Current Affairs · UNESCO Tentative List & Heritage Sites
Consider the following statements regarding Varkala Cliff, which was placed on UNESCO's tentative list of World Heritage Sites: I. The Varkala Cliff exposes the Warkalli Formation of the Miocene–Pliocene age, containing laterite and sedimentary layers with fossils. II. It is locally called Sivagiri Thuruthu and hosts the Papanasam Beach, which is revered for natural springs believed to have therapeutic value. III. Varkala Cliff is the first national geological monument in Kerala, declared the 27th such monument in India. IV. It functions as a crucial aquifer and natural water harvesting system for coastal communities, also supporting underwater reefs vital for local fishing communities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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- 1I, II, III, and IV
- 2II, III, and IV only
- 3I, II, and IV only✓
- 4I and II only
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I, II, and IV only
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