2006 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2006 · General Studies

Question 115: History and Culture

Who among the following directed the film chosen as India’s official entry for the year 2006 Academy Awards?

aAdoor Gopalakrishnan
bAmol Palekar
cSanjay Leela Bhansali
dKunal Kohli

AnswerThe answer is (b).

Paheli (2005), directed by Amol Palekar, was chosen as India's official entry for the 2006 Academy Awards (foreign language film category). The film starred Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji. Adoor Gopalakrishnan, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Kunal Kohli did not direct the film chosen that year.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Adoor Gopalakrishnan did not direct the 2006 entry.
  • (b) Correct: Amol Palekar directed Paheli.
  • (c) Sanjay Leela Bhansali did not direct the 2006 entry.
  • (d) Kunal Kohli did not direct the 2006 entry.

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