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With reference to World Heritage Site, consider the following statements

World Heritage Sites are designated by UNESCO.
Khangchendzonga National Park is India's first and the only “Mixed World Heritage Site.

Select the correct statement.

1 only

2 only

Both

None

A World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by UNESCO for its special cultural or physical significance.

The list of World Heritage Sites is maintained by the international 'World Heritage Programme', administered by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
This is embodied in an international treaty called the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, adopted by UNESCO in 1972.
India is home to a total of 3691 monuments and sites. Of these 40 are designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Including places like the Taj Mahal, Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves. World Heritage Sites also include natural sites like the Kaziranga National Park in Assam.
Harappan city of Dholavira in Gujarat as India’s 40th world heritage site.
Ramappa Temple (Telangana) was India's 39th World Heritage Site.
Khangchendzonga National Park, Sikkim has been inscribed as India's first and the only “Mixed World Heritage Site".

Hence both statements are correct.

By: Shubham Tiwari