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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 45

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 2 Feb 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q45

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Who among the following is the author of 'My Archaeological Mission to India and Pakistan'?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. REM Wheeler.

  • The book 'My Archaeological Mission to India and Pakistan' was written by Sir Robert Eric Mortimer Wheeler(REM Wheeler), better known as Sir Mortimer Wheeler.
  • A distinguished British archaeologist, Wheeler served as Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India and was instrumental in modernizing archaeological methods and research across the subcontinent.
  • His leadership and fieldwork at sites such as Harappa, Arikamedu, and Taxila, as well as his efforts in training a new generation of archaeologists, significantly shaped the development of archaeological practices in both India and Pakistan.