Question

Select the Act which stipulates prohibited area of 100 m around centrally protected monuments in India.

• A. The Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972
• B. The AMASR (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2010
• C. Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976
• D. Environment Protection Act, 1986

Hint:

Heritage protection in India = AMASR 2010 → 100m prohibited, 200m regulated. This is often asked in exams, so memorize it directly.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Context of protection laws.
India has many centrally protected monuments. Construction activity around them can damage their heritage value, block visibility, or even destabilize their foundations. Hence, specific laws exist to regulate construction nearby.

Step 2: About the AMASR Act.
The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act was originally passed in 1958. Later, in 2010, it was amended to strengthen protection.

Step 3: Key provision of 2010 amendment.
The 2010 Amendment introduced strict zones: - A 100 m prohibited area: No construction or repair work allowed.
- A further 200 m regulated area: Construction only with prior permission.

Step 4: Elimination of wrong options.
- (A) Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972 → deals with control over export and dealing of antiquities. Not about construction zones.
- (C) Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976 → deals with urban land ceiling, nothing to do with monuments.
- (D) Environment Protection Act, 1986 → deals with pollution and environmental issues, not monuments.

Step 5: Conclusion.
Clearly, only AMASR Amendment Act, 2010 matches the requirement.

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