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What is the requirement when a treasure exceeding ten rupees is found according to the Indian Treasure-Trove Act, 1878?
What is the requirement when a treasure exceeding ten rupees is found according to the Indian Treasure-Trove Act, 1878?
- Reporting the nature and amount of the treasure to the police station
- Only informing the government about the approximate value of the treasure
- Notice in writing of the nature, amount, place found, and date of finding to the Collector (correct)
- Informing the local senior officials orally about the nature and amount of the treasure
What is the consequence of hiding a treasure found according to the Indian Treasure-Trove Act, 1878?
What is the consequence of hiding a treasure found according to the Indian Treasure-Trove Act, 1878?
- It may result in a warning from the local senior officials
- It is considered a civil matter and may lead to a fine
- It is not addressed in the Act
- It is a punishable offence (correct)
What is the term “Treasure Trove” in the Indian Treasure-Trove Act, 1878?
What is the term “Treasure Trove” in the Indian Treasure-Trove Act, 1878?
- A French word for Treasure found (correct)
- A Greek expression for valuable discovery
- An English phrase for discovered riches
- A Latin term for hidden wealth
Who should be informed when a treasure is found according to the Indian Treasure-Trove Act, 1878?
Who should be informed when a treasure is found according to the Indian Treasure-Trove Act, 1878?
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Indian Treasure-Trove Act, 1878
- When a treasure exceeding ten rupees is found, it should be immediately reported to the district collector.
- Hiding a found treasure is punishable by law, with imprisonment and/or a fine.
- The term “Treasure Trove” refers to any money, jewelry, precious metals or other valuable objects of unknown ownership, hidden or buried for so long that the owner's identity is unknown.
- Upon finding a treasure, the discoverer should immediately inform the nearest office of the district collector or the magistrate of the district.
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