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A UNESCO expert committee reviewing the Hampi World Heritage Site has recommended strengthening community participation and institutional capacity for its conservation. The committee emphasized protecting Hampi's Outstanding Universal Value while ensuring local communities benefit from tourism and heritage development. A detailed report is expected by mid-December 2026.
28 October 2026, 
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Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which Indian state?
Explanation: Hampi, the group of monuments recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is situated in the Bellary district of Karnataka. It was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire.
Consider the following statements regarding the recent UNESCO expert committee review of Hampi:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as the article explicitly states the committee stressed local people must be active participants and benefit from tourism. Statement 2 is incorrect because UNESCO expert George Abungu expressed satisfaction with the physical condition of the monuments. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions this as an area requiring continued attention.
By when is the detailed report of the UNESCO expert committee on Hampi conservation expected, as per the news article?
Explanation: The article clearly states: 'A detailed UNESCO expert committee report is expected by mid-December.' This is a factual data point directly from the source.
What is the primary objective emphasized by the UNESCO committee regarding the conservation of Hampi?
Explanation: The article quotes Development Commissioner Uma Mahadevan saying 'Hampi’s Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) must be protected without compromise. At the same time, conservation must include the local community.' This captures the dual objective of strict heritage protection and community inclusion.
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