5 Questions
Which organization designates World Heritage Sites?
UNESCO
What types of heritage are eligible for inclusion on the World Heritage List?
Both cultural and natural heritage
When did India accept the UNESCO World Heritage Convention?
1977
How many World Heritage Sites are there in India?
42
What is the Khangch?
A cultural heritage site in India
Study Notes
World Heritage Sites
- The organization that designates World Heritage Sites is UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization).
Types of Heritage
- Cultural heritage, natural heritage, and mixed heritage (both cultural and natural) are eligible for inclusion on the World Heritage List.
India and the World Heritage Convention
- India accepted the UNESCO World Heritage Convention in 1977.
World Heritage Sites in India
- There are 38 World Heritage Sites in India.
Khangchendzonga National Park
- The Khangchendzonga National Park, also known as the Khangch, is a World Heritage Site in India.
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