1995 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 1995 · General Studies

Question 43: History and Culture

The lead character in the film The Bandit Queen has been played by

aPratibha Sinha
bRupa Ganguly
cSeema Biswas
dShabana Azmi

AnswerThe answer is (c).

Phoolan Devi's life was filmed as Bandit Queen (1994), directed by Shekhar Kapur, with Seema Biswas in the lead role. The film drew wide attention and controversy at home and abroad, and Seema Biswas won the National Film Award for Best Actress for it. She is also remembered for the film Water. Remember: Bandit Queen, 1994, Shekhar Kapur, Seema Biswas.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Pratibha Sinha is an actress but did not play the role.
  • (b) Rupa Ganguly is known for the television Mahabharat, not this film.
  • (c) Right: Seema Biswas played Phoolan Devi.
  • (d) Shabana Azmi did not play this role.

Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 1995, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.