Who was the first Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Alexander Cunningham
Alexander Cunningham was the first Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), often called the father of Indian archaeology.
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