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Which of the following historical sites was officially inscribed as India's 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site under the cultural category during the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi?

  1. Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom DynastyAnswer
  2. B
    Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
  3. C
    Santiniketan
  4. D
    Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple

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Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty is India's 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site under the cultural category.
Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty located in Charaideo, Assam, was officially added to the UNESCO World Heritage List under the cultural category at the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi. It marks the 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site from India and the first cultural site from North-East India to receive this status.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the event and session context
The 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee took place in New Delhi in July 2024.
Establishing the session context clarifies which recent cultural inscription is being referenced.
2
Differentiate between recent Indian UNESCO World Heritage inscriptions
India's 41st site is Santiniketan (2023), 42nd site is the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas (2023), and the 43rd site is the Moidams of Charaideo, Assam (2024).
Chronological order of UNESCO site recognitions helps avoid confusing consecutive annual additions.

Key Concept

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India (Current Affairs)
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