UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 78
Consider the following statements with regard to the film 'Boong':
- The film has recently won the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award in the Children's and Family Film category.
- The film is directed by Lakshmipriya Devi.
- This is the first Indian film to win a BAFTA award in the Children's and Family Film category.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A
Explanation: The Manipuri film Boong, directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, won the Children’s and Family Film category at the 2026 BAFTAs, a first for Indian cinema.
Statement-wise Analysis:
Statement 1: Correct - Boong won the BAFTA award for Children’s and Family Film in 2026.
Statement 2: Correct - Lakshmipriya Devi directed the film.
Statement 3: Correct - It was the first Indian film to receive that category’s award.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Correct - This option includes the supported item(s) and excludes the unsupported ones.
B: Incorrect - Omits supported item(s) 1.
C: Incorrect - Omits supported item(s) 3.
D: Incorrect - Omits supported item(s) 1, 2.