Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

The National Archives of India came up in the ____.

Options:

1930s

1910s

1920s

1900s

Correct Answer:

1920s

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3- 1920s

The National Archives of India is the official repository of the government of India for preserving its archival records. It was established in 1891 in Calcutta (now Kolkata) as the Imperial Record Department. The primary purpose of the National Archives is to collect, preserve, and provide access to historical documents, manuscripts, and other records of national significance.
The institution has undergone several transformations and expansions since its inception.
In the 1920s, the National Archives of India was established in Delhi. When New Delhi was constructed, the Viceregal Palace was not far from the National Museum or the National Archives.

(As per the given options, option 3- 1920s is the most appropriate answer).