Question

Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Dadasaheb Phalke Award?

1. The Award was instituted in 1969
2. It is an annual award given by Dadasaheb Phalke Trust
3. Dadasaheb Phalke is considered as the father of Indian Cinema
4. Devika Rani was the first recipient of the Award

• A. i, iii
• B. All
• C. iii, iv
• D. i, iii, iv

Answer 1

Answer:

D. i, iii, iv

• The award was instituted in 1969.

• Dadasaheb Phalke is widely considered the father of Indian Cinema.

• Devika Rani was the first recipient of the award.

• Statement (ii) is incorrect because the Dadasaheb Phalke Award is an annual award given by the Directorate of Film Festivals, an organization of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, not a private trust.