Question

The first Director Genral of the Archaeological
Survey of India was where______
(A) Delhi
(B) Harappa (C) Ur
(D) Kolkata​

Answer 1

Answer:

The Archaeological Survey of India is anIndian government agency attached to the Ministry of Culture that is responsible for archaeological research and the conservation and preservation of cultural monuments in the country. It was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham who also became its first Director-General.

Answer 2

Answer:

Abbreviation

ASI

Formation

1861

Founder

Alexander Cunningham

Type

Governmental organization

Headquarters

24-Tilak Marg, New Delhi

Region served

India

Official language

English

Hindi

Director General

V. Vidyavathi, IAS

Parent organisation

Ministry of Culture

Budget (2021-22)

₹1,042.63 crore (US$150 million)[1]

Website

https://asi.nic.in/