Question : The viceroy who took a keen interest in the restoration and protection of historical monuments was
Option 1: Lord Ellenborough
Option 2: Lord Auckland
Option 3: Lord Lytton
Option 4: Lord Curzon
Correct Answer: Lord Curzon
Solution : The correct answer is Lord Curzon.
Lord Curzon was passionate about preserving India's historic monuments from the past. March 18, 1904, saw the passing of the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1904. A law was passed to ensure the preservation of historic sites and other items with archaeological, historical, or artistic value. It was approved when Lord Curzon was in power.
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