Who was the first Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Alexander Cunningham
Alexander Cunningham was the first Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
Note: A same/similar question was asked in CUET (UG) in the papers below.
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