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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Raigad Fort? (1) It is part of the 12 forts nominated for UNESCO World Heritage under the title тАЬMaratha Military Landscapes of IndiaтАЭ for 2024-25. (2) It was the capital of the most illustrious Maratha sovereign, nurtured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. (3) Raigad, surrounded by valleys shaped by the Kal and Gandhari rivers, stands as an isolated massif without connections to neighbouring hills.
Only 1 and 3
1, 2 and 3
Only 2 and 3
Only 1 and 2
1, 2 and 3
Evaluate the most definitive statement first. Statement 2 is a known historical fact regarding Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj; if confirmed, eliminate options excluding 2.
Information regarding the historical and geographical features of Raigad Fort as nominated for UNESCO status.
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Evaluate the most definitive statement first. Statement 2 is a known historical fact regarding Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj; if confirmed, eliminate options excluding 2.
Assuming Raigad is connected to other ranges like the Sahyadri Ghats in a way that negates the 'isolated massif' description.
Evaluate Statement 1
Raigad is indeed one of the 12 sites included in the 'Maratha Military Landscapes of India' dossier submitted for the UNESCO World Heritage tag for 2024-25.
Status=True
Evaluate Statement 2
Raigad served as the capital of the Maratha Empire under Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, known as the 'Gibraltar of the East'.
Capital=Raigad
Evaluate Statement 3
Geographically, Raigad is an isolated massif separated from the main Sahyadri range, bounded by the valleys of the Kal and Gandhari rivers.
Geography=Isolated
B is correct because all three statements provided accurately describe the historical and geographical significance of Raigad Fort.
In competitive exams, 'all of the above' is frequently the correct answer for questions involving comprehensive descriptions of historical sites or geography.