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

In which foreign language five sign boards have been out up at ASI protected archaeological sites located in Uttar Pradesh?

A	French
B	Arabic
C	Chinese
D	Portuguese

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The ASI has set up signboards in the Chinese language in the five iconic archaeological protected sites in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The sites are-Mahaparinirvana Temple in Kushinagar, Piprahawa at Siddharth Nagar, Sarnath and Chaukhandi Stupa in Varanasi, and in Shravasti.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under the Ministry of Culture, was established in the year 1861 is the premier organization for the archaeological researches and protection of the cultural heritage of the nation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sir Alexander Cunningham was the first Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India. He excavated several ancient archaeological sites mentioned in the Buddhist texts.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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