Protected Monuments — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding Protected Monuments in India is/are correct? 1. The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958, is the primary legislation for all monuments in India. 2. The National Monuments Authority (NMA) was established under the 2010 amendment to the AMASR Act. 3. Construction is strictly prohibited within 100 meters of a centrally protected monument, known as the 'prohibited area'.

Which Article of the Constitution of India places an obligation on the State to protect monuments of national importance?

Consider the following statements regarding the 'regulated area' around a centrally protected monument: 1. It extends 100 meters beyond the 'prohibited area'. 2. Construction is permitted in this area only with prior approval from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). 3. The penalty for unauthorized construction in this area is higher than in the 'prohibited area'.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the National Monuments Authority (NMA)?

Consider the following pairs: 1. Taj Mahal: Centrally Protected Monument 2. Shaniwar Wada: World Heritage Site 3. Golconda Fort: State Protected Monument Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?