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Question
Who was the first Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)?
Options
John Marshall
REM Wheeler
Daya Ram Sahni
Alexander Cunningham
S. N. Roy
Solution
Alexander Cunningham
Explanation:
Alexander Cunningham was the first Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), established in 1861. He is known as the "Father of Indian Archaeology" for his work in studying and preserving historical monuments.
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