Which one of the following temples of India has won the UNESCO Asia Pacific Award of Merit, 2017 for cultural heritage conservation?

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Q: 67 (CDS-I/2018)

Which one of the following temples of India has won the “UNESCO Asia Pacific Award of Merit, 2017’ for cultural heritage conservation?

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History

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CDS-I

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The temple that has won the "UNESCO Asia Pacific Award of Merit, 2017` for cultural heritage conservation is option 2: Sri Ranganathaswami Temple in Srirangam.

Option 1: Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Kamakhya. While it is a significant temple, it did not win the mentioned UNESCO award in 2017.

Option 3: Meenakshi Temple in Madurai is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi. It is known for its intricate architecture and is an important pilgrimage site. However, it did not win the mentioned award in 2017.

Option 4: Kedarnath Temple in Kedarnath is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites located in Uttarakhand. However, it also did not win the mentioned award in 2017.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2: Sri Ranganathaswami Temple, Srirangam. It is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ranganatha and has received recognition from UNESCO for its cultural heritage conservation efforts.