Oscars & Grammys — Set 2
Awards & Honors · ऑस्कर और ग्रैमी · Questions 11–20 of 50
Which of these categories is NOT a part of the Grammy Awards?
Correct Answer: C. Best Original Screenplay
Best Original Screenplay is an award category for filmmaking and is presented at the Oscars. The Grammys focus entirely on audio recordings and musical compositions. Record, Album, and Song of the Year are the top musical honors.
Who was the first Indian to win a Grammy Award?
Correct Answer: D. Ravi Shankar
Pandit Ravi Shankar won his first Grammy in 1967 for the album 'West Meets East'. He won a total of five Grammy Awards during his illustrious career. He was a pioneer in popularizing Indian classical music in the Western world.
Which movie was the first non-English language film to win the Oscar for Best Picture?
Correct Answer: A. Parasite
Parasite (2019), a South Korean film, made history by winning the Best Picture award. It was the first time in 92 years that a foreign language film took the top prize. The film was directed by Bong Joon-ho and explored social class themes.
The first Indian film to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film was?
Correct Answer: D. Mother India
Mother India was nominated in 1958 and narrowly lost to Nights of Cabiria. It is a landmark epic drama directed by Mehboob Khan. Since then, only two other Indian films have reached the final nomination list in this category.
Who is the most awarded individual in Oscar history with 22 wins?
Correct Answer: C. Walt Disney
Walt Disney won a total of 22 competitive Oscars out of 59 nominations. He also received four honorary Academy Awards during his career. This record remains unbeaten and highlights his massive influence on animation.
Which category at the Oscars was introduced most recently in the 21st century?
Correct Answer: A. Best Animated Feature
Best Animated Feature was established in 2001, with Shrek being the first winner. This recognized the growing complexity and popularity of full-length animated movies. Most other categories date back many decades.
The term 'EGOT' refers to people who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a?
Correct Answer: D. Tony
EGOT stands for Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. These four awards represent the highest honors in TV, music, film, and theater respectively. Winning all four is considered the 'grand slam' of American show business.
Which Indian percussionist won a Grammy in 2024 as part of the band 'Shakti'?
Correct Answer: A. Zakir Hussain
Ustad Zakir Hussain won three Grammys in 2024, including Best Global Music Album for 'This Moment'. He is a master of the tabla and has collaborated with artists worldwide. His victory highlighted the global appeal of Indian fusion music.
In Oscar terminology, 'The Academy' refers to which group of people?
Correct Answer: C. Film Industry Professionals
The Academy is composed of thousands of professionals including actors, directors, and technicians. Members must be invited to join based on their professional achievements. They are the ones who vote to decide the Oscar winners each year.
Which country has won the most Oscars in the Best International Feature Film category?
Correct Answer: D. Italy
Italy holds the record with 14 wins in this category as of 2024. France follows closely with 12 wins, though it has the highest number of nominations. This category was previously known as Best Foreign Language Film.