Question

Arrange the landmarks in the discovery and conservation of the Vijayanagara Empire in a chro nological order:
(A) Colin Mackenzie’s Visit
(B) Alexander Greenlaw takes first detailed photographs
(C) Conservation begins under John Marshall
(D) J.F. Fleet begins documenting inscriptions
(E) Hampi declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO
Choose the correct answer from the options below:

• A. (A), (B), (C), (D), (E)
• B. (A), (B), (D), (C), (E)
• C. (E), (D), (C), (B), (A)
• D. (C), (D), (E), (A), (B)

Hint:

Use a timeline approach for historical discovery and conservation-type questions. Associate names with their contributions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Chronological order: - Colin Mackenzie visited in early 19th century (first documentation). - Greenlaw photographed Hampi in 1856. - J.F. Fleet documented inscriptions. - John Marshall initiated conservation efforts in early 20th century. - Hampi was declared a UNESCO site in 1986.