Static Quiz 13 February 2026 (Art & Culture)

Q1.With reference to the Maratha Military Landscapes, consider the following statements:

1. It is a serial nomination of forts.
2. All forts are located in Maharashtra.
3. It is the latest WHS of India.

How many statements are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None

Q1. (B)
Explanation:

1. Serial nomination ✔

• Recognised as a serial cultural property.
• Comprises 12 forts representing Maratha military strategy, hill–sea fort network, and defense architecture.

2. All forts in Maharashtra ✖

• Majority in Maharashtra, but Gingee Fort (Tamil Nadu) included.

3. Latest WHS of India ✔

• Inscribed in 2025.

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Q2.Which of the following are associated with Buddhist heritage?

1. Sanchi
2. Nalanda
3. Mahabodhi Temple
4. Konark Sun Temple

Select the correct answer:
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q2. (A)
Explanation:
Sanchi ✔ — Stupas, monasteries, Mauryan–Gupta period.

Nalanda ✔ — Ancient Buddhist university.

Mahabodhi Temple ✔ — Site of Buddha’s enlightenment.

Konark ✖ — 13th-century Sun Temple; Hindu Kalinga architecture.

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Q3.Which of the following is a transnational World Heritage site?

A. Western Ghats
B. Le Corbusier’s Architectural Work
C. Mountain Railways
D. Sundarbans

Q3. (B)
Explanation:

Why?

• Le Corbusier’s Architectural Work spans 7 countries.
• Indian component: Chandigarh Capitol Complex.

Others

• Western Ghats — multi-state, not multinational.
• Mountain Railways — only India.
• Sundarbans (Indian WHS) — listed separately from Bangladesh site.

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Q4.Which among the following were inscribed in the same year (1983)?

1. Taj Mahal
2. Agra Fort
3. Ajanta Caves
4. Ellora Caves

Select the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. 2 and 4 only

Q4. (C)
Explanation:

Fact Cluster : All inscribed in 1983:

• Taj Mahal
• Agra Fort
• Ajanta Caves
• Ellora Caves

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Q5.Which of the following Natural WHS lie in the Himalayan region?

1. Great Himalayan National Park
2. Nanda Devi
3. Valley of Flowers
4. Kaziranga

Select the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q5. (B)
Explanation:

 Great Himalayan NP ✔ — Western Himalayas (HP).

Nanda Devi ✔ — Central Himalayas (Uttarakhand).

Valley of Flowers ✔ — Alpine Himalayan ecosystem.

Kaziranga ✖ — Brahmaputra floodplains, not Himalayan biome.

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