With reference to the Indian History, Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated with
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Answer: A. Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot were all archaeologists or antiquarians who surveyed and excavated sites in South India, such as Amaravati, Nagarjunakonda and Hampi.
Watch for: These are British names from the colonial period, so any colonial activity may seem possible.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Wrong because they were not newspaper founders.
- C. Wrong because they were not church builders.
- D. Wrong because they were not railway engineers.
Source to check: Archaeological Survey of India website (history of ASI); NCERT Class 12 Themes in Indian History Part II, Ch 7 An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara
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