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By Vajiram Prelims Team – Jun 23, 2026, 12:53 IST
Human skeletal remains excavated from the archaeological site of Rakhigarhi in Haryana have been formally handed over by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) recently.
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Q1. What is the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI)?+
Ans. It is a government-funded organization that conducts anthropological research and studies on the diverse cultures of India.
Q2. Under which ministry does the Anthropological Survey of India function?+
Ans. The Ministry of Culture.
Q3. Where is the headquarters of the Anthropological Survey of India located?+
Ans. Kolkata, West Bengal.
Q4. Who led the establishment of the Anthropological Survey of India?+
Ans. Dr. S.C. Roy.
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