This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > General Knowledge > Indian Culture > Festivals > World Heritage Day – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books World Heritage Day Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the theme of World Heritage Day 2022? A) Heritage for Generations. B) Heritage and Climate. C) The Value of Heritage. D) Complex Pasts:Diverse Futures. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Heritage and Climate. 2. Which one of the following manuscript is included in the UNESCO's Memory of World Register? A) Rig Veda. B) Ramayana. C) Mahabharata. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rig Veda. 3. The concept of World Heritage Day was adopted on A) 17th April, 1938. B) 18th April, 1938. C) 18th April, 1983. D) 8th April, 1983. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 18th April, 1983. 4. UNESCO World Heritage Convention which was established in ..... A) A. 1974. B) B. 1972. C) C. 1973. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. 1972. 5. In which country the Palace of Versailles located? A) Belgium. B) Andorra. C) Switzerland. D) France. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) France. 6. WHEN DID 22ND GENERAL CONFERENCE OF UNESCO TAKE PLACE? A) 1983. B) 1985. C) 1982. D) 1984. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1983. 7. The world's largest amphitheater is located in A) Italy. B) Australia. C) UAE. D) USA. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Italy. 8. World Heritage Day is celebrated on A) 16th August. B) 24th July. C) 18th April. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 18th April. 9. Which ancient Indian text is known for its philosophical teachings and is considered a part of the Upanishads? A) Vedas. B) Ramayana. C) Mahabharata. D) Bhagavad Gita. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bhagavad Gita. 10. Number of heritage sites of India. A) 36. B) 35. C) 38. D) 39. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 38. 11. WHEN DID INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON MONUMENTS AND SITES SUGGEST THAT APRIL 18 SHOULD BE CELEBRATED AS HERITAGE DAY? A) 1982. B) 1988. C) 1985. D) 1981. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1982. 12. THEME FOR WORLD HERITAGE DAY 2021 IS ..... A) COMPLICATED PASTS-DEVELOPED FUTURE. B) COMPLEX PASTS-DEVELOPED FUTURE. C) COMPLICATED PASTS-DIVERSE FUTURE. D) COMPLEX PASTS-DIVERSE FUTURES. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) COMPLEX PASTS-DIVERSE FUTURES. 13. Who is the lyricist of the song Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna Aaj Hamare Dil Mein Hain? A) Ram Prasad Bismil. B) Bhimsen Joshi. C) Shankar Mahadev. D) None Of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ram Prasad Bismil. 14. When is World Heritage Day celebrated? A) May 18. B) July 18. C) April 18. D) June 18. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) May 18. 15. Which Indian monument is known as the "Symbol of Love." A) Gateway of India. B) Eve is Expensive. C) Red Fort. D) Taj Mahal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Taj Mahal. 16. The Jaisalmer Fort, part of the Hill Forts of Rajasthan, is also known as A) Blue City. B) Pink City. C) White City. D) Golden Fort. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Golden Fort. 17. This temple has no idols in it A) Birla Mandir. B) Lotus Temple. C) Akshardham. D) Hanuman Temple. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Lotus Temple. 18. How many World Heritage Sites does India have? A) A. 45. B) B. 32. C) C. 40. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C. 40. 19. World Heritage Day is celebrated annually on which date? A) April 18. B) April 7. C) May 18. D) June 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) April 18. 20. Which date is celebrated as World Heritage Day? A) 17th April. B) 18th April. C) 16th April. D) 19th April. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 18th April. 21. Bodh Gaya a famous Buddhist Centre is in? A) Uttar Pradesh. B) Gujarat. C) Bihar. D) Rajasthan. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bihar. 22. Name the heritage site consist of the finest masterpieces of 31 rock cut Buddhist cave monuments, paintings and sculpture? A) Ellora. B) Khajuraho. C) Hampi. D) Ajanta. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ajanta. 23. What is the name of the popular sport practiced in the UAE? A) Camel racing. B) Saluki racing. C) Horse racing. D) Dhow race. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Camel racing. 24. Which is the biggest monument in the world? A) Burj Khalifa. B) Eve is Expensive. C) Statue of Unity. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Statue of Unity. 25. Which organization decides the world heritage list? A) UNICEF. B) IMF. C) FIFA. D) UNESCO. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) UNESCO. 26. Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the Northern part of ..... A) A. Tamil Nadu. B) B. Kerala. C) S.Karnataka. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) S.Karnataka. 27. Who am I '' I'm the massive wall which can be seen through space also" A) Terracotta Army. B) Pyramids of Giza. C) Roman Colosseum. D) Great wall of China. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Great wall of China. 28. Which Indian city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage City in 2017? A) Ahmedabad. B) Delhi. C) Mumbai. D) Jaipur. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ahmedabad. 29. The rock shelters of Bhimbetka, known for its prehistoric paintings is located in which Indian state? A) Kerala. B) Uttar Pradesh. C) Maharashtra. D) Madhya Pradesh. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Madhya Pradesh. 30. Which continent has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites? A) Asia. B) Africa. C) Europe. D) Antarctic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Europe. 31. To safeguard the sanctity of which Indian heritage brand came under the the enactment of Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection Act, 1999) in2003 and this became first Indian product to receive a GI tag 2004-05 through the Indian Patent Office? A) Darjeeling Tea. B) Assam Tea. C) Munar Tea. D) Your father. