Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Bricks, Beads and Bones

Question:

Which of the following is associated with 'My Archaeological Mission to India and Pakistan'?

Options:

Alexander Cunningham

John Marshall

Daya Ram Sahni

R. E. M. Wheeler

Correct Answer:

R. E. M. Wheeler

Explanation:

R. E. M. Wheeler, one of the best archaeologists of the 20th century is associated with My Archaeological Mission to India and Pakistan.

R.E.M. Wheeler became Director-General of the ASI in 1944 and recognized the need to follow the stratigraphy of the mound instead of uniform horizontal lines. He brought military precision to archaeology, rectifying the shortcomings of Marshall's approach.