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Who passed the Ancient Monument Act?
Who passed the Ancient Monument Act?
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The correct option is A Lord Curzon
Lord Curzon
had a passion for preserving the ancient monuments of historical importance in
India. No Viceroy in India before or after him took such a keen interest in
archaeological objects. He passed a law called the Ancient Monuments Act, 1904
which made it obligatory on the part of the government and local authorities to
preserve the monuments of archaeological importance and their destruction an
offence.
Lord Curzon had a passion for preserving the ancient monuments of historical importance in India. No Viceroy in India before or after him took such a keen interest in archaeological objects. He passed a law called the Ancient Monuments Act, 1904 which made it obligatory on the part of the government and local authorities to preserve the monuments of archaeological importance and their destruction an offence.
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