The original copies of the Constitution of India are kept in the Parli

The original copies of the Constitution of India are kept in the Parliament library in cases filled with which one of the following inert gases?

Helium
Nitrogen
Argon
Hydrogen
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UPSC Combined Section Officer – 2021-22
The correct answer is A, Helium.
The original handwritten copies of the Constitution of India are preserved in the Parliament Library in New Delhi. They are stored in special cases filled with Helium gas to prevent degradation due to oxidation and humidity. Helium is a noble gas and is inert, making it ideal for long-term preservation of such valuable documents.
Besides the Constitution, original manuscripts of other important documents and books are also preserved using similar techniques in libraries and archives worldwide. The practice ensures that these historical documents remain intact for future generations.