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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who has been selected to host the 2019 Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, for the first time?
A
Chris Rock
B
James Franco
C
Kevin Hart
D
Jimmy Kimmel
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bob Hope. For decades, the comic stylings of Bob Hope were synonymous with the Oscars. The comedian hosted (and co-hosted) the awards ceremony 19 times between 1940 and 1978, presenting for the final time on the Oscar’s 50th Anniversary. Hope was popular for his charm and assuredness, as well as his droll one-liners.

Detailed explanation-2: -At the 55th Academy Awards, Bhanu Athaiya became the first Indian to win an Academy Award for designing the costumes.

Detailed explanation-3: -RRR, Chhello Show, All That Breathes, and The Elephant Whisperers are the four Indian films nominated for Academy Awards in 2023.

Detailed explanation-4: -deMille & Douglas Fairbanks. The first Oscar ceremony lasted only fifteen minutes and hosting duties were shared by founding Academy members deMille and Fairbanks, who was also the Academy’s first president.

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