Which one of the following statements with regard to the Moidams, built by the Tai-Ahom kingdom and inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is correct? 1. They acted as army fortresses. 2. They were recreation centres of the Royals and Nobles. 3. They were burial grounds of the Royals and Nobles. 4. They were battle drill centres of the Royals and Nobles. Select the answer using the code given below:

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UPSC CSE PRELIMS2026General Studies World Heritage Sites In IndiaHard

Which one of the following statements with regard to the Moidams, built by the Tai-Ahom kingdom and inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is correct?

They acted as army fortresses.
They were recreation centres of the Royals and Nobles.
They were burial grounds of the Royals and Nobles.
They were battle drill centres of the Royals and Nobles.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: C — 3 only

Explanation:

The Moidams of the Tai-Ahom kingdom are burial mounds or burial grounds of royals and nobles. They are not treated here as forts, recreation centres, or battle-drill centres.