Oscars & Grammys — Set 5
Awards & Honors · ऑस्कर और ग्रैमी · Questions 41–50 of 50
Which country hosted the first international Grammy ceremony outside the USA?
Correct Answer: C. None
The correct answer is 'None'. The Grammy Awards have always been held in the United States, primarily in Los Angeles and New York. There has never been an official main ceremony held in another country. It remains an American institution with global musical participants.
Which organization presents the Grammy Awards?
Correct Answer: B. The Recording Academy
The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (now known as The Recording Academy) presents the Grammys. It is a professional organization of musicians and producers. The Academy also works on music education and advocacy.
The Best Animated Feature category at the Oscars was first won by which film?
Correct Answer: B. Shrek
Shrek won the first-ever Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2002. Before this category, animated films were rarely recognized in major competitive fields. The award was introduced due to the high volume of animated productions.
Which Indian artist won a Grammy for Best Music Video for 'Smile'?
Correct Answer: D. None of these
To date, no Indian artist has won a Grammy specifically for Best Music Video. Most Indian wins are in categories like Best Global Music Album or Best World Music. Artists like Ravi Shankar and Ricky Kej are multiple-time winners in these genres.
Who is the only person to win a Grammy for Best Spoken Word Album as a former Indian President?
Correct Answer: C. None
The correct answer is 'None'. No former Indian President has won a Grammy Award. American Presidents like Barack Obama and Bill Clinton have won in the Best Spoken Word category. This category typically features audiobooks and political speeches.
Which film won the Best International Feature Oscar from India in the past?
Correct Answer: C. None
The correct answer is 'None'. India has never won an Academy Award in the International Feature (formerly Foreign Language) category. Mother India, Salaam Bombay, and Lagaan were nominated but did not win. Individual Indians have won in other categories like Costume and Sound.
In which city is the 'Grammy Museum' located?
Correct Answer: C. Los Angeles
The Grammy Museum is situated at L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California. It features interactive exhibits on the history and winners of the Grammy Awards. It was opened in 2008 to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the awards.
The Oscar trophy depicts a knight standing on what object?
Correct Answer: B. A Reel of Film
The figure stands on a reel of film with five spokes. These spokes represent the original branches of the Academy: Actors, Directors, Producers, Technicians, and Writers. It is a symbol of the entire filmmaking process.
Which Indian musician has won the highest number of Grammys (3)?
Correct Answer: A. Ravi Shankar
Both Zakir Hussain and Ricky Kej achieved their third Grammy win in 2024. Zakir Hussain is a tabla maestro, while Ricky Kej is an environmentalist and composer. Ravi Shankar actually holds the record for an Indian with five Grammys.
Which film was the first animated movie ever nominated for Best Picture?
Correct Answer: B. Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast (1991) was the first animated film to receive a nomination for the top Oscar. This was before the dedicated Best Animated Feature category existed. It was a major milestone for the animation industry.