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

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Sir Alexander Cunningham

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Sir John Marshall

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James Mill

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Mountstuart Elphinstone

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The correct option is A Sir Alexander Cunningham
Sir Alexander Cunningham was the first Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India. He excavated several ancient archaeological sites mentioned in the Buddhist texts.

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