Q. In which year the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was recognized for the first time by UNESCO?
Answer: 1999
Notes: In 1999, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was recognized for the first time by UNESCO and placed on the World Heritage List. The Darjeeling Himalayan Rail, with the nickname "The Toy Train", is a 610 mm (2 ft) narrow-gauge railway that connects 88 km (55 mi) between Siliguri and Darjeeling. The latter is a major summer hill station and the center of a thriving tea-producing district located in West Bengal.

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