Which Indian city has been included in United Nations Educational, Sci...
Answer – 2. Chennai
Explanation
Chennai has been included in United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO’s) Creative Cities Network for its rich musical tradition. Chennai is the third Indian city to be included in UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network. Jaipur and Varanasi have already featured in the network for their contributions to music and folk arts.
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Which Indian city has been included in United Nations Educational, Sci...
As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, a total of 38 Indian cities have been included in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage List. These cities are:
1. Agra
2. Ahmedabad
3. Ajanta Caves
4. Bishnupur
5. Bodh Gaya
6. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
7. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)
8. Chola Temples (Brihadeeswarar Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Airavatesvara Temple)
9. Churches and Convents of Goa
10. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
11. Elephanta Caves
12. Ellora Caves
13. Fatehpur Sikri
14. Great Living Chola Temples (Brihadeeswarar Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Airavatesvara Temple)
15. Group of Monuments at Hampi
16. Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
17. Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
18. Hill Forts of Rajasthan (Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Ranthambore, Amber Sub-Cluster, Gagron Fort, Jaisalmer, and six other forts)
19. Humayun's Tomb, Delhi
20. Jaipur City, Rajasthan
21. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
22. Kaziranga National Park
23. Keoladeo National Park
24. Khajuraho Group of Monuments
25. Mahabodhi Temple Complex, Bodh Gaya
26. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
27. Mountain Railways of India (Darjeeling, Nilgiri, Kalka-Shimla)
28. Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks
29. Qutub Minar and its Monuments, Delhi
30. Rani-ki-Vav (The Queen's Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat
31. Red Fort Complex, Delhi
32. Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
33. Sundarbans National Park
34. Taj Mahal, Agra
35. The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier (Chandigarh)
36. Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
37. Western Ghats (includes Agasthyamalai Sub-Cluster, Nilgiri Sub-Cluster, Talakaveri Sub-Cluster, and four other sub-clusters)
38. Nalanda Mahavihara (Nalanda University) in Bihar (added in 2016)
Please note that this information may change in the future as new sites are added or removed from the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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