According to the Cinematograph Act, 1952, and the rules governed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), all films intended for public exhibition in India, including imported foreign films, must obtain a certificate from the CBFC (statement 1 is incorrect). A film dubbed from one language into another is treated as a new film for censorship purposes and requires fresh certification (statement 2 is correct). The 'S' category certificate is issued for films intended for specialized audiences, such as doctors, scientists, or other professionals, and restricts public exhibition (statement 3 is correct).
Which of the following statements are correct? 1. A foreign film imported to India does not need a CBFC certification. 2. Dubbed film from one language to another needs CBFC certification. 3. S category certificate films are restricted to specialized audiences.
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2022 · Topic: Lokpal and Important Commissions (Central Information Commission (CIC) and State Information Commissions (SICs): Powers and role under RTI Act)
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