Q. Consider the following statements about the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI):
1.It was established in 1861 and was headed first by William Jones, known as the “Father of Indian Archaeology.”
2.It functions under the Ministry of Culture.
3.The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (AMASR Act), 1958, governs the regulation and protection of monuments managed by the ASI.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: 2and 3
Statement 1 is incorrect: The ASI was indeed founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham, who became its first Director-General and is often called the “Father of Indian Archaeology”.
Statement 2 is correct: ASI functions under the Ministry of Culture and is the premier organization for archaeological research and preservation of monuments across India.
Statement 3 is correct: The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (AMASR Act), 1958, regulates the protection and management of the protected monuments under ASI.
Source: TH
