What are the functions of the Central Board of Film Certification?

Decides whether a movie can be shown in theatres or not

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Prescribes restrictions on the age group of people who can watch certain kinds of films

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Regulates the content shown by the film industry

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above
To regulate the content churned out by our film industry, we have the Central Board of Film Certification. It is a government body that decides whether a movie can be shown in theatres or not. It can also prescribe restrictions on the age group of people who can watch certain kinds of films.

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