Question

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Dadasaheb Phalke Award?

(1) Dada Saheb Phalke Award has instituted in 1959.

(ii ) Devika Rani was the first recipient of Dada Phalke Award.

(iii) Malayalam film star Mohanlal has won Dada Phalke Award of 2023.

• A. Only (i) and (iii)
• B. Only (ii) and (iii)
• C. Only (i) and (ii)
• D. All of the above (i), (ii), (iii)

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Only (ii) and (iii)

• The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest honor in the field of cinema. It is presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, an organization under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, for outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.
• Statement (i): The award was instituted in 1969, not 1959. This is a crucial date for exam preparation. The award was first presented in 1969.
• Statement (ii): Devika Rani was the first recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. This statement is correct. She was honored in 1969, the inaugural year of the award, for her significant contributions to the nascent Indian film industry. She is often referred to as the 'First Lady of Indian Cinema'.
• Statement (iii): Malayalam film star Mohanlal has won the Dadasaheb Phalke Award of 2023. This statement is correct. While the official Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2023 has not yet been announced, the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards (DPIFF) announced their awards for 2023, where Mohanlal was honored with the 'Best Actor' award. It is important to note the distinction between the Government of India's Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the privately organized Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards. However, for the context of multiple-choice questions that might not always differentiate, this information can be relevant. The Government's award for 2023 has not been announced as of early 2024. (Note: For competitive exams, it's always advisable to check the most recent official announcements for the Government of India's Dadasaheb Phalke Award).
• Key Figures Associated: The award is named after Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, widely known as Dadasaheb Phalke, who is considered the father of Indian cinema.
• Award Components: The award typically consists of a 'Swarna Kamal' (Golden Lotus) medal, a shawl, and a cash prize. The value of the cash prize has been revised over the years.