Which of the following National Parks of India are declared as World H

Which of the following National Parks of India are declared as World Heritage by UNESCO?

  • 1. Keoladeo National Park
  • 2. Sundarbans National Park
  • 3. Kaziranga National Park
  • 4. Ranthambore National Park

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3 only
3 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-1 – 2018
The correct answer is B) 1, 2 and 3 only.
Among the listed National Parks, Keoladeo National Park (formerly Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Rajasthan), Sundarbans National Park (West Bengal), and Kaziranga National Park (Assam) are designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites for their outstanding universal value. Ranthambore National Park (Rajasthan) is a famous wildlife reserve, particularly known for its tiger population, but it is not inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list as a natural site.
Keoladeo National Park was inscribed as a WHS in 1985 for its importance as a wintering ground for migratory birds. Kaziranga National Park was inscribed in 1985 for its importance as a habitat for the world’s largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses. Sundarbans National Park was inscribed in 1987, recognized for its unique mangrove ecosystem and rich biodiversity, including the Bengal tiger.
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