Q67. Which of the following are the function perform by Archaeological Survey of India?
1. Chemical preservation of monuments and antiquarian remains.
2. Maintenance of gardens.
3. Research work in languages.
Correct answer code is:
(d) All of the above
The major activities of the Archaeological Survey of India are :
1. Survey of archaeological remains and excavations;
2. Maintenance and conservation of centrally protected monuments, sites and remains;
3. Chemical preservation of monuments and antiquarian remains;
4. Architectural survey of monuments;
5. Development of epigraphical research and numismatic studies;
6. Setting up and re-organization of site museums;
7. Expeditions abroad;
8. Training in archaeology;
9. Publication of technical reports and research works.
The Horticulture Branch of the ASI maintains gardens in about 287 centrally protected monuments/sites located in different parts of the country. The Epigraphy Branch at Mysore carries out research work in Sanskrit and Dravidian languages while the one at Nagpur carries out research work in Arabic and Persian.