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Darjeeling Tea. 32. The famous monument Taj Mahal, is in A) Karnataka. B) Delhi. C) Punjab. D) Agra. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Agra. 33. Which is famously known as "The White Marble Mughal Architecture" A) Taj Mahal. B) Ajanta. C) Khajuraho. D) Hampi. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Taj Mahal. 34. Which of the following is oldest stone structure in India? A) Qutab Minar. B) Taj Mahal. C) Sanchi. D) Red Fort. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sanchi. 35. Machu Pichu is made up of more than ..... Buildings. A) 150. B) 45. C) 135. D) 95. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 150. 36. Mountain Railways of India is one of teh Group of Heritage Sites include(s): A) Darjeeling Himalayn Railways. B) The Nilgiris Mountain Railways. C) The Kalka Shimla Railway. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these. 37. One of the largest makers of cycles in the world Hero Cycles began their journey from which town? A) Mumbai. B) Amritsar. C) Hyderabad. D) Ludhiana. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ludhiana. 38. The "Mountain Railways of India" UNESCO World Heritage Site comprises how many distinct railway lines? A) 2. B) 3. C) 4. D) 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 3. 39. Which heritage site depict the fine Dravidian style of art and Architecture? A) Akshardham. B) Khajuraho. C) Hampi. D) Ajanta. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hampi. 40. Bodh Gaya, India Gate, Ellora Caves are the Heritage Sites of ..... A) Delhi. B) India. C) World. D) Mumbai. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) India. 41. World heritage sites are determined by A) UNESCO. B) Each respective country. C) United Nations. D) United States of America. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) UNESCO. 42. ICOMOS stands for ..... A) The International Council on Monuments and Sites. B) The International Council of Money and Society. C) The International Council on Moon and Star. D) The International Council on Military Occupational Specialty. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The International Council on Monuments and Sites. 43. The Heritage City Old Ahmedabad is located on which river? A) Subarnarekha. B) Wardha. C) Sarayu. D) Sabarmati. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sabarmati. 44. Sanchi Stupa is in which State? A) Madhya Pradesh. B) Odisha. C) Bihar. D) Gujarat. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Madhya Pradesh. 45. In whose memory did ShahJahan built Taj Mahal A) In memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. B) In memory of his mother. C) In memory of his friend. D) In memory of his father. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. 46. Name the place recognised as the City of Popes. A) Denmark. B) London. C) Venice. D) Rome. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Rome. 47. Which of the following is an important center of Kalamkari in Andhra Pradesh? A) Nagarjunikonda. B) Kanchipuram. C) Thanjavur. D) Srikalahasti. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Srikalahasti. 48. In which state Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary is located? A) M.P. B) Tamil nadu. C) Assam. D) Nagaland. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Assam. 49. From which year World Heritage Day Celebrations is started? A) 1986. B) 1984. C) 1982. D) 1980. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1982. 50. Which of the following is known as the 'City of Lakes'? A) Udaipur. B) Varanasi. C) Jaipur. D) Agra. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Udaipur. 51. Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Odisha, is famously known by Black Pagoda, name given by European sailors due to its dark appearance? A) Jagannath Temple. B) Lingaraj Temple. C) Meenakshi Temple. D) Sun Temple. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sun Temple. 52. The Rani ki Vav, a stepwell recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which Indian state? A) Maharashtra. B) Madhya Pradesh. C) Rajasthan. D) Gujarat. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Gujarat. 53. Which Indian state is famous for the production of Patola? A) Bihar. B) On your fingers. C) Gujarat. D) Rajasthan. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Gujarat. 54. What is the primary purpose of World Heritage Day? A) To build new heritage sites. B) To celebrate cultural diversity. C) To promote tourism. D) To increase global awareness of heritage preservation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To increase global awareness of heritage preservation. 55. Gondolas are found in A) Vietnam. B) Portugal. C) Venice. D) China. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Venice. 56. Which of the following city has became first Indian city to get UNESCO's world heritage city tag? A) Jaipur. B) Allahabad. C) Gandhi Nagar. D) Ahmedabad. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ahmedabad. 57. How many World Heritage Sites are there worldwide as of 2024? A) 1, 500. B) 1, 121. C) 1, 300. D) 1, 000. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 1, 121. 58. Which of the following is the style of painting in Bihar? A) Pattachitra. B) Madhubani painting. C) Mural painting. D) Miniature painting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Madhubani painting. 59. On the basis of which Calendar The New Year's Day is observed on 1st January every year? A) The Gregorian Calendar. B) The Solar Calendar. C) The Hebrew Calendar. D) The Hijri Calendar. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The Gregorian Calendar. 60. 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) French. B) British. C) Dutch. D) Portuguese. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Portuguese. Next →Related QuizzesIndian Culture QuizzesGeneral Knowledge QuizzesWorld Heritage Day Quiz 2World Heritage Day Quiz 3Air Force Day QuizAmbedkar Jayanti QuizApril Fools Day QuizArmy Day QuizBaisakhi QuizBakrid Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books