Question

Under whose Viceroyalty the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act (1904) was passed ?

• A. Lord Elgin-II
• B. Lord Curzon
• C. Lord Lansdowne
• D. Lord Dufferin

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Lord Curzon

Under the Viceroyalty of Lord Curzon, the Ancient Monuments Protection act (1904) was passed to restore India’s cultural heritage. Hence, the Archaeological Survey of India was established.