Preah Vihear Temple: location & conflict

Q.  Which of the following statements is/are correct about Preah Vihear Temple?

1.  Preah Vihear Temple is an ancient Hindu temple built during the period of the Khmer Empire.
2. Cambodia won World Heritage status for the temple in 2008.
- Published on 01 Nov 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: Only 1
 
- It that is situated atop a 525-metre (1,722 ft) cliff in the Dângrêk Mountains, in the Preah Vihear province, Cambodia.
- In 1962, following a lengthy dispute between Thailand and Cambodia over ownership, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague ruled that the temple is in Cambodia.
- Preah Vihear was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- An international court ruling in 1962 said that the temple belonged to Cambodia although its main entrance is in Thailand and the surrounding area is claimed by both sides.

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