Indian Cinema and Technology

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In which year was the first Indian film released?

  1. 1913

  2. 1918

  3. 1921

  4. 1927


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first Indian film, Raja Harishchandra, was released in 1913.

Which Indian film director is known for his pioneering use of parallel cinema?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Ritwik Ghatak

  3. Mrinal Sen

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak, and Mrinal Sen are all pioneers of parallel cinema in India.

Which Indian film was the first to win the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival?

  1. Pather Panchali

  2. Aparajito

  3. The Apu Trilogy

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pather Panchali was the first Indian film to win the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1955.

Which Indian film director is known for his use of non-linear storytelling?

  1. Mani Ratnam

  2. Shekhar Kapur

  3. Mira Nair

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mani Ratnam is known for his use of non-linear storytelling in films such as Dil Se and Yuva.

Which Indian film was the first to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture?

  1. Mother India

  2. Salaam Bombay!

  3. Lagaan

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mother India was the first Indian film to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture in 1958.

Which Indian film director is known for his use of surrealism and magical realism?

  1. Guru Dutt

  2. Raj Kapoor

  3. Vijay Anand

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Dutt is known for his use of surrealism and magical realism in films such as Pyaasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool.

Which Indian film was the first to be shot entirely on digital video?

  1. 1942: A Love Story

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  4. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

1942: A Love Story was the first Indian film to be shot entirely on digital video in 1994.

Which Indian film director is known for his use of long takes?

  1. Sanjay Leela Bhansali

  2. Ashutosh Gowariker

  3. Rakesh Omprakash Mehra

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is known for his use of long takes in films such as Black and Devdas.

Which Indian film was the first to be released in IMAX format?

  1. Jodhaa Akbar

  2. Ra.One

  3. Krrish 3

  4. Baahubali: The Beginning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jodhaa Akbar was the first Indian film to be released in IMAX format in 2008.

Which Indian film director is known for his use of 3D technology?

  1. James Cameron

  2. Steven Spielberg

  3. Christopher Nolan

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

James Cameron is known for his use of 3D technology in films such as Avatar and Titanic.

Which Indian film was the first to be released in 4K resolution?

  1. Baahubali: The Beginning

  2. Baahubali: The Conclusion

  3. 2.0

  4. Saaho


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baahubali: The Beginning was the first Indian film to be released in 4K resolution in 2015.

Which Indian film director is known for his use of virtual reality (VR) technology?

  1. Shekhar Kapur

  2. Mira Nair

  3. Anurag Kashyap

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shekhar Kapur is known for his use of VR technology in films such as Paani and Virtual Reality.

Which Indian film was the first to be released in Dolby Atmos sound format?

  1. Baahubali: The Beginning

  2. Baahubali: The Conclusion

  3. 2.0

  4. Saaho


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baahubali: The Beginning was the first Indian film to be released in Dolby Atmos sound format in 2015.

Which Indian film director is known for his use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology?

  1. S.S. Rajamouli

  2. Karan Johar

  3. Rohit Shetty

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

S.S. Rajamouli is known for his use of AI technology in films such as Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali: The Conclusion.

Which Indian film was the first to be released in 8K resolution?

  1. RRR

  2. K.G.F: Chapter 2

  3. Ponniyin Selvan: I

  4. Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

RRR was the first Indian film to be released in 8K resolution in 2022.

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