Corruption in the Indian Film Awards

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Which Indian film award ceremony has been accused of being influenced by corruption?

  1. National Film Awards

  2. Filmfare Awards

  3. International Indian Film Academy Awards

  4. Zee Cine Awards


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Filmfare Awards have been accused of being influenced by corruption, with allegations of vote-buying and favoritism towards certain production houses and actors.

What is the name of the committee that was formed to investigate allegations of corruption in the Filmfare Awards?

  1. The Justice Mudgal Committee

  2. The Justice Lodha Committee

  3. The Justice Verma Committee

  4. The Justice Katju Committee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Justice Mudgal Committee was formed in 2015 to investigate allegations of corruption in the Filmfare Awards.

What were the findings of the Justice Mudgal Committee?

  1. There was no evidence of corruption in the Filmfare Awards.

  2. There was evidence of corruption in the Filmfare Awards, but it was not widespread.

  3. There was evidence of widespread corruption in the Filmfare Awards.

  4. The committee was unable to reach a conclusion.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Justice Mudgal Committee found that there was evidence of widespread corruption in the Filmfare Awards, including vote-buying and favoritism towards certain production houses and actors.

What were the recommendations of the Justice Mudgal Committee?

  1. The Filmfare Awards should be abolished.

  2. The Filmfare Awards should be reformed.

  3. The Filmfare Awards should be suspended for a period of time.

  4. No action should be taken.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Justice Mudgal Committee recommended that the Filmfare Awards should be reformed, including changes to the voting process and the composition of the jury.

What changes have been made to the Filmfare Awards in response to the Justice Mudgal Committee's recommendations?

  1. The voting process has been changed.

  2. The composition of the jury has been changed.

  3. Both the voting process and the composition of the jury have been changed.

  4. No changes have been made.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In response to the Justice Mudgal Committee's recommendations, both the voting process and the composition of the jury have been changed for the Filmfare Awards.

What is the name of the organization that presents the National Film Awards?

  1. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

  2. The Directorate of Film Festivals

  3. The Film and Television Institute of India

  4. The National Film Development Corporation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Directorate of Film Festivals is the organization that presents the National Film Awards.

What are the criteria for selecting films for the National Film Awards?

  1. Artistic merit

  2. Technical excellence

  3. Cultural significance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The criteria for selecting films for the National Film Awards include artistic merit, technical excellence, and cultural significance.

Who is the chairperson of the jury for the National Film Awards?

  1. The Minister of Information and Broadcasting

  2. The Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

  3. The Director of the Directorate of Film Festivals

  4. A renowned filmmaker


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The chairperson of the jury for the National Film Awards is a renowned filmmaker.

How many awards are presented at the National Film Awards?

  1. 25

  2. 50

  3. 75

  4. 100


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

75 awards are presented at the National Film Awards.

What is the highest award presented at the National Film Awards?

  1. The Golden Lotus Award

  2. The Silver Lotus Award

  3. The Bronze Lotus Award

  4. The Special Jury Award


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The highest award presented at the National Film Awards is the Golden Lotus Award.

Which film won the Golden Lotus Award for Best Film in 2022?

  1. Soorarai Pottru

  2. Jai Bhim

  3. Sardar Udham

  4. Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Soorarai Pottru won the Golden Lotus Award for Best Film in 2022.

Which actor won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 2022?

  1. Suriya

  2. Vijay Sethupathi

  3. Fahadh Faasil

  4. Vicky Kaushal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Suriya won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 2022 for his performance in Soorarai Pottru.

Which actress won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 2022?

  1. Aparna Balamurali

  2. Keerthy Suresh

  3. Sai Pallavi

  4. Kriti Sanon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aparna Balamurali won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 2022 for her performance in Soorarai Pottru.

Which film won the National Film Award for Best Director in 2022?

  1. Sudha Kongara

  2. Mari Selvaraj

  3. Shoojit Sircar

  4. Anubhav Sinha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sudha Kongara won the National Film Award for Best Director in 2022 for her work on Soorarai Pottru.

Which film won the National Film Award for Best Screenplay in 2022?

  1. Soorarai Pottru

  2. Jai Bhim

  3. Sardar Udham

  4. Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Soorarai Pottru won the National Film Award for Best Screenplay in 2022.

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