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    Question

    Which Indian town, established by Rabindranath Tagore

    and known as the "abode of peace," has been included in UNESCO's World Heritage List?
    A Darjeeling Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Kolkata Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Santiniketan Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Agra Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Jaipur Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Santiniketan, a town established by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, made it to the UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Located in West Bengal’s Birbhum district, Santiniketan, which means “abode of peace”, started taking shape in 1901 and is the place where Tagore laid the foundations of Visva-Bharati University. About UNESCO The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture. Headquarters: Paris, France             Founded: 16 November 1945    Director-General: Audrey Azoulay

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