The Archaeological Survey of India was established during the tenure of which Viceroy?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Lord Canning
The Archaeological Survey of India was set up in 1861, under Viceroy Lord Canning, with Alexander Cunningham as its first head. Lord Curzon later strengthened it and passed the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act of 1904.