UPPSC 2013 GS-I Current Affairs
Question

At the 85th Academy Awards function held in February 2013, the Oscar for the best film was won by

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Agro

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Agro”.

Oscar Award for Best Picture was given to the movie " Agro " directed by Ben Affleck, made on the Iranian hostage scandal.

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