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In July 2024, the 'Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty' was officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi. Which of the following statements regarding this site is correct?

  1. It is the first cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site from North-East India.Answer
  2. B
    It is the first natural UNESCO World Heritage Site established in the state of Assam.
  3. C
    It represents the royal architectural traditions of the Koch Dynasty of Bengal.
  4. D
    It was declared as India's 50th UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Answer

The correct statement is that it is the first cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site from North-East India.
The Moidams of Charaideo, Assam, represent the 600-year-old mound-burial tradition of the Ahom kings and royalty. In July 2024, it became India's 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site and holds the distinction of being the first cultural World Heritage Site from North-East India.

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1
Identify the event and designation
In July 2024, during the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, 'Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty' (located in Charaideo, Assam) was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Establishing the precise background context of the news item.
2
Evaluate the category and milestone significance
This site became India's 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site. While Kaziranga and Manas were already recognized under the 'Natural' category, Moidams is the very first site from North-East India recognized under the 'Cultural' category.
Verifying the unique category distinction essential for State PSC current affairs.

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India (Places in News 2024)
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