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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 36

SSC CGL - 20 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q36

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Who was the first Director-General of Archaeological Survey of India?

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Correct answer: B

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The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Alexander Cunningham

  • Alexander Cunningham was the first Director-General of Archaelogical Survey of India.
  • Archaelogical Survey of India was founded in 1861.
  • Armed with the knowledge of Brahmi, Alexander Cunnigham carried out a detailed survey of the Buddhist monuments which lasted for over half a century.