In which year was ‘Hampi’ recognised as a site of national importance?

(1) 1975
(2) 1976
(3) 1979
(4) 1977

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In 1976, Hampi was recognized as a site of national importance.

Hampi derived its name from that of the local mother goddess, Pampadevi.
John Marshall began the conservation of Hampi in 1902.
In 1976, Hampi was recognized as a site of national importance.
In 1986 Hampi declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO.