was inscribed as a tribute to WWI heroes.

#813

The 'Flow Country', a vast peatland ecosystem added in 2024, is located in which nation?

(a) Ireland

(b) Norway

(c) United Kingdom

(d) Canada

Explanation: The Flow Country is located in the north of Scotland (UK) and is considered the most outstanding example of a blanket bog.

#814

Which site in Kenya was inscribed in 2024 as the 'Historic Town and Archaeological Site of Gedi'?

(a) Lamu Old Town

(b) Gedi

(c) Mombasa

(d) Kilwa

Explanation: The Historic Town and Archaeological Site of Gedi was added to the list, representing a Swahili trading city.

#815

The 'Maratha Military Landscapes', inscribed in the 2024/2025 cycle, are a network of forts in which country?

(a) Pakistan

(b) India

(c) Sri Lanka

(d) Nepal

Explanation: These military landscapes, comprising hill forts and coastal forts, are located in India.

#816

Which site in Iran, representing the capital of the Medes, was inscribed in 2024?

(a) Persepolis

(b) Hegmataneh

(c) Pasargadae

(d) Susa

Explanation: Hegmataneh (Ecbatana) provides important evidence of the Medes civilization and was inscribed in 2024.

#817

The 'Vjetrenica Cave' was a natural site added in 2024. Which country is it located in?

(a) Croatia

(b) Slovenia

(c) Bosnia and Herzegovina

(d) Montenegro

Explanation: Vjetrenica Cave is a biodiversity hotspot for cave-dwelling species located in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

#818

Which remote French archipelago in the Pacific was inscribed as a mixed site in 2024?

(a) New Caledonia

(b) Te Henua Enata – The Marquesas Islands

(c) Tahiti

(d) Bora Bora

Explanation: Te Henua Enata – The Marquesas Islands was inscribed as a mixed site for its cultural and natural significance.

#819

Which Thai site, known for its Dvaravati-era stones, was added to the list in 2024?

(a) Ayutthaya

(b) Phu Phrabat

(c) Sukhothai

(d) Ban Chiang

Explanation: Phu Phrabat, a testimony to the Sīma stone tradition of the Dvaravati period, was inscribed in 2024.

#820

The 'Melka Kunture and Balchit' archaeological site, added in 2024, is located in:

(a) Kenya

(b) Ethiopia

(c) Tanzania

(d) South Africa

Explanation: Melka Kunture and Balchit is a prehistoric site cluster located in the Upper Awash Valley of Ethiopia.

September 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions