Arrange the following sequentially in relation to the preservation of Early monuments:
A. Foundation of Indian Museum, Calcutta.
B. James Fergusson's Survey
C. H.H. Cole Appointed as Curator of Ancient Monument.
D. Passing of Treasure Trove Act.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A, B, C, D
A. Foundation of Indian Museum, Calcutta. — The Indian Museum, Calcutta, was founded in 1814.
B. James Fergusson’s Survey — James Fergusson surveyed major archaeological sites in 1835-1842.
C. H.H. Cole Appointed as Curator of Ancient Monument. — H.H. Cole was appointed Curator of Ancient Monuments in 1880.
D. Passing of Treasure Trove Act. — The Treasure Trove Act, giving the government the right to acquire all objects of archaeological interest, was passed in 1888.
Tip: Every date here comes from the chapter’s timeline at the end. Revise the chapter timelines.
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