Q. Which are the autonomous organizations?

(A) Film & Television Institute of India, Pune

(B) Prasar Bharti

(C) Central Board of Film Certification

(D) Satyajit Ray Film & television Institute, Kolkata

(E) Publication Division

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, B and C only

2. A, B and D only

3. B, C and D only

4. C, D and E only

Correct Ans: (2)

Explanation: Autonomous organizations are those that operate independently of government control, although they may receive funding and oversight. They often have their own governing boards and manage their operations without direct interference from the government.

(A) Film & Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune: FTII is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, providing training in various aspects of film and television.

(B) Prasar Bharati: Prasar Bharati is the statutory autonomous body established under the Prasar Bharati Act and acts as India’s public service broadcaster. It oversees Doordarshan (television) and All India Radio.

(C) Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC): The CBFC is a statutory body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. It is responsible for regulating the public exhibition of films under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act, 1952, but it is not an autonomous body.

(D) Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata: SRFTI is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, providing education and training in film and television.

(E) Publication Division: This division is part of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and is not an autonomous body. It handles the publishing and distribution of government publications.

Therefore, the autonomous organizations among the given options are the Film & Television Institute of India (FTII), Prasar Bharati, and the Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute (SRFTI).