Which of the following sites are included in the Tentative List of World Heritage Sites released by UNESCO?

I. Khangchendzonga National Park
II. Natural Heritage of Varkala
III. Naga Hill Ophiolite
IV. Natural Heritage of Tirumala Hills
V. Meghalayan Age Caves
VI. Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka

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Which of the following sites are included in the Tentative List of World Heritage Sites released by UNESCO?

I. Khangchendzonga National Park

II. Natural Heritage of Varkala

III. Naga Hill Ophiolite

IV. Natural Heritage of Tirumala Hills

V. Meghalayan Age Caves

VI. Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka

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The correct answer is II, III, IV and V only. Analysis of the SitesTo solve this, it is important to distinguish between sites that are already World Heritage Sites and those recently added to the Tentative List.I. Khangchendzonga National Park: This is incorrect in this context. It is already a confirmed UNESCO World Heritage Site (India’s first "Mixed" site, inscribed in 2016), so it is no longer on the "Tentative" list.II. Natural Heritage of Varkala: This is correct. Known for its unique sedimentary Geo-heritage cliff, it was recently added to the tentative list.III. Naga Hill Ophiolite: This is correct. This site in Nagaland represents a slice of ancient oceanic crust and upper mantle thrust onto the continental crust.IV. Natural Heritage of Tirumala Hills: This is correct. It includes the famous Silathoranam (natural stone arch), which is a significant geological marvel.V. Meghalayan Age Caves: This is correct. Caves like Krem Liat Prah and others in Meghalaya are significant for their stalactite and stalagmite formations that define a specific geological age.VI. Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka: This is incorrect in this context. Like Khangchendzonga, these were inscribed as a World Heritage Site back in 2003.

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II, III, IV and VI only

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I, IV, V and VI only

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All of the above

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