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2018

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Where is the headquarters of ASI located?

A	Kolkata
B	Mumbai
C	Jaipur
D	New Delhi

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The headquarters of the Archaeological Survey of India is located in New Delhi.

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: -The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) got a new Director General with the appointment of IAS officer V. Vidyavathi on Tuesday. Ms. Vidyavathi is a 1991 batch Karnataka cadre officer, according to the order of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Tuesday.

Detailed explanation-4: -ASI: Archaeological Survey of India It is primarily responsible for the maintenance of ancient monuments, archaeological sites and remains of national importance. Apart from this, it regulates the archaeological work as per the provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958.

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