What is the proper name for a place where old records such as files, diaries and letters are kept?
AArchives
BAntiquities
CMuseum
DLibrary
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Archives
1. Archives house important written information about the past — books, files, letters and diaries.
2. Academics and other interested people use them to read and reconstruct past events.
3. Antiquities are objects that have existed a very long time, such as remains of ancient buildings, mosques, churches and tombs.
4. A museum stores and exhibits objects of historical, scientific, artistic or cultural interest to the public.
5. A library holds books, films, records and music for use or borrowing by the public, which is a different purpose from preserving original records.
_Source: NECTA CSEE 2022 Civics 011, Question 1: Multiple Choice, item (ii)_
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