Which among the following cities is inscribed on the World Heritage list of the UNESCO?

Explanation

The correct answer is Jaipur. In News Jaipur is inscribed on the World Heritage list of UNESCO. Jaipur has become the second city in the country after Ahmedabad to get recognition from UNESCO. With Jaipur's inclusion as a cultural site, the number of heritage sites across India on the UNESCO World Heritage list has grown to 40, including 32 cultural properties, 8 natural properties and 1 mixed site. The walled city of Jaipur in Rajasthan was founded in 1727 AD by Sawai Jai Singh II. It also serves as the capital city of the state of Rajasthan. The city's urban planning shows an exchange of ideas from ancient Hindu and modern Mughal as well as Western cultures. Designed to be a commercial capital, the city has maintained its local commercial, artisanal and cooperative traditions to this day. The iconic monuments in the city include the Govind Dev temple, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal etc. Additional Information UNESCO UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was born on 16 November 1945. UNESCO has 195 Members and 8 Associate Members and is governed by the General Conference and the Executive Board. The Secretariat, headed by the Director-General, implements the decisions of these two bodies. The Organization has more than 50 field offices around the world and its headquarters are located in Paris. It seeks to build peace through international cooperation in education, sciences and culture. UNESCO's programmes contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals defined in the 2030 Agenda, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015. UNESCO uses education, science and culture to inform, inspire and engage people everywhere to foster understanding and respect for each other and our planet.