Q1. With reference to the Hill Forts of Rajasthan, consider the following statements: 1. The serial site includes six majestic forts in Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Sawai Madhopur, Jhalawar, Jaipur and Jaisalmer. 2. These forts bear testimony to Rajput princely states that flourished from the 8th to the 18th centuries. 3. Jaisalmer is specifically described as a river-protected fort. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A Only 1
B 1 and 2 only Correct
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: UNESCO describes the serial site as six forts in those places and links them to Rajput princely states flourishing from the 8th to the 18th centuries. Statement 3 is false because UNESCO identifies Gagron as the river-protected fort and Jaisalmer as a desert-terrain fort.