Match the newly added UNESCO tentative list sites with their respective locations:

Sites Added to UNESCO Tentative List	Location
1. Kanger Valley National Park	a. Telangana
2. Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs	b. Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh
3. Palace-fortresses of the Bundelas	c. Chhattisgarh
4. Chausath Yogini Temples	d. Multiple States (North India)

The correct answer is:

• 1 - c. Kanger Valley National Park is located in Chhattisgarh.
• 2 - a. Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs are found in Telangana.
• 3 - b. The Palace-fortresses of the Bundelas are located in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
• 4 - d. Chausath Yogini Temples are spread across multiple states in North India.

In News

• Six sites have been added to India's tentative UNESCO list on March 7, 2025.
• The tentative list now comprises 62 sites, which is a step towards World Heritage nomination.

Key Points

• Kanger Valley National Park is known for its biodiversity and unique limestone caves.
• Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs are large standing stones from the Megalithic period, found in Telangana.
• Palace-fortresses of the Bundelas belong to the Bundela rulers and are located in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
• Chausath Yogini Temples feature 64 Yogini statues arranged in a circular pattern, primarily located in Northern India.

Additional Information

• India has 43 properties inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, including 35 cultural, 7 natural, and 1 mixed site.
• Moidams of Assam received UNESCO recognition in 2024 as a part of the World Heritage List.
• The Chausath Yogini Temples symbolize both **protective** and **powerful female deities**, associated with ancient Tantric traditions.