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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Oscar awards are presented annually by the AMPAS. It stands for _________
A
Academy of Meaningful Picture Arts and Sciences
B
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
C
Annual Memorenda of Picture Arts and Sciences
D
Annual Meeting council of Picture Arts and Sciences
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Although the statuette remains true to its original design, the size of the base varied until 1945, when the current standard was adopted. Officially named the Academy Award of Merit, the statuette is better known by its nickname, Oscar.

Detailed explanation-2: -The prestigious Oscar award stands at 13.5 in. (34 cm) and weighs 8.5 lb (3.85 kg). The Cedric Gibbons designed statuettes presented at the initial award ceremonies were made of solid bronze and plated with 24-karat gold.

Detailed explanation-3: -Where are the Academy Awards held? Since 2002, the Academy Awards have been held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood (called the Kodak Theatre prior to Kodak’s filing for bankruptcy in 2012).

Detailed explanation-4: -Oscar Award or Academy Award is a group of 24 artistic and technical honours that recognises excellence in cinematic achievements in the US film industry. It is given annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).

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