CBFC - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about Central Board of Film Certification?

1. It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
2.The Board functions with its headquarters at New Delhi.


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 1

Explanation:
- The Board functions with its headquarters at Mumbai.
- The Board consist of 25 other non-official members and a Chairperson (all of whom are appointed by Central Government).
Pahlaj Nihalani presently presides the Board after Leela Samson resigned.
- CBFC is tasked with "regulating the public exhibition of films under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act 1952".
- It assigns certifications to films, television shows, television ads, and publications for exhibition, sale or hire in India.
- Films can be publicly exhibited in India only after they are certified by the Board.