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Option 1 : 1984
The correct option is 1 i.e 1984.
In 1984, the Konark Sun Temple was declared World Heritage by UNESCO.
- It is a 13th-century CE Sun Temple at Konark northeast of Puri on the coastline of Odisha, India.
- The temple is ascribed to the Eastern Ganga Dynasty king Narasinga Deva I.
- It devoted itself to the Surya Hindu god.
- This temple also is known as the "Black Pagoda".
- World Heritage Sites are some of the special places present in the world which are protected by the international body UNESCO.
- UNESCO celebrates 'World Heritage Day' every year on 18 April to create awareness among people about these places.
- According to the Union Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the total number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India is 40, including 32 cultural, 7 natural, and 1 mixed site.
- Khangchendzonga National Park is the only Mixed UNESCO site in India.
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