MCQ Chapter 4.3 Kumarbharati English Class 10 Maharashtra Board World Heritage 1. What is a World Heritage Site determined to have by UNESCO?Economic importanceCultural or natural importancePolitical significanceTechnological valueQuestion 1 of 202. Who administers the International World Heritage Programme?United Nations General AssemblyUNESCO World Heritage CommitteeInternational Council on MonumentsWorld Conservation UnionQuestion 2 of 203. What types of areas can World Heritage Sites include?Only cultural monumentsOnly natural landscapesBoth cultural and natural areasOnly urban citiesQuestion 3 of 204. Why is Mount Huangshan in China considered a World Heritage Site?For its modern architectureFor its role in historical Chinese art and literature and physical landscapeFor its economic contributionsFor its religious significanceQuestion 4 of 205. When did the idea of protecting cultural and natural heritage sites gain momentum?Early twentieth century1950s1970s1990sQuestion 5 of 206. What prompted UNESCO to launch an international campaign in 1959?To build the Aswan High DamTo protect the Abu Simbel Temples from floodingTo promote tourism in EgyptTo fund archaeological researchQuestion 6 of 207. How much did the project to save the Abu Simbel Temples cost?US $40 millionUS $80 millionUS $100 millionUS $50 millionQuestion 7 of 208. What organization initiated a draft convention with UNESCO to protect cultural heritage?World Conservation UnionInternational Council on Monuments and SitesUnited Nations General AssemblyWorld Heritage TrustQuestion 8 of 209. What did the 1965 White House Conference in the United States propose?A World Heritage TrustA global tourism agencyAn environmental protection fundA cultural exchange programQuestion 9 of 2010. When was the Convention concerning the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage adopted?1959196519722009Question 10 of 2011. How often does the World Heritage Committee meet?Every two yearsOnce a yearEvery six yearsMonthlyQuestion 11 of 2012. How many State Parties are represented in the World Heritage Committee?15212530Question 12 of 2013. What is the first step for a country to nominate a World Heritage Site?Prepare a Nomination FileTake an inventory for a Tentative ListSubmit to advisory bodiesMeet selection criteriaQuestion 13 of 2014. What happens to a site after it is included in a Nomination File?It is automatically inscribedIt is reviewed by advisory bodiesIt is removed from the Tentative ListIt is funded by UNESCOQuestion 14 of 2015. How many selection criteria must a site meet to become a World Heritage Site?At least oneAt least twoAt least threeAll tenQuestion 15 of 2016. As of 2009, how many World Heritage Sites were there?68989017625Question 16 of 2017. How many of the World Heritage Sites in 2009 were cultural?17668925890Question 17 of 2018. Which country had the highest number of World Heritage Sites as of 2009?IndiaItalyChinaAustraliaQuestion 18 of 2019. How many World Heritage Sites did India have as of 2009?28364425Question 19 of 2020. What is an example of a mixed World Heritage Site?Sydney Opera HouseGrand Canyon National ParkMachu PicchuHistoric Center of ViennaQuestion 20 of 20 Loading...
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