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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2016 — General Studies · Question 43 of 200

Q43
History of IndiaAdvent of Europeans & British Expansion
Who is considered as the father of Indian Archaeology?
  1. a.Alexander Cunningham
  2. b.Gordon Child
  3. c.Mortimer Wheeler
  4. d.John Marshall

Answer: (A) Alexander Cunningham

Sir Alexander Cunningham is considered the father of Indian Archaeology. He founded the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in 1861 and served as its first Director-General. He conducted extensive excavations at sites including Sanchi, Sarnath, and Harappa.

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