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Write about the acts which has been passed to preserve ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains.

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Instructions: Discuss Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958 and Archaeological Survey of Inida.

Solution: The act passed by the government to preserve our heritage:
  1. The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958 suggests the preservation of antique artistic work, religious places, historical monuments and archaeological sites.​
  2. The act direct, no person or agency can conduct any archaeological excavation without permission from the government.​
  3. The government has declared many places as national monuments to avoid unwanted work at these sites..​
  4. These sites are managed and preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India
  5. Department of Archeological Survey of India (ASI) has more than 5000 monuments and sites under its protection.​
  6. The restoration of these monuments is done by keeping their original shape, size and condition intact.

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