Q. “It became the first “Mixed Heritage” site of India. It was included in the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB). It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006.” Which one of the following UNESCO World Heritage site is being discussed in the above paragraph?

[A] Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Park (Uttarakhand)

[B] Sundarbans National Park (West Bengal)

[C] Khangchendzonga National Park (Sikkim)

[D] Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (Assam)

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:

Khangchendzonga National Park (Sikkim)

  • The park is also known as Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve.
  • It is a national park and a biosphere reserve located in Sikkim.
  • It became the first “Mixed Heritage” site of India.
  • It was included in the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB).
  • It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006.
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