WITH REFERENCE TO THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA (ASI), CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS || APSC CC(P)E-2023 GS-II SOLVED QUESTIONS

APSC CC(Prelims)E-2023 GS-II SOLVED QUESTIONS

Question: With reference to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), consider the following statements:

i) The prime concern of ASI is the maintenance of ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance.

ii) It doesn't regulate the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972.

iii) Alexander Cunningham was appointed as the first Director General of ASI.

iv) ASI is attached to the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below.

(A) (i) only

(B) (i) and (iii) only

(C) (iii) only

(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Ans.: (B) (i) and (iii) only

Explanation:

Statement (i) is correct. ASI's primary focus is on preserving ancient monuments, archaeological sites, and significant remains of national importance.

Statement (ii) incorrect because it regulate all archaeological activities in the country as per the provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. It also regulates Antiquities and Art Treasure Act, 1972.

Statement (iii) is correct. ASI was established in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham during the British Raj, who also served as its inaugural Director-General. Alexander Cunningham was appointed as the first Director-General of ASI.

Statement (iv) is incorrect because it falls under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

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