As per Section 2 of the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972, ‘Antiquities’ include 'any manuscript, record or other document
which is of scientific, historical, literary or aesthetic value and which has been in existence for not less than ______ years'.
This questions was previously asked in
SSC MTS 2nd Nov 2021 Shift-1
Explanation:
- The Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972, aims to regulate the export trade in antiquities and art treasures, and to prevent smuggling and fraudulent dealings.
- Option 1: 125 years - An incorrect estimate for the age criteria under this Act.
- Option 2: 150 years - Often cited in other contexts or acts but incorrect here.
- Option 3: 50 years - While relevant to some laws, this is incorrect.
- Option 4: 75 years - This is the correct answer for the definition of 'antiquities' as per the Act.
Option 4 is the correct answer.
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