GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN POLITICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Archaeological Survey of India is an attached office of the Department/Ministry of
A
Culture
B
Tourism
C
Science and Technology
D
Human Resource Development
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The ASI maintains a Central Archaeological Library in the Archaeological Survey of India headquarters building in Tilak Marg, Mandi House, New Delhi.

Detailed explanation-2: -IAS officer V. Vidyavathi is appointed as the new Director-General of Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) effective from 12th May 2020. She is a 1991 batch Karnataka cadre officer.

Detailed explanation-3: -It conducts archaeological excavations and explorations. It maintains, conserves and preserves protected monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance. It engages in the chemical protection of monuments and antiquarian remains. It performs the architectural survey of monuments.

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