UPSC Prelims 2004·GS1·art-and-culture·architecture

The Archaeological Survey of India is an attached office of the Department / Ministry of:

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  1. ACultureCorrect
  2. BTourism
  3. CScience and Technology
  4. DHuman Resource Development

Explanation

The Archaeological Survey of India is an attached office under the Ministry of Culture. It is the premier organization for archaeological research and the protection of the cultural heritage of the nation. It manages over three thousand six hundred ancient monuments and archaeological sites of national importance. While it works closely with the tourism sector, its administrative control and funding fall directly under the Ministry of Culture.
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