Q. With reference to Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958 consider the following statements:
1.It provides for preservation of ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance.
2.The Archaeological Survey of India functions under the provisions of this act.
3.The Act provides for a substantive process for identifying a monument as a monument of national importance.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 2 are correct. AMSAR Act provides for preservation of ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance. The Archaeological Survey of India functions under the provisions of this act.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The Act does not have a substantive process/ criteria prescribed for identifying a monument as a monument of national importance. In absence of well-defined principles, the selection of monuments of national importance becomes arbitrary.

Source: The Times of India

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