Q. With reference to the National Archives of India (NAI), which of the following statements are correct?
1.It is responsible for preserving and managing historical records of India.
2.It functions under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
3.Official records of the British Raj can be found in NAI.
4.Bharat Archives portal has been launched by the National Archives of India to provide access to its digitized collections.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. National Archives of India (NAI) is responsible for preserving and managing the historical records of India. It serves as the custodian of records of enduring value of the Government of India. The NAI holds a vast corpus of records, including those from the British Raj period. These records are invaluable sources of information for scholars and researchers.
Statements 2 and 4 are incorrect. The National Archives of India functions as an attached office under the Ministry of Culture. The correct name of the portal launched by the National Archives of India to provide access to its digitized collections is “Abhilekh Patal.”
Source: AIR
