World Landmarks and Heritage

The Far Pavilions is a historical novel by M.M. Kaye, set in 19th-century India during the British Raj. It tells the story of an orphaned British boy raised as an Indian who must navigate both cultures. Plato wrote philosophical dialogues, Dante wrote The Divine Comedy, and 'Earth' is not an author.

The Lighthouse of Alexandria was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, not the New Seven Wonders of the World (announced in 2007). Taj Mahal, Great Wall of China, and Roman Colosseum are all part of the New Seven Wonders list.

The Haj terminal at King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia has been selected for the 2010 American Institute of Architects' Twenty-Five Year award on February 4, 2010. The award was for architectural designs that have stood the test of time for over 25 years.

Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, meaning "Gate of Tears" in Arabic, connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean. This strategic waterway between Yemen and Djibouti controls access to the Suez Canal. The name refers to the danger faced by ships navigating this narrow passage.

The pyramids of Giza, located on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt, are the most famous pyramids in the world and were built as tombs for pharaohs during the Old Kingdom period.

Ans 1 : Bab-el-Mandeb

Chinampas were floating gardens built by the Aztecs in Lake Texcoco for agricultural purposes. They were highly productive artificial islands. Kaaba is in Mecca, Cuzco was Inca capital, and England is a modern country.

The Kaaba is the sacred cube-shaped structure in Mecca that Muslims face during prayer. It's the holiest site in Islam and central to Islamic veneration. Cuzco was Inca capital, Chinampas Aztec gardens, and England is unrelated.

Ojos del Salado, located on the border of Chile and Argentina in the Andes, is the highest active volcano in the world. It stands at an elevation of 6,893 meters above sea level.

The world-famous pyramids, specifically the Giza pyramid complex including the Great Pyramid, are located in Egypt. While other cultures built pyramids, the ones most commonly referred to as 'world famous' are the ancient Egyptian structures. Persia, Arabia, and Italy are not primarily known for these structures.

Obra, located in the Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh, is primarily famous for its large thermal power station. It was built with the help of the former Soviet Union and is a significant source of electricity for the region.

Palestine is traditionally referred to as the 'Holy Land' because of its profound religious significance to Jews, Christians, and Muslims. While Jerusalem is the 'Holy City' within it, the entire region carries the 'Holy Land' title.

The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. It allows for a more direct shipping route between Europe and Asia without navigating around Africa. The Eustachian tube is part of the ear, and Trans Jordan is a historical region.

An inselberg is an isolated, steep-sided residual hill or mountain rising abruptly from a plain, typically found in arid or semi-arid regions. Pediments are gently sloping rock surfaces at the foot of mountains, while playas are dry lake beds.