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Download Solution PDFIndian Council of Historical Research is a captive body of ______, Government of India.
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is the Ministry of Education.
Key Points
- The Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) is an autonomous body that was established by the Government of India in 1972 under the Ministry of Education.
- Its main function is to promote and fund research in the field of history and archaeology in India.
- The Ministry of Culture is responsible for the preservation and promotion of India's rich cultural heritage.
- It has various programs such as the National Cultural Fund and the National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana.
Important Points
- Indian Council of Historical Research: The Indian Council of Historical Research is an autonomous body of the Ministry Of Education then (Ministry of Human Resource Development).
- Archaeological Survey of India: It is an Indian government agency attached to the Ministry of Culture, that is responsible for archaeological research and the conservation and preservation of cultural monuments in the country.
- It was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham.
- Ministry of Culture: The Ministry of Culture is the Indian government ministry charged with the preservation and promotion of art and culture of India. G. Kishan Reddy is the current Minister of Culture.
- The Ministry of Science and Technology is responsible for promoting science and technology research in India. It has various autonomous bodies such as the Department of Science and Technology and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.
Additional Information
- The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is responsible for the welfare of tribal communities in India and has various autonomous bodies such as the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.
- The Ministry of Culture is responsible for promoting and preserving India's diverse cultural heritage and has various autonomous bodies such as the Archaeological Survey of India.
- The Ministry of Education is responsible for the development and implementation of education policies in India. It has various autonomous bodies such as the University Grants Commission and the National Council of Educational Research and Training.
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