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(Q) In which state Dadasaheb Phalke was born ?

A) Odisha
B) Rajestan
C) Kerala
D) Maharashtra

View Answer D) Maharashtra

Explanation : Popularly known as the ‘Father of Indian Cinema’, Dadasaheb Phalke was born in Nashik District, Maharashtra (30 April 1870 - 16 February 1944) was one of the most eminent directors and screenwriters in the history of Indian film industry. He was born on 30 April 1870 and breathed his last on 16 February 1944 at the age of 74 years. In his career of 19 years, he made 95 full-length movies and 26 short movies.
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(Q) Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhonsle both have won the Dadasaheb Phalke Award ?

A) Yes
B) No

View Answer A) Yes

Explanation : Lata Mangeshkar (1989) and Asha Bhonsle (2000) both have won the Dadasaheb Phalke Award
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(Q) Manna Dey won the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in which of the following year ?

A) 2005
B) 2007
C) 2002
D) 2001

View Answer B) 2007

Explanation : In a career spanning over five decades, Playback singer Manna Dey sang over 3500 songs in various Indian languages.
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(Q) Who of the following villain has won the Dadasaheb Phalke Award ?

A) Mogambo
B) Pran
C) Gabbar
D) None of the above

View Answer B) Pran

Explanation : Pran Krishan Sikand, better known by his mononym, Pran, was an Indian actor, known as the greatest villain ever in the history of Indian cinema and character actor in Hindi cinema from the 1940s to the 1990s. He was one of the most highly successful & respected veteran actors in the history of Indian cinema.
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(Q) Who was the first recipient of Dadasaheb Phalke Award ?

A) Durgabai Kamat
B) Devika Rani
C) Shobhna Samarth
D) Vimi,Babita

View Answer B) Devika Rani

Explanation : The first recipient of the award was actress Devika Rani, who was honoured at the 17th National Film Awards. As of 2022, there have been 52 awardees.
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(Q) Dadasaheb Phalke often credited as 'The Father of Indian cinema' made India's first full-length feature film named as _____?

A) Gangavataran
B) Mohini Bhasmasur
C) Lanka Dahan
D) Raja Harishchandra

View Answer D) Raja Harishchandra

Explanation : India's first silent film, Raja Harishchandra, a work based on Hindu mythology. The film, scripted, produced, directed, and distributed by Phalke, was a huge success and an important milestone in Indian cinematic history.
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(Q) What is the amount of cash prize given for Dadasaheb Phalke Award ?

A) 15 Lacs
B) 25 Lacs
C) 5 Lacs
D) 10 Lacs

View Answer D) 10 Lacs

Explanation : The award comprises a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion, a shawl, and a cash prize of ₹1,000,000.
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