WBCS.LIVE practice question

The 'Sundarban National Park' was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in which year?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1984
  2. 1989
  3. 2001
  4. 1987

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1987

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (D) 1987 šŸ“š Explanation: The Sundarban National Park in West Bengal was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. It was recognized for its unique mangrove ecosystem and as a vital habitat for the endangered Royal Bengal Tiger. It is also a Biosphere Reserve and a Ramsar site. The park is part of the world's largest delta formed by the confluence of the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers.