Who among the following is the author of the book ‘The Story of Indian Archaeology’?
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- John Marshall
- Daya Ram Sahni
- S.N. Roy
- R.E.M. Wheeler
The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
S.N. Roy is the author of the book The Story of Indian Archaeology, which details the history and discoveries of Indian archaeology.
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