Question

Match the following UNESCO World heritage sites in Group-I with their relevant historic significance in Group-II.

 

• A. P–1, Q–2, R–4, S–5
• B. P–5, Q–1, R–3, S–4
• C. P–3, Q–1, R–4, S–5
• D. P–3, Q–5, R–2, S–4

Hint:

When studying UNESCO World Heritage sites, pay attention to the specific time periods and architectural styles that define each site.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Let's match each UNESCO World Heritage site with its corresponding historical significance:

Step 1: Walled City of Jaipur is a planned city conceived in a single phase in the 18th Century. It features a grid-iron pattern inspired by the prastara plan of vāstushāstra. Hence, P–3.

Step 2: Fatehpur Sikri is a city from the Mughal era, built towards the end of the 16th Century, and is known for its architectural ensembles. Hence, Q–1.

Step 3: Group of Monuments at Hampi includes the remnants of the capital city of the Vijayanagara Empire, which flourished during the 14th-16th centuries. Hence, R–4.

Step 4: Dholavira, Harappan city is a proto-historic bronze age urban settlement and one of the major sites of the Indus Valley Civilization. Hence, S–5.

Thus, the correct match is (C) P–3, Q–1, R–4, S–5.