{"id":20453,"date":"2024-04-15T05:53:05","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T05:53:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=20453"},"modified":"2024-04-15T05:53:05","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T05:53:05","slug":"the-archaeological-survey-of-india-is-an-attached-office-of-the-department-ministry-of-a-culture-b-tourism-c-science-and-technology-d-human-resource-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-archaeological-survey-of-india-is-an-attached-office-of-the-department-ministry-of-a-culture-b-tourism-c-science-and-technology-d-human-resource-development\/","title":{"rendered":"The Archaeological Survey of India is an attached office of the Department\/Ministry of : A. Culture B. Tourism C. Science and Technology D. Human Resource Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a9d0c8a20b31\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    Culture                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Tourism                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Science and Technology                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Human Resource Development                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: A. Culture<\/p>\n<p>The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is an attached office of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It is responsible for the archaeological research, documentation, conservation and preservation of the cultural heritage of India. The ASI was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham, who was appointed as the first Director-General of the ASI. The ASI has its headquarters in New Delhi and has a network of regional offices and museums across India.<\/p>\n<p>The ASI carries out a wide range of activities, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Archaeological research: The ASI conducts archaeological surveys and excavations at sites across India. 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This documentation is used for conservation and preservation purposes.<\/li>\n<li>Conservation: The ASI conserves and preserves archaeological sites and monuments. This includes repairing damaged structures, removing invasive vegetation, and controlling erosion.<\/li>\n<li>Preservation: The ASI preserves archaeological sites and monuments by preventing them from being damaged or destroyed. This includes preventing unauthorized access to sites, controlling the use of heavy machinery near sites, and educating the public about the importance of archaeological heritage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The ASI is a valuable resource for the study of Indian history and culture. 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