Asked: Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2011medium Level
ID: 693d619e6c73841e54bcc8ac
QUESTION STATEMENT:
भारतीय पुरातत्व सर्वेक्षण निम्नलिखित विभागों / मंत्रालयों में से किसका संलग्न कार्यालय है?
Which of these departments/ministries deals with Archaeological Survey of India as an accessory office ?
SELECT CORRECT OPTION:
A
CorrectCulture
संस्कृति
B
Tourism
पर्यटन
C
Science and Technology
विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी
D
Human Resource and Development
मानव संसाधन विकास
Official Solution & Explanation:
Correct Answer: Option A (Culture)
भारतीय पुरातत्व सर्वेक्षण (Archaeological Survey of India) भारत सरकार के संस्कृति मंत्रालय के अधीन एक विभाग है।
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under the Ministry of Culture, is a premier organization for the archaeological research and protection of the cultural heritage of the nation. In 1871, the Archaeological Survey was established as a separate department and Alexander Cunningham was appointed as its first Director-General. In 1901, during the tenure of Lord Curzon, it was centralized and designated as the Archaeological Survey of India. In 1902 John Marshall assumed office of its Director General.