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Which authority in India recently ordered the playing of the National Anthem in all cinema halls across the country before the screening of a movie?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Supreme Court of India
  2. President of India
  3. Prime Minister of India
  4. Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Supreme Court of India

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Supreme Court of India šŸ“š Explanation: In November 2016, the Supreme Court of India issued an interim order making it mandatory for all cinema halls to play the National Anthem before every movie. The court also ordered that the audience must stand as a mark of respect. This decision sparked a nationwide debate on patriotism and personal freedom before being modified later.