In which year was 'Hampi' recognised as a site of national importance?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → 1976
Through the twentieth century, the site was preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India and the Karnataka Department of Archaeology and Museums, and in 1976, Hampi was recognised as a site of national importance.
Note: A same/similar question was asked in CUET (UG) in the papers below.
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| 13-05 S2* | 29-05 S1 | – | 30-05 S1* 05-06 S3* 13-06 S1* | – |
* A similar question.
NCERT (2026-27): “6. Plotting Palaces, Temples and Bazaars … We have been examining a wealth of information on Vijayanagara – photographs, plans, elevations of structures and sculpture. How was all of this produced? After the initial surveys by Mackenzie, information was pieced together from travellers’ accounts and inscriptions. Through the twentieth century, the site was preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India and the Karnataka Department of Archaeology and Museums. In 1976, Hampi was recognised as a site of national importance.…” |