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National Film Awards for Best Documentary Film

Description: The National Film Awards for Best Documentary Film is one of the most prestigious awards in Indian cinema. It is given annually to the best documentary film produced in the country. The award was first given in 1951, and has been awarded to some of the most acclaimed documentary filmmakers in India.
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Who was the first recipient of the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Bimal Roy

  3. Mehboob Khan

  4. Raj Kapoor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Satyajit Ray was the first recipient of the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film for his film 'Pather Panchali' in 1951.

Which film won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 2021?

  1. Searching for Saraswati

  2. The Great Escape

  3. The Elephant Whisperers

  4. Writing with Fire


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Writing with Fire won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 2021.

Which filmmaker has won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film the most number of times?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Bimal Roy

  3. Shyam Benegal

  4. Mrinal Sen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Satyajit Ray has won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film three times, for 'Pather Panchali' (1951), 'Aparajito' (1956), and 'Charulata' (1964).

Which documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 1975?

  1. Ankur

  2. Sholay

  3. Deewaar

  4. Mrigayaa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mrigayaa won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 1975.

Which documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 1983?

  1. Gandhi

  2. Ardh Satya

  3. Masoom

  4. Vijeta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gandhi won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 1983.

Which documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 1995?

  1. Bandit Queen

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. Rangeela

  4. 1942: A Love Story


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bandit Queen won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 1995.

Which documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 2005?

  1. Black

  2. Swades

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. Lage Raho Munna Bhai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Black won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 2005.

Which documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 2010?

  1. 3 Idiots

  2. My Name Is Khan

  3. Dabangg

  4. Raajneeti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

3 Idiots won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 2010.

Which documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 2015?

  1. PK

  2. Bajrangi Bhaijaan

  3. Tanu Weds Manu Returns

  4. Piku


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

PK won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 2015.

Which documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 2020?

  1. Gully Boy

  2. Uri: The Surgical Strike

  3. Kabir Singh

  4. Article 15


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gully Boy won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 2020.

Which documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 1960?

  1. Mughal-e-Azam

  2. Anari

  3. Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai

  4. Madhumati


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 1960.

Which documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 1965?

  1. Waqt

  2. Gumnaam

  3. Shaheed

  4. Haqeeqat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Haqeeqat won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 1965.

Which documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 1970?

  1. Aradhana

  2. Satyakam

  3. Khilona

  4. Do Raaste


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Satyakam won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 1970.

Which documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 1980?

  1. Sholay

  2. Deewaar

  3. Trishul

  4. Kaala Patthar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sholay won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 1980.

Which documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 1990?

  1. Maine Pyar Kiya

  2. Dil

  3. Lamhe

  4. Saajan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maine Pyar Kiya won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 1990.

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