Consider the following statements regarding the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI): 1. It operates under the Ministry of Earth Sciences. 2. It is headquartered in Dehradun. 3. It is the premier national institution dedicated solely to anthropological research and studies focused on the diverse cultures and communities across India. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

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[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Only 3

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) operates under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The headquarters of AnSI is located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Statement 3 is correct: AnSI is the apex national institution engaged exclusively in anthropological research in India.

Source: PIB