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Consider the following statements:
A. Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
B. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
C. Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya is yet to be declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. A and B only
  2. B and C only
  3. A and C only
  4. A, B, and C

Correct Answer: 1. A and B only

Explanation:

  1. Statement A: Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    • Correct: Moidams in Assam, associated with the Ahom Dynasty, are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the tentative list.

  2. Statement B: Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    • Correct: The Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas, particularly the temples at Belur, Halebidu, and Somnathpura, were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023.

  3. Statement C: Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya is yet to be declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    • Incorrect: The Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya has already been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002.

Final Answer:

A and B only are correct.

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Sources for Verification:

  1. Moidams – Mound Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty:
    Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Tentative List):

  2. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas:
    Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023.

  3. Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya:
    Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002.

These sources provide accurate and official details about the mentioned sites.

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