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Q. Consider the following sites related to Indus Valley Civilization in India:
1.Lothal
2.Kalibangan
3.Rakhigarhi
4.Dholavira
How many of the above sites are designated as World Heritage Sites (WHS) by the UNESCO?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] All four

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Among the sites related to the Harappan (Indus Valley) culture in India, Dholavira is the only site designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the Khadir island of the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, Dholavira was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in July 2021.

Q. Consider the following sites related to Indus Valley Civilization in India: 1.Lothal 2.Kalibangan 3.Rakhigarhi 4.Dholavira How many of the above sites are designated as World Heritage Sites (WHS) by the UNESCO?

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Q. Consider the following sites related to Indus Valley Civilization in India:
1.Lothal
2.Kalibangan
3.Rakhigarhi
4.Dholavira
How many of the above sites are designated as World Heritage Sites (WHS) by the UNESCO?