Test: Famous Sites - World - UPSC MCQ

The Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Agra, India. It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Petra is an archaeological site in Jordan, famous for its rose-red rock-cut structures and tombs. It was the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom.

Machu Picchu is situated in the Andes Mountains of Peru. It is an ancient archaeological site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Great Pyramid of Giza is located in Egypt. It was built during the reign of Pharaoh Khufu and is a significant historical landmark.

Christ the Redeemer is an iconic statue of Jesus Christ located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on top of the Corcovado Mountain.

Rome is the capital city of Italy and was once the center of the powerful Roman Empire.

The Forbidden City is an imperial palace complex in Beijing, China, and served as the home of emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

The Sydney Opera House is an architectural masterpiece located in Sydney, Australia, and is famous for its unique design.

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, and is believed to have been constructed between 3000 BC and 2000 BC.

Athens is the capital city of Greece and is renowned for its significant contributions to art, philosophy, and democracy.

Angkor Wat is a magnificent temple complex in Siem Reap, Cambodia, built during the Khmer Empire.

Kyoto is a city in Japan that served as the imperial capital for centuries and is famous for its rich cultural heritage.

The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Spain, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Istanbul is a transcontinental city, with its historical core in Europe and part of its territory in Asia. It was formerly known as Byzantium and Constantinople.

The Acropolis of Athens is dedicated to the goddess Athena, who was considered the patron deity of the city.

 Chichen Itza is an ancient Mayan city located in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Petra was a prominent city along the Incense Route, an ancient trade network that facilitated the transport of valuable goods.

The Sagrada Familia is a renowned basilica in Barcelona, Spain, and is famous for its unique architectural style.

Easter Island is a remote island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean and is a special territory of Chile.

The Neuschwanstein Castle is a fairy-tale-like castle in Bavaria, Germany, and is a popular tourist attraction.