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Subject: General Studies (Paper 1) Environment & Ecology Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission Last updated May 9, 2026
JKPSC Prelims 2024 General Studies (Paper 1)

Which of the following are UNESCO’s natural world heritage sites in India?

i. Kaziranga National Park
ii. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
iii. Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary
iv. Western Ghats

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Correct Answer: Option B — i, ii and iv
While all the locations listed are ecologically significant, the Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary is currently on UNESCO’s "Tentative List" but has not yet been granted official World Heritage status. Breakdown of the Sites 
i. Kaziranga National Park (Assam): Inscribed in 1985. It is famous for hosting two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceroses
 ii. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (Assam): Also inscribed in 1985. It is known for its rare and endangered endemic wildlife, such as the Assam roofed turtle and the pygmy hog. 
iv. Western Ghats: Inscribed in 2012. This is a "biodiversity hotspot" consisting of a chain of mountains running parallel to India’s western coast, spanning across six states.  Comparison Table Site Category Status Kaziranga National Park Natural World Heritage Site Manas Wildlife Sanctuary Natural World Heritage Site Western Ghats Natural World Heritage Site Rann of Kutch Natural Tentative List  Note: India currently has 7 Natural World Heritage sites. The others not mentioned in your list are the Great Himalayan National Park, Keoladeo National Park, Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks, and the Sundarbans National Park.
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