GA Questions on India’s Latest UNESCO World Heritage Sites

India recently celebrated a proud moment as the Maratha Military Landscapes were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2025. This new entry includes 12 historic forts built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, known for their smart design and strong defense. With this addition, India now has 44 World Heritage Sites, showing the country’s rich history and global recognition in culture and heritage.

India’s 44th World Heritage Site

In 2025, at the 47th World Heritage Committee (WHC) session, UNESCO added the Maratha Military Landscapes of India to its World Heritage List.

GA Questions on Latest World Heritage Sites in India

Here are some important General Awareness (GA) questions on the latest World Heritage Sites in India. These questions will help you learn about India’s newest UNESCO-recognized sites, like the Maratha Military Landscapes and prepare better for competitive exams and quizes.

Q1. Which World Heritage Committee (WHC) session recognized the Maratha Military Landscapes as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

(a) 45th

(b) 46th

(c) 47th

(d) 44th

S1. Ans. (c)

Q2. How many forts are included in the Maratha Military Landscapes?

(a) 10

(b) 12

(c) 14

(d) 16

S2. Ans. (b)

Q3. Which of the following forts is NOT a part of the Maratha Military Landscapes?

(a) Raigad

(b) Gwalior

(c) Rajgad

(d) Gingee

S3. Ans. (b)

Q4. Which state has the majority of the forts included in this UNESCO recognition?

(a) Karnataka

(b) Tamil Nadu

(c) Maharashtra

(d) Andhra Pradesh

S4. Ans. (c)

Q5. Which fort from Tamil Nadu is included in the Maratha Military Landscapes?

(a) Vellore Fort

(b) Fort St. George

(c) Rameshwaram Fort

(d) Gingee Fort

S5. Ans. (d)

Q6. Which fort was the capital of the Maratha Empire under Shivaji Maharaj?

(a) Panhala

(b) Raigad

(c) Lohgad

(d) Salher

S6. Ans. (b)

Q7. What was Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s vision called?

(a) Hindavi Swarajya

(b) Swarajya

(c) Dharma Yudh

(d) Rajya Sabha

S7. Ans. (a)

Q8. India now ranks ______ globally in the number of World Heritage Sites.

(a) 6th

(b) 7th

(c) 8th

(d) 9th

S8. Ans. (a)

Q9. How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in India after the inclusion of the Maratha Military Landscapes?

(a) 43

(b) 44

(c) 45

(d) 46

S9. Ans. (b)

Q10. The Maratha forts are recognized under which UNESCO criteria?

(a) (ii) and (iv)

(b) (i) and (v)

(c) (iv) and (vi)

(d) (iii) and (v)

S10. Ans. (c)