GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1904, was passed during the time of which Governor General?
A
Lord Linlithgow
B
Lord Curzon
C
Lord Minto
D
Lord Hardinge
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Option B-Lord Curzon was the viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905. The act was passed under his viceroyalty. So this is the correct option. Option C-Lord Hastings was the viceroy of India from 1813 to 1823.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The correct answer is HH Cole. HH Cole was appointed as the Curator of Ancient Monuments in 1880. Fergusson College was founded by the Deccan Education society in 1885 at Pune.

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