The Rise of Indian Cinema as a Global Phenomenon

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Which Indian film was the first to win an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film?

  1. Mother India

  2. Salaam Bombay!

  3. Lagaan

  4. Slumdog Millionaire


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Slumdog Millionaire won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2009.

Which Indian actor has starred in the most number of films?

  1. Amitabh Bachchan

  2. Rajesh Khanna

  3. Dilip Kumar

  4. Dev Anand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amitabh Bachchan has starred in over 200 films in his career.

Which Indian film is the highest-grossing film of all time?

  1. Dangal

  2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  3. PK

  4. Sanju


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion grossed over ₹1,800 crore worldwide.

Which Indian film director is known as the 'Father of Indian Cinema'?

  1. Dadasaheb Phalke

  2. Satyajit Ray

  3. Raj Kapoor

  4. Guru Dutt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dadasaheb Phalke is known as the 'Father of Indian Cinema' for his contribution to the development of Indian cinema.

Which Indian film genre is known for its elaborate dance and music sequences?

  1. Bollywood

  2. Tollywood

  3. Kollywood

  4. Mollywood


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bollywood is known for its elaborate dance and music sequences.

Which Indian film industry is based in Mumbai?

  1. Bollywood

  2. Tollywood

  3. Kollywood

  4. Mollywood


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bollywood is based in Mumbai.

Which Indian film industry is based in Chennai?

  1. Bollywood

  2. Tollywood

  3. Kollywood

  4. Mollywood


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kollywood is based in Chennai.

Which Indian film industry is based in Hyderabad?

  1. Bollywood

  2. Tollywood

  3. Kollywood

  4. Mollywood


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tollywood is based in Hyderabad.

Which Indian film industry is based in Kochi?

  1. Bollywood

  2. Tollywood

  3. Kollywood

  4. Mollywood


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mollywood is based in Kochi.

Which Indian film festival is held annually in Goa?

  1. International Film Festival of India

  2. Mumbai International Film Festival

  3. Kolkata International Film Festival

  4. Chennai International Film Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Film Festival of India is held annually in Goa.

Which Indian film critic is known for his sharp wit and incisive reviews?

  1. Roger Ebert

  2. Pauline Kael

  3. Stanley Kauffmann

  4. Rajeev Masand


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajeev Masand is known for his sharp wit and incisive reviews.

Which Indian film magazine is the oldest and most respected in the country?

  1. Filmfare

  2. Screen

  3. India Today

  4. The Hindu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Filmfare is the oldest and most respected film magazine in India.

Which Indian film awards ceremony is considered the equivalent of the Academy Awards?

  1. Filmfare Awards

  2. National Film Awards

  3. International Indian Film Academy Awards

  4. Zee Cine Awards


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Film Awards are considered the equivalent of the Academy Awards in India.

Which Indian film actor is known as the 'King of Romance'?

  1. Shah Rukh Khan

  2. Salman Khan

  3. Aamir Khan

  4. Akshay Kumar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shah Rukh Khan is known as the 'King of Romance'.

Which Indian film actress is known as the 'Queen of Bollywood'?

  1. Madhuri Dixit

  2. Sridevi

  3. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

  4. Deepika Padukone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madhuri Dixit is known as the 'Queen of Bollywood'.

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