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What is the purpose of the Indian Treasure-Trove Act?
What is the purpose of the Indian Treasure-Trove Act?
- To auction off discovered treasures for government revenue
- To provide financial rewards to treasure finders
- To avoid conflicts between the owner, the finder, and the claimant of the treasure (correct)
- To encourage treasure hunting for historical preservation
What is the responsibility of the Collector upon receiving a notice about a discovered treasure?
What is the responsibility of the Collector upon receiving a notice about a discovered treasure?
- Publicize a notification specifying details of the found treasure and the names of claimants (correct)
- Hand over the treasure to the local government authorities
- Immediately auction off the treasure to the highest bidder
- Keep the discovery confidential to avoid public interest
What is the timeframe for the claimants to appear before the Collector after the notice is published?
What is the timeframe for the claimants to appear before the Collector after the notice is published?
- Within one month from the date of the notice
- There is no specific timeframe mentioned
- After one year from the date of the notice
- Between four to six months from the date of the notice (correct)
What does the Indian Treasure-Trove Act aim to prevent in terms of the use of discovered treasures?
What does the Indian Treasure-Trove Act aim to prevent in terms of the use of discovered treasures?
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What is the role of the special committee or authority established under the Indian Treasure-Trove Act?
What is the role of the special committee or authority established under the Indian Treasure-Trove Act?
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