The 'Ancient Monuments Preservation Act' was passed in 1904 under which Viceroy? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Ancient Monuments Preservation Act' was passed in 1904 under which Viceroy?
A. Lord Curzon
B. Lord Minto
C. Lord Hardinge
D. Lord Chelmsford
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Lord Curzon passed the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act in 1904 to protect historic monuments from decay and damage.
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