History · Colonial Economy
UGC NET December 2022 History (Shift-I)
Which out of the following are correct? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. The Indian Cinematograph Act was passed in 1918
- 2. In 1920, Censor Boards were set up in the four towns of Bombay, Calcutta, Madras and Rangoon
- 3. The Dramatic Performances Act was enacted in 1878
- 4. In Lahore, the Censor Board was established in 1927
- 5. T.P. O'Connor acted as the President of the British Board of Film Censors
A1, 2, 3 and 4 only
B1, 2 and 5 only
C1, 2, 4 and 5 only ✓ Correct
D1, 2 and 4 only
Correct answer: (C) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only — The correct statements are 1, 2, 4 and 5 only.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 1, 2, 4 and 5 only.
★The Indian Cinematograph Act was passed in 1918, requiring licences for screening and censorship of films.
★In 1920 Censor Boards were set up in the four towns of Bombay, Calcutta, Madras and Rangoon.
★In Lahore the Censor Board was established in 1927.
★T.P. O'Connor acted as the President of the British Board of Film Censors.
★The Dramatic Performances Act was enacted in 1876, not 1878, so the third statement is wrong.
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