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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Archaeological Survey of India, under the Ministry of Culture has discovered an ancient camping site dating 8500 BC in which state
A
Faridabad
B
Ladakh
C
Silchar
D
Bathinda
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An ancient camping site dating ninth millennium BC has been discovered by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under Ministry of Culture, on the way to Saser La which leads to the Karakoram Pass in Ladakh.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ans. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) was established in 1861 under the Ministry of Culture for the protection of the cultural heritage of the country.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sir Alexander Cunningham was the first Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ASI is the premier organization for the archaeological researches and protection of the cultural heritage of the country. The prime objection of ASI is to maintain the archaeological sites, ancient monuments, and remains of national importance. Headquarters: New Delhi. Established: 1861 by Alexander Cunningham.

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