Question Ans Class 10 Ch 4.3 Kumarbharati Maharashtra Board

World Heritage

ENGLISH WORKSHOP

1. Answer the following questions.

(a) What do heritage sites in the world include?

Heritage sites in the world include forests, lakes, monuments, buildings, and cities. They can also be a mix of cultural and natural areas.

(b) What kind of sites are protected and maintained by the International World Heritage Programme?

Sites that have significant cultural or natural importance to humanity are protected and maintained by the International World Heritage Programme. These include forests, lakes, monuments, buildings, cities, and combinations of cultural and natural areas.

(c) How many World Heritage Sites are there around the world?

As of 2009, there are 890 World Heritage Sites around the world, located in 148 countries.

(d) What is the role of World Heritage Committees?

The World Heritage Committee decides which sites will be listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It meets once a year to review recommendations and manage the protection of these sites.

(e) What is the tenure of World Heritage Committee?

The tenure of the World Heritage Committee is six years.

(f) What are our duties towards preservation/conservation of any historical site?

Our duties include keeping historical sites safe from pollution, tourism damage, and urbanization. We should keep them clean, follow rules set by authorities, and encourage others to do the same.

(g) Why should we preserve the World Heritage Sites?

We should preserve World Heritage Sites because they are part of our past and culture. They teach us history, promote tourism, and let future generations enjoy their natural beauty and importance.

(h) What is the role of World Heritage Sites in developing tourism in any country?

World Heritage Sites attract tourists from around the world, boosting a country’s tourism industry. They bring in money, create jobs, and help people learn about the country’s culture and history.

2. Complete the following.

Year	Establishment	Role
1954	Aswan High Dam Planning	Initiated interest in protecting cultural heritage due to threat to Abu Simbel Temples
1959	UNESCO International Campaign	Led to the dismantling and relocation of Abu Simbel Temples to preserve them
1965	White House Conference	Called for a “World Heritage Trust” to protect cultural and natural sites
1968	IUCN Goals Presentation	Presented heritage protection goals at the UN conference
1972	UNESCO Convention Adoption	Adopted the Convention for the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage

3. Complete the following by giving reasons why World Heritage Sites are in danger.

World Heritage Sites are in danger because:

War: Conflicts can destroy sites and their structures.
Natural Disasters: Earthquakes or floods can damage them.
Tourism: Too many visitors can wear out the sites.
Pollution: Air pollution and acid rain harm their materials.
Urbanization: Expanding cities can threaten their space.

4. Choose the correct alternative and complete the given sentences.

(a) Mount Huangshan is situated in (ii) China.

(b) The famous dam situated in Egypt on River Nile is (iii) Aswan High Dam.

(d) The highest number of World Heritage Sites are located in (ii) Italy.

(e) (i) World Heritage Committee can delete/exclude a site from World Heritage list.

(f) The tenure of World Heritage Committee is (ii) Six years.

5. Match the pairs to define different roles of the World Heritage Sites.

A	B
(i) Identify cultural and natural sites	a) green, local based, stable and decent jobs
(ii) Identify sites of	b) of outstanding universal value across countries
(iii) Identify sites that represent	c) preserve outstanding sites and natural resources
(iv) UNESCO seeks to	d) tourism
(v) World Heritage Sites should have	e) an asset for economic development and investment
(vi) World Heritage Sites should	f) protect these sites
(vii) World Heritage Sites serve as	g) best examples of world’s cultural and/or natural heritage
(viii) World Heritage Sites should ensure	h) special importance for everyone
(ix) It should at large develop	i) relevant development plan policies

Matched Pairs:

(i) Identify cultural and natural sites → (a) green, local based, stable and decent jobs
(ii) Identify sites of → (b) of outstanding universal value across countries
(iii) Identify sites that represent → (c) preserve outstanding sites and natural resources
(iv) UNESCO seeks to → (d) tourism
(v) World Heritage Sites should have → (e) an asset for economic development and investment
(vi) World Heritage Sites should → (f) protect these sites
(vii) World Heritage Sites serve as → (g) best examples of world’s cultural and/or natural heritage
(viii) World Heritage Sites should ensure → (h) special importance for everyone
(ix) It should at large develop → (i) relevant development plan policies

6. Look at the words and their meanings. Choose the correct alternative.

(a) determine: (ii) decide

(b) monument: (iii) memorial

(d) disaster: (iii) calamity

7. Find from the text minimum 8 words related to cultural heritage and make a word register. Arrange them in alphabetical order.

