Oscars & Grammys — Set 4
Awards & Honors · ऑस्कर और ग्रैमी · Questions 31–40 of 50
The 'Academy Awards' were founded by which studio head?
Correct Answer: B. Louis B. Mayer
Louis B. Mayer, the head of MGM, was the driving force behind the creation of the Academy. He wanted an organization that would handle labor disputes and improve the industry's image. The awards were conceived as a way to honor high achievements in film.
In which city were the first Grammy Awards held?
Correct Answer: A. New York
The first Grammys took place in May 1959 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel and the Park Sheraton Hotel. It was a formal gala dinner held simultaneously in Los Angeles and New York. This dual-city approach was used for several early ceremonies.
Which category is generally considered the most prestigious at the Oscars?
Correct Answer: B. Best Picture
Best Picture is the final award presented and is considered the highest honor of the ceremony. It is awarded to the producers of the film. It represents the collective success of the entire production team.
Who was the first female director to win an Oscar for Best Director?
Correct Answer: B. Kathryn Bigelow
Kathryn Bigelow won the award in 2010 for her film 'The Hurt Locker'. She was the first woman to win in this category in the history of the Oscars. Since then, only a few other women have achieved this milestone.
Which Indian sitarist was awarded a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Grammy?
Correct Answer: B. Ravi Shankar
Pandit Ravi Shankar was honored with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013. The announcement was made just before his death, but the ceremony occurred posthumously. He is widely credited with bridging Eastern and Western musical traditions.
Which film won the first ever Best Picture Oscar in 1929?
Correct Answer: A. Wings
Wings (1927), a silent film about World War I fighter pilots, won the first top prize. It remains the only silent film to win Best Picture until The Artist (2011). The movie was noted for its realistic aerial combat sequences.
How many Grammy Awards are in the 'General Field' (major categories)?
Correct Answer: C. Four
The General Field consists of Album, Record, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist. These are the four awards that any artist from any genre can potentially win. They are considered the most important honors of the night.
Who is the most nominated actor in the history of the Oscars?
Correct Answer: B. Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep holds the record with 21 Academy Award nominations as of 2024. She has won three Oscars during her career. Her nominations span across several decades and diverse character roles.
Which Indian movie was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film in 2002?
Correct Answer: A. Lagaan
Lagaan, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, reached the final five at the 74th Academy Awards. It was a sports drama set in British India. Although it didn't win, it received significant international acclaim.
Which music composer won the first Grammy for Best World Music Album?
Correct Answer: B. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
Vishwa Mohan Bhatt won the Grammy in 1994 for 'A Meeting by the River'. He collaborated with American guitarist Ry Cooder for this project. He is the creator of the Mohan Veena, a modified slide guitar.