Question

Write a short note on the preservation of museums.

Answer 1

Instructions: Mentions the acts passed by the government for the preservation of museums like the Treasure Trove Act, 1876, Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972

Solution: The acts passed by the government for the preservation of museums:

• According to Treasure Trove Act, 1876, any citizen who finds an artefact from a house, field, well, lakes, etc. while digging they have to immediately notify the Archaeological department.​
• ​Under the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972, the government has tried to obtain information regarding personal or private museums consisting antique artistic pieces.