GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -India Code: Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1904. Long Title: An Act to provide for the preservation of Ancient Monuments and of objects of archaeological, historical, or artistic interest.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1904 was passed in 18, March 1904 by British India during the times of Lord Curzon.

Detailed explanation-3: -The AMASR Act of 1958 prohibits construction in a prohibited area of 100 metres around protected monuments. It does not permit construction in such prohibited areas even for public purposes, except under certain conditions. The Central government can extend the prohibited area beyond 100 meters.