Consider the following statements about 'Charaideo Maidams', recently occurring in the news: 1. The Charaideo Maidams, represent the mound burial tradition of the Tai Ahom community in Assam. 2. Currently, it is the only World Heritage Site from Northeast India. Which of the statement given above is/ are correct?

The correct answer is, 1 only. Key Points Recent Context: The Centre has decided to nominate the Charaideo Maidams in Assam for the UNESCO World Heritage Centre this year. Charaideo Maidams: The 'Charaideo Maidams', represent the late medieval (13th-19th century CE) mound burial tradition of the Tai Ahom community in Assam. Hence, statement 1 is correct. It enshrines the mortal remains of the members of the Ahom royalty , who used to be buried with their paraphernalia. Out of 386 Maidams or Moidams explored so far, 90 royal burials at Charaideo are the best preserved. UNESCO World Heritage Sites: World Heritage Site is a place that is recognized by, UNESCO as of distinctive cultural or physical importance, which is considered of outstanding value to humanity. There are 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India . There is currently no World Heritage Site in the category of cultural heritage in Northeast India . But, it has three sites in the category of Natural and Mixed Heritage. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. Natural World Heritage Sites in NE-India: Kaziranga National Park- Assam Manas Wildlife Sanctuary- Assam Mixed World Heritage Sites in NE-India: Khangchendzonga National Park- Sikkim.