UPSC Prelims 2026 · Question 50 of 100

UPSC Prelims 2026 question on Boong Film BAFTA

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. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 2 only
  4. 3 only
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Answer: A. 1, 2 and 3

Verdict

All three statements are correct, therefore option (a) is the correct answer.

Statement by statement

Statement 1 is correct: 'Boong' is an Indian film that won the BAFTA Award in the Children's and Family Film category in 2025, marking a major achievement for Indian cinema.

Statement 2 is correct: The film was directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, a filmmaker from Manipur, and the story reflects themes and experiences rooted in Northeast India.

Statement 3 is correct: 'Boong' became the first Indian film to win a BAFTA award in the Children's and Family Film category, creating a historic milestone for the Indian film industry.

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