SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 42

SSC CGL - 5th March 2020 Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q42

The excavated remains of ______ found near Patna in Bihar was inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in July 2016.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Nalanda Mahavihara.

The excavated remains of the ancient city of Nalanda, located near Patna in Bihar, India, were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2016. Nalanda was a renowned center of learning and a Buddhist monastic university dating back to the 3rd century BCE. It played a pivotal role in the development of Buddhism and attracted scholars from across Asia. The site includes stupas, shrines, viharas, and other architectural remains that reflect the rich cultural heritage of ancient India.