​Which is the state that leads in the list of monuments of national importance in South India declared by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)? ​

Correct option is B

Sol: The correct answer is (b) Karnataka

Key Points:

• ​The state that leads in the list of monuments of national importance in South India, as declared by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), is Karnataka, with a total of 506 monuments. Following Karnataka, Tamil Nadu has 413 monuments recognized by the ASI.
• This ranking highlights Karnataka's significant cultural heritage and its prominence in preserving historical sites in the region
  

Information booster:

• ​The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is a key government agency responsible for the preservation and conservation of India's cultural heritage.
  
• The ASI was established in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham, who is often referred to as the "Father of Indian Archaeology"
  
• ​It operates under the Ministry of Culture and is headquartered in New Delh
  
• ​The organization also regulates archaeological activities through various acts, including the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (AMASR Act) of 1958 and the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act of 1972
• It administers over 3,650 monumentsand archaeological sites of national importance, which include temples, forts, palaces, and other historical structures