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Sarnath becomes India's 45th World Heritage site

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  1. Question 1Answer D

    On which date was the Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath inscribed on the World Heritage List?

    • 16 November 1972
    • 19 July 2026
    • 27 July 2021
    • Correct answer: 25 July 2026

    Core Trigger: The Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath was inscribed on the World Heritage List on 25 July 2026, India's 45th property.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 327, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer A

    Under which cultural criteria was Sarnath inscribed?

    • Correct answer: Criteria (iii) and (vi)
    • Criteria (i) and (ii)
    • Criteria (iv) and (v)
    • Criteria (vii) and (x)

    Criteria: It was inscribed under cultural criteria (iii) and (vi), for enduring spiritual significance and association with the Buddha's first sermon.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 327, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer B

    Who is the Union Culture Minister named in connection with the Sarnath inscription?

    • Jyotiraditya Scindia
    • Correct answer: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
    • Hardeep Singh Puri
    • Dharmendra Pradhan

    Current Head: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat is Culture Minister; Yogi Adityanath is Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 327, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer D

    Sarnath's Ashokan Lion Capital became India's what?

    • National Flag
    • National Anthem
    • National Seal of Parliament
    • Correct answer: National Emblem

    Symbol: Sarnath's Ashokan Lion Capital, excavated in 1904-06, became India's National Emblem.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 327, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer C

    Sarnath's serial property covers how many hectares?

    • 72.2
    • 550
    • Correct answer: 8.05
    • 10.8

    Data: The serial property covers 8.05 hectares with a 72.2-hectare buffer zone.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 327, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer A

    Which body evaluated Sarnath's nomination in September 2025?

    • Correct answer: ICOMOS
    • IUCN
    • ASI
    • IGNCA

    Stakeholders: ICOMOS evaluated the nomination in September 2025; the property has two components: Chaukhandi Stupa and archaeological remains.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 327, point 6

  7. Question 7Answer B

    Where did the 48th World Heritage Committee session meet in July 2026?

    • Paris
    • Correct answer: Busan
    • New Delhi
    • Bonn

    Venue: The 48th World Heritage Committee session met at Busan, Republic of Korea, 19-29 July 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 327, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer A

    In which year did India accept the World Heritage Convention?

    • Correct answer: 1977
    • 1972
    • 1992
    • 2004

    Founded: The World Heritage Convention was adopted on 16 November 1972; India accepted it in 1977.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 327, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer D

    What did the Buddha's first sermon at Sarnath set out?

    • The Panchsheel principles
    • The Edicts of Dhamma
    • The Vinaya rules
    • Correct answer: The Noble Eightfold Path

    Landmark: At Sarnath the Buddha's first sermon, Dharmachakra Pravartana, set out the Noble Eightfold Path.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 327, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer A

    1. Article 49 protects monuments of national importance. 2. A serial property is a listing with a single component site. Which is/are correct?

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Definition: A serial property is one listing with several separate component sites linked by a theme; a Tentative List is a country's nomination inventory.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 327, point 12

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