Government Directives to Preserve India's Heritage

Q. The white marble of Taj Mahal had turned dull due to the air pollution from the oil refinery and other industries in this area.

1. Mathura
2. Palampur
3. Muzaffarnagar

Q. When was the Treasure Trove Act of India introduced?

1. 1876
2. 1883
3. 1952
4. 1972

Q. To prevent the Sangameshwar and the Papnasham temples in Andhra Pradesh from potential damage and flooding, these temples were shifted to .

1. Alampur
2. Sonepat
3. Firozabad

Q. Which of these is a law enacted to protect heritage artefacts/monuments?

1. Treasure Trove Act
2. Antiquities and Art Treasures Act
3. Archaeological Survey of India
4. Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act

Q. Which temples were affected by the Nagarjun Sagar multipurpose project?

1. Khajuraho temple
2. Sangameshwar temple
3. Papnasham temples
4. Tirupathi temple

Q. Which of these statements are true about the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)?

1. They enforce citizens to disclose the discovery of any artefacts dug up by them.
2. They helped clean the discolouration of the Taj Mahal's marble caused due to industrial air pollution
3. They moved the Sangameshwar temple to another district because it was in danger of being submerged.
4. ASI has more than 5000 monuments and sites under its care.

Q. Which of these options are protected under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act of 1958?

1. Antique Artistic Work
2. Historical Monuments
3. Archaeological Sites
4. National Museums

Q. Through the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act of , the government tried to obtain information regarding the museums that had important relics.

1. 1974
2. 1876
3. 1972

Q. What are citizens expected to do if they dig up an artefact that may have some cultural value?

1. Keep it for themselves.
2. Hide it away.
3. Sell it for profit.
4. Inform the archaeological department.

Q. What is the full form of 'ASI'?

1. Ancient Survey of India
2. Archaeological Structures of India
3. Ancient Structures of India
4. Archaeological Survey of India

Q. Priya is an archaeologist who wants to conduct an excavation in an archaeological site. She hopes to find artefacts that will help with her research. You inform her that she needs a permit from the government before she can start the excavation. Out of curiosity, she asks you which law mandates the procurement of a license. What will be your answer to Priya?

1. Treasure Trove Act, 1876
2. Antiquities and Art Treasures Act of 1972
3. Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act of 1958
4. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

Q. Which law did the government use to obtain information about the valuable pieces within public and private museums?

1. Treasure Trove Act, 1876
2. Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972
3. Ancient Memorials and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958
4. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

Q. What does the government of India call antique artistic work, religious places, historical monuments, and archaeological sites that are protected from unwanted excavation and degradation?

1. National Monuments
2. Museums
3. Heritage Sites
4. Bio-Reserve

Q. Which organisations were involved in pollution and subsequent restoration of the Taj Mahal?

1. Mathura Oil Refinery
2. Archaeological Survey of India
3. National Museum
4. Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum

Q. This department under the Ministry of Culture is responsible for archaeological research and the preservation and conservation of culturally important monuments. It is now responsible for the preservation and conservation of 3686 monuments. It also manages around 50 museums that are spread across the country. Identify this department.

1. Asiatic Society of Bengal
2. Bombay Natural History Society
3. Delhi Archaeological Society
4. Archaeological Survey of India

Q. Which of the following prohibited individuals and agencies to carry out an archaeological excavation without prior permission from the government?

1. Antiquities and Art Treasures Act
2. Treasure Troves Act
3. Archaeological Survey of India
4. Ancient Memorials and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act

Q. To which department one should inform if any citizen suddenly finds any ancient or antique goods while digging?

1. The department of Archaeology.
2. The dept. of museums.
3. The Mines and Minerals dept.
4. Consumer forums.

Q. The Treasure Trove Act of 1876 ratified that any citizen who found an artefact while digging should report to the archaeology department.

1. False
2. True

Q. Which of the following is responsible for the preservation and maintenance of national monuments?

1. Indian Department of Archaeology
2. Indian Department of Archaeology
3. Archaeological Survey of India
4. National Archaeological Society

Q. The Aga Khan Trust is responsible for the maintenance and preservation of National Monuments.

1. True
2. False

Q. When was the Treasure Trove Act enacted?

1. 1874
2. 1916
3. 1973
4. 1876