Who is the first Indian to win an Academy Award (Oscar) in a technical category? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who is the first Indian to win an Academy Award (Oscar) in a technical category?
A. Resul Pookutty
B. A.R. Rahman
C. Bhanu Athaiya
D. Gulzar
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Bhanu Athaiya became the first Indian to win an Oscar, for Best Costume Design (for the film 'Gandhi', 1982).

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A. Swedish Academy
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