Question

Why was the 'Walled City of Jaipur' in the news recently?

1. The commercial run of Metro Train has started inside the walled city.
2. A long tunnel of Medieval times has been discovered under the walled city.
3. Government permitted the markets of the walled city to remain open round the clock.
4. The walled city has been proposed as the UNESCO World Heritage site.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : The walled city has been proposed as the UNESCO World Heritage site.

The correct answer is The walled city has been proposed as the UNESCO World Heritage site.

• The 'Walled City of Jaipur' in the news recently because the walled city has been proposed as the UNESCO World Heritage site.

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• The walled city of Jaipur
  • The walled city of Jaipur in Rajasthan was founded in 1727 by Sawai Jai Singh II.
  • Unlike other cities in the region located in hilly terrain, Jaipur was established on the plain and built according to a grid plan interpreted in the light of Vedic architecture.

• Other places recommended by UNESCO in Rajasthan ​
  • Chittorgarh Fort
  • Kumbalgarh Fort
  • Gagron Fort
  • Amber or Amer Fort
  • Jaisalmer Fort
  • Ranthambore Fort
  • Keoladeo National Park
  • Jantar Mantar