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Q: Who was the first Director-General of Archaeological Survey of India?
  • A. Mortimer Wheeler
  • B. Alexander Cunningham
  • C. Lord Curzon
  • D. John Marshall
Correct Answer: Option B - The Archaeological Survey of India was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham who also became its first Director-General. It was formed by a statute passed into law by Lord Canning with him as the first Archaeological Surveyor. John Marshall served as Director-General of ASI from 1902 to 1928. Mortimer Wheeler was also appointed as Director-General of ASI during 1944.
B. The Archaeological Survey of India was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham who also became its first Director-General. It was formed by a statute passed into law by Lord Canning with him as the first Archaeological Surveyor. John Marshall served as Director-General of ASI from 1902 to 1928. Mortimer Wheeler was also appointed as Director-General of ASI during 1944.

Explanations:

The Archaeological Survey of India was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham who also became its first Director-General. It was formed by a statute passed into law by Lord Canning with him as the first Archaeological Surveyor. John Marshall served as Director-General of ASI from 1902 to 1928. Mortimer Wheeler was also appointed as Director-General of ASI during 1944.