MCQmediumDeclaration as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

What is the significance of the Sundarbans being a 'World Heritage Site'?

Options

aIt means it is a popular place for fishing.

bIt signifies its global cultural or natural importance, recognized by UNESCO.check_circle

cIt allows for unlimited resource extraction by local people.

dIt implies that only foreign tourists can visit it.

Key Points

The text states, 'It was declared a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1997.' This designation by UNESCO is for places of outstanding universal value.

Source

Class 5 › English For Today › Chapter 7: The Sundarbans › Topic: Declaration as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Aligned to the NCTB national curriculum.