Q. With reference to Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), consider the following statements:
1.Its aim is to promote and give directions to historical research and to encourage objective and scientific writing of history.
2.It is registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860 as a literary and charitable society.
3.It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 1 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1 and 3 only

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 2 are correct. ICHR aims to promote and give directions to historical research and to encourage objective and scientific writing of history. It is registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860 as a literary and charitable society.

Statement 3 is incorrect. It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education.

Source: ForumIAS