LAW AND CULTURE

Question 1

Enumerate Acts regarding protection of our Indian culture?

Answer 1

1. Indian Treasure Trove Act, 1978
2. Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1904
3. Antiquities Export Control Act, 1947
4. The Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Declaration of National Importance) Act, 1951
5. Delivery of Books (Public Libraries) Act of 1954
6. Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972
7. Public Records Act, 1993.

Question 2

Under Antiquities and Art Treasure Act, 1972, objects are considered “Antiquities” only if they have been produced before?

Answer 2

100 years.