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The ancient monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 was passed by Indian parliament to ____________.

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  1. For preservation Natural heritage

  2. For preservation of ancient and historical monuments

  3. For preservation of wildlife of India

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: B

Vani, Kinkari, Oran, and Shamlat Deh are sacred groves of ________.

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  1. Maharashtra

  2. West Bengal

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Kerala

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sacred Groves are found all over Rajasthan and are called by various names such as Vani in Mewar, Kenkri in Ajmer, Oran in Jodhpur, Bikaner and Jaisalmer, Shamlat deh and Devbani in Alwar.

Which sacred groves are located in Kerala?

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  1. Dev Rahati

  2. Sarnas

  3. Lyngdoh

  4. Eringol Kavoo

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Correct Option: D

In which of the following caves, 28 new caves have been discovered?

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  1. Ajanta Caves

  2. Ellora Caves

  3. Elephanta Caves

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C

Sarnas and Jeheras are sacred groves of which state?

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  1. Jharkhand

  2. Goa

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Haryana

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Correct Option: A

Who was the first Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India?

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  1. Sir John Marshall

  2. Sir Alexander Cunningham

  3. Sir Votair

  4. Sir Hasting

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is a Government of India organization responsible for archaeological research, conservation and preservation of cultural monuments in the country. It was founded during British Raj in 1861 by Sir Alexander Cunningham who also became its first Director-General. Cunningham retired in 1885 and was succeeded by James Burgess as next Director General.

Which South East Asian dynasty sought permission to build a monastery at Nalanda?

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  1. Kambuj

  2. Sri Vijaya

  3. Sailendra

  4. Funan

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Correct Option: C

According to whose descriptions, Nalanda University could accomodate thousands of books?

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  1. Yuan Chwang and Itsing

  2. Marco Polo and Kublai Khan

  3. Al Beruni and Ibn Battuta

  4. Abdul Razzak and Megasthenes

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Correct Option: A

Who established Vikramshila University?

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  1. Anangpal

  2. Dharmapal

  3. Mahipala

  4. Gopala

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vikramashila was one of the two most important centres of learning in India, other being Nalanda. Its remains are located near Antichak in Bhagalpur district of Bihar. The University was set up by the Pala dynasty king Dharmapala in the late 8th or early 9th century in response to a supposed decline in the quality of scholarship at Nalanda.

Who built the first monestary at Nalanda?

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  1. Chandragupta

  2. Samundragupta

  3. Kumaragupta

  4. Skandagupta

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Correct Option: C