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प्रश्न
Who was the first Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)?
पर्याय
John Marshall
REM Wheeler
Daya Ram Sahni
Alexander Cunningham
S. N. Roy
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उत्तर
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.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Where were large granaries found?
Who among the following was the author of book ‘The Story of Indian Archaeology’?
Consider the following statement(s):
- the Harappan civilisation was the development of urban centres.
- the most distinctive features of Harappan cities were the carefully planned drainage system.
- Harrapan roads and streets were laid out along an approximate “grid” pattern.
Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct about Harappa Civilisation?
Match the following.
| Archeologist | Role/Contributions |
| (a) Alexander Cunningham | (i) Discovered seals at Harappa |
| (b) Daya Ram SahiI | (ii) First Director General of ASI |
| (c) John Marshall | (iii) Brought a military precision in archaeology |
| (d) R E M Wheeler | (iv) Announced the discovery of a new civilization |
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Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Which of the following Harappan sites is located in Gujarat?
Who is known as the father of Archaeology?
Harappa was discovered by ______.
Consider the following statements regarding Harappan Civilisation.
- The Harappans ate plants and animal products.
- Evidence of a ploughed field was found at Banawali.
- Chanhudaro is a small town which was famous for crafts production.
- Bones of deer and gharial are also found.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Which of the following statement(s) related to the drainge system of Harappan Civilisation are true?
Arrange the following events in correct chronological sequence from the earliest to the latest.
- REM Wheeler recognised that it was necessary to follow the stratigraphy of the mound.
- Daya Ram Sahni discovered seals at Harappa.
- Harappan artefacts reached Alexander Cunningham but he failed to understand their significance.
- Rakhal Das Banerji found seals at Mohenjodaro.
Match the following.
| List I | List II |
| A. Sir Alexander | 1. Brought military precision to Cunningham the field of Archaeology |
| B. Dayram | 2. First Director-General of Shahni Archaeological Survey of India |
| C. R.E.M Wheeler | 3. Excavated Harappa |
| D. John Marshall | 4. First professional archaeologist to work in India |
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The Indian who was involved in the excavations of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro was:
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Which of the following were found Harappa?
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Match the following:
| Column-I (Archeologists) |
Column-II (Contribution) |
||
| (A) | S.N. Roy | (i) | The Mythical Massacre at Mohenjodaro |
| (B) | G.F. Dales | (ii) | Ancient India |
| (C) | R.E.M. Wheeler | (ii) | The Story of Indian Archaeology |
| (D) | John Marshall | (iii) | Mohenjodaro and the Indus |
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