Artefacts
Culture
Heritage
Monuments
Preservation
Sites
Temples
Tradition

8. Complete the following information from the text.

Tasks	Activities to
(a) Preservation of any historical site	(Duties) i) Respecting security policies, avoiding trespassing, and supporting monitored access.
(b) Preserving World Heritage sites	(Reasons) ii) Protecting sites of outstanding universal value for future generations.
(c) Promoting tourism	(Role) i) Boosting local economies and enhancing global recognition through visitor attraction.

9. Write a report on any tourist place/historical place/World Heritage Site you recently visited using the points given below.

Title: A Visit to the Taj Mahal

Place/Location: Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Background/History: The Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1632-1653 as a tomb for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its Mughal architecture.

Features/Specialities: It’s made of white marble, has a huge dome, and beautiful gardens. The symmetry and carvings are stunning.

Security Policies: Visitors pass through metal detectors, and bags are checked. No food or sharp objects are allowed.

Sign Boards and Discipline: Clear signboards guide tourists. People are asked to stay quiet and not touch the walls.

Overall Scenario: The place was crowded but peaceful. The beauty of the Taj Mahal left me amazed.

10. (A) Use ‘not only but also’ in the following sentences.

(a) UNESCO and the International Council on Monuments not only initiated a draft convention but also created an international organisation responsible for protecting cultural heritage.

(b) The state parties are not only responsible for identifying but also for nominating new sites.

(c) Opera House in Australia and the Historic Center of Vienna in Austria are not only cultural sites but also World Heritage Sites.

(d) World Heritage Sites can not only be cultural but also natural areas.

(B) Rewrite the following sentences replacing ‘as soon as’ by ‘No sooner than’.

(a) No sooner is the Bill passed than it will become an Act.

(b) No sooner did the thief escape than the family informed the police.

(d) No sooner can they manage than they should change their house.

(e) No sooner does the bell ring than the School Assembly will start.

11. Identify whether the following sentences are Simple, Complex, or Compound.

(1) Compound: They vary in type but they include forests, monuments etc.

(2) Complex: The mountain is significant because of its characteristics.

(3) Simple: To protect the temples and artefacts, UNESCO launched an international campaign.

(4) Complex: If the site meets with this criteria, it can be inscribed on the World Heritage List.

(5) Simple: There are 890 World Heritage Sites that are located in 148 countries.

(6) Compound: The project cost about US $ 80 million and $ 40 million came from 50 different countries.

12. Following are the ways to preserve ‘World Heritage Sites.’ Transfer these points into a small paragraph. Suggest a title.

Title: Preserving Our World Heritage

To preserve World Heritage Sites, we must focus on practical conservation for future generations. Human and animal trespassing should be stopped to avoid damage. Access to these sites needs to be monitored, controlled, or restricted to protect them. Also, the threat of neglect by local authorities must be removed to ensure proper care. By doing this, we can keep these valuable places safe for everyone to enjoy.

13. Read the points given in column ‘A’ specifying Dos towards prevention of any historical site. Write Don’ts in column ‘B’.

Dos	Don’ts
(i) Obey rules and regulations.	(i) Disobey or ignore rules and regulations.
(ii) Maintain discipline and order.	(ii) Cause chaos or disrupt order.
(iii) Maintain cleanliness.	(iii) Litter or allow the site to become dirty.
(iv) Use dustbins and garbage bags.	(iv) Throw waste on the ground or avoid using bins.
(v) Observe silence.	(v) Make excessive noise or disturb the peace.
(vi) Maintain environmental safety.	(vi) Neglect environmental safety or cause harm to the site’s ecosystem.
(vii) Protect our country’s heritage.	(vii) Damage or neglect our country’s heritage.

14. Complete the following flow chart by choosing the option given below to show how any site of any country can become a World Heritage Site.

Take an inventory
Inclusion of the name of site for the nomination in a tentative list after an inventory in country or State.
Inclusion of the name of site from tentative list to the nomination file.
A review of the included file by the advisory bodies.
Decision of the World Heritage Committee after review of the nominated file.
Name of the site is inscribed on the World Heritage List after meeting the criteria.