UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Survey to locate hidden treasure in Jaipur
Q1. The survey ordered in 1976 to locate hidden treasure at Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur was conducted under the framework of which one of the following central legislations?
- A. The Indian Treasure-Trove Act, 1878
- B. The Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972
- C. The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958
- D. The Indian Museum Act, 1910
Q2. With reference to the Indian Treasure-Trove Act, 1878, consider the following statements:
1. It defines 'treasure' as anything of any value hidden in the soil or in anything affixed thereto.
2. A finder must report the discovery to the Collector only when the value of the treasure exceeds ten rupees.
3. The Act was originally enacted in February 1878 and remains a subsisting central Act.
4. The Act applies of its own force to every State without any state notification or amendment.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- It defines 'treasure' as anything of any value hidden in the soil or in anything affixed thereto.
- A finder must report the discovery to the Collector only when the value of the treasure exceeds ten rupees.
- The Act was originally enacted in February 1878 and remains a subsisting central Act.
- The Act applies of its own force to every State without any state notification or amendment.
- A. 1, 2 and 3 only
- B. 1 and 4 only
- C. 2, 3 and 4 only
- D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q3. With reference to the Indian Treasure-Trove Act, 1878, consider the following statements:
1. The Act was enacted on 12 February 1878.
2. A finder is required to give written notice of the discovery to the Collector.
3. The notice must specify the nature, approximate value, place and date of the finding.
4. The Act vests ownership of all treasure found in India solely in the Central Government, leaving no share for the owner of the land or the finder.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
- The Act was enacted on 12 February 1878.
- A finder is required to give written notice of the discovery to the Collector.
- The notice must specify the nature, approximate value, place and date of the finding.
- The Act vests ownership of all treasure found in India solely in the Central Government, leaving no share for the owner of the land or the finder.
- A. 1 only
- B. 2 and 3 only
- C. 4 only
- D. 1 and 4 only
Q4. Which one of the following is the nodal central agency that carries out excavations, metal-detecting operations and treasure-hunt surveys (such as the type ordered at Jaigarh Fort) connected with the Indian Treasure-Trove Act, 1878?
- A. Archaeological Survey of India
- B. National Archives of India
- C. Geological Survey of India
- D. Survey of India
Q5. Under the Indian Treasure-Trove Act, 1878, above what minimum value (in rupees) of a discovered treasure is the finder statutorily required to give notice to the Collector?
- A. Rs 5
- B. Rs 10
- C. Rs 100
- D. Rs 1,000