Q. With reference to the Grammy Awards, consider the following statements:
1.The Grammy Awards recognizes excellence in film and television.
2.Some Indian personalities have been honored with the Grammy Award.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Grammy Awards do not recognize excellence in film and television. They are awarded for achievements in the music industry. It is a prestigious award presented annually by the Recording Academy to honour outstanding achievements in the music industry. The Grammy Awards were first established in 1959 to honour artistic and technical excellence across various music genres. It includes a wide range of categories covering such as pop, rock, rap, country, classical, jazz, and many more. It is held annually in Los Angeles, California, typically in January or February.
Statement 2 is correct. There are 15 Indians who have won Grammy Awards such as A.R. Rahman, Zakir Hussain etc.
Source: Forum IAS
