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Why in news?

  • The government is exploring the possibility of declaring Mangarh Hillock, in Banswara District (Rajasthan), a monument of national importance.

About Mangarh Hillock:

  • Mangarh Hillock, where Mangarh massacre was happened,  is situated on the Gujarat-Rajasthan border. It is also known as Mangarh Dham
  • About Mangarh massacre (1913):
    • Bhils under social reformer Govind Guru and Punja revolted against the British.
    • Govind Guru launched ‘Bhagat movement’ asking them to adhere to vegetarianism and abstain from all types of intoxicants.
    • Britishers fired hundreds of tribals gathered at the Mangarh hillock for a peaceful meeting in 1913.

Add ons:

  • ASI considers a place to be of ‘national importance’ if the site is:
    • Not less than 100 years old
    • Has special historical, archaeological or artistic interest
    • Comes under the definition contained under Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958
    • No objections to declare them as of national importance.

PRACTICE QUESTION

Archaeological Survey of India considers a place to be of ‘national importance’ if the site is:

(a) Not less than 100 years old

(b) Comes under the definition contained under Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958

(c) No objections to declare them as of national importance

(d) All of the above statements is/are correct?

                      D

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