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UPSC Prelims 2026 GS Paper 1, question 85

Topic: Current affairs

Q85

Consider the following statements with regard to the film ‘Boong’ :

  1. The film has recently won the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award in the Children's and Family Film category.

  2. The film is directed by Lakshmipriya Devi.

  3. 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 ?

  1. (a) 1, 2 and 3Correct answer
  2. (b) 2 and 3 only
  3. (c) 1 and 2 only
  4. (d) 3 only

Solution.

Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3

  1. Statement 1 is correct: the Manipuri feature film 'Boong' won the Best Children's and Family Film award at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards.
  2. Statement 2 is correct: 'Boong' was directed by debutant filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi.
  3. Statement 3 is correct: 'Boong' became the first Indian film to win a BAFTA award in the Children's and Family Film category.