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Censorship and Regulation of Indian Cinema: A Historical Perspective

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the history of censorship and regulation of Indian cinema. It covers various aspects, including the evolution of censorship boards, notable regulations, and the impact of these measures on the film industry.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following was the first official censorship board in India?

Central Board of Film Censors (CBFC)
Bombay Film Censor Board
Calcutta Film Censor Board
Madras Film Censor Board

What was the primary objective of the Cinematograph Act of 1952?

To regulate the production and distribution of films
To promote the development of Indian cinema
To protect the interests of film producers
To ensure the moral and ethical standards of films

Which of the following is not a category of films that were banned under the Cinematograph Act of 1952?

Films that were obscene or indecent
Films that were likely to incite violence or hatred
Films that were politically motivated
Films that were historically inaccurate

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) was established in which year?

1951
1952
1953
1954

What is the primary function of the CBFC?

To censor films before their release
To promote the development of Indian cinema
To protect the interests of film producers
To ensure the moral and ethical standards of films

Which of the following is not a category of films that can be certified by the CBFC?

U (Unrestricted Public Exhibition)
A (Adults Only)
UA (Parental Guidance)
S (Special Category)

The Cinematograph (Amendment) Act of 2019 introduced several changes to the regulation of Indian cinema. Which of the following is not one of these changes?

The establishment of a Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT)
The introduction of a self-certification mechanism for films
The abolition of the censor board
The increase in the number of CBFC members

The Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT) was established to address appeals against the decisions of the CBFC. How many members does the FCAT have?

Which of the following is not a factor that the CBFC considers when evaluating a film for certification?

The artistic merit of the film
The social and cultural impact of the film
The political message of the film
The religious sentiments of the audience

The self-certification mechanism introduced by the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act of 2019 is available to which of the following filmmakers?

First-time filmmakers
Independent filmmakers
Filmmakers who have won national or international awards
Filmmakers who have a proven track record of producing quality films

Which of the following is not a notable film that faced censorship issues in India?

Kissa Kursi Ka (1977)
Bandit Queen (1994)
Fire (1996)
The Blue Umbrella (2005)

The censorship of the film 'Bandit Queen' (1994) sparked a public outcry and led to several protests. What was the primary reason for the controversy?

The film's depiction of violence and sexual assault
The film's portrayal of the protagonist as a bandit
The film's use of abusive language
The film's political message

Which of the following films was banned in India due to its portrayal of homosexuality?

Fire (1996)
My Brother Nikhil (2005)
Margarita with a Straw (2014)
Aligarh (2015)

The Supreme Court of India has played a significant role in shaping the censorship landscape in India. Which of the following landmark judgments dealt with the issue of film censorship?

K.A. Abbas v. Union of India (1971)
S. Rangarajan v. P. Jagjivan Ram (1989)
Bobby Art International v. Om Pal Singh Hoon (2006)
Pahlaj Nihalani v. Union of India (2019)

In the K.A. Abbas v. Union of India judgment, the Supreme Court held that film censorship is a form of:

Prior restraint
Content regulation
Artistic censorship
Political censorship

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