Question

The Salarjung Museum is in _________
A.Hyderabad
B.Delhi
C.Srinagar
D.Shimla

Answer 1

Hint: This museum was established in the year of 1951. It is located near Musi river . The family of Salar Jung are responsible for the collection of this museum which they collected from all over the world. This is one of the three National museums of India.

Complete answer:
This is regarded as the largest museum in India and also it is one of the three National museums of India. The artefacts of this museum are from Salar jung’s family. This museum is maintained under Salar Jung Museum Act of 1961.
The artefacts of this museum are collected by the prime minister of Nizam of Hyderabad. It is located near the Musi river of Hyderabad. Nawab Mir Yousub Ali khan is responsible for the artefacts in the museum, he collected it from all over the world and spent almost his entire wealth in that collection. The whole collection of this museum and Salar Jung museum library was transferred to its present building from Diwan Deodi.
It has around 43000 art objects and around 38 galleries. The library of this museum is regarded as the biggest highlight since it has the rarest collection when it comes to manuscripts and printed books. Around 40 thousand books are attributed to Mir Yousuf ALI khan, Salar Jung III and his ancestors.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A).

Note: The Salarjung is located in Hyderabad near Musi river. It was established in the year 1951. The major credit for the collection of this museum goes to Mir Yousuf Ali Khan also known as Salar Jung III.