.With reference to UNESCO World Heritage Sites (WHS), consider the following statements:
1. A UNESCO World Heritage Site is recognized for its "outstanding universal value" in either cultural, natural, or mixed heritage.
2. A World Heritage Site must meet at least one of the selection criteria, such as human creative genius, historical or cultural significance, or exceptional natural beauty.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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.With reference to UNESCO World Heritage Sites (WHS), consider the following statements:
1. A UNESCO World Heritage Site is recognized for its "outstanding universal value" in either cultural, natural, or mixed heritage.
2. A World Heritage Site must meet at least one of the selection criteria, such as human creative genius, historical or cultural significance, or exceptional natural beauty.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Context: World Heritage Sites are in the news as India added six new properties to its UNESCO Tentative List in March 2025. These include Ashokan Edict Sites, Chausath Yogini Temples, and Mudumal Menhirs, among others.

Statement 1 is correct: UNESCO World Heritage Sites are locations that are designated for their "outstanding universal value" and can be categorized as cultural, natural, or mixed heritage sites.

Statement 2 is correct: To qualify as a WHS, the site must meet at least one of the selection criteria, which include factors like human creativity, historical/cultural significance, or natural beauty.

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.With reference to UNESCO World Heritage Sites (WHS), consider the following statements: 1. A UNESCO World Heritage Site is recognized for its "outstanding universal value" in either cultural, natural, or mixed heritage. 2. A World Heritage Site must meet at least one of the selection criteria, such as human creative genius, historical or cultural significance, or exceptional natural beauty. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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