SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 48

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Australia.

In July 2021, the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) announced its decision to return 14 artworks from its Asian art collection to the Indian government.This significant repatriation was a result of the NGA's strengthened provenance research and ethical guidelines, particularly concerning works acquired from disgraced art dealer Subhash Kapoor, who is accused of orchestrating a global smuggling ring. The returned items included a mix of bronze and stone sculptures, a brass processional standard, a painted scroll, and photographs, some dating back as far as the 10th century. This move was part of an ongoing effort by the NGA to address past acquisitions with questionable origins.