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Trailblazers of Indian Film Industry

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the trailblazers of the Indian film industry. These are the individuals who have made significant contributions to the development and evolution of Indian cinema.
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Which actress is known as the "First Lady of Indian Cinema"?

  1. Devika Rani

  2. Madhubala

  3. Meena Kumari

  4. Nargis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Devika Rani was an Indian actress who is considered to be the "First Lady of Indian Cinema". She was the first Indian actress to achieve international recognition.

Who was the first Indian actress to win an international award?

  1. Nargis

  2. Madhubala

  3. Meena Kumari

  4. Waheeda Rehman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nargis was the first Indian actress to win an international award. She won the Best Actress award at the 1951 Cannes Film Festival for her performance in the film "Awara".

Which actress is known as the "Tragedy Queen" of Indian cinema?

  1. Meena Kumari

  2. Madhubala

  3. Nargis

  4. Waheeda Rehman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Meena Kumari was an Indian actress who is known as the "Tragedy Queen" of Indian cinema. She was known for her performances in tragic roles, such as in the films "Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam" and "Pakeezah".

Who was the first Indian actress to receive the Padma Shri award?

  1. Devika Rani

  2. Nargis

  3. Madhubala

  4. Meena Kumari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Devika Rani was the first Indian actress to receive the Padma Shri award. She was awarded the Padma Shri in 1958 for her contributions to Indian cinema.

Which actress is known as the "Dream Girl" of Indian cinema?

  1. Hema Malini

  2. Rekha

  3. Sridevi

  4. Madhuri Dixit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hema Malini is an Indian actress who is known as the "Dream Girl" of Indian cinema. She is known for her performances in romantic films, such as "Sholay" and "Seeta Aur Geeta".

Who was the first Indian actress to win the National Film Award for Best Actress?

  1. Nargis

  2. Madhubala

  3. Meena Kumari

  4. Waheeda Rehman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nargis was the first Indian actress to win the National Film Award for Best Actress. She won the award in 1958 for her performance in the film "Mother India".

Which actress is known as the "Dancing Queen" of Indian cinema?

  1. Madhuri Dixit

  2. Sridevi

  3. Rekha

  4. Hema Malini


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madhuri Dixit is an Indian actress who is known as the "Dancing Queen" of Indian cinema. She is known for her performances in dance-oriented films, such as "Tezaab" and "Dil To Pagal Hai".

Who was the first Indian actress to win the Filmfare Award for Best Actress?

  1. Nargis

  2. Madhubala

  3. Meena Kumari

  4. Waheeda Rehman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nargis was the first Indian actress to win the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She won the award in 1951 for her performance in the film "Awara".

Which actress is known as the "Lady Superstar" of Indian cinema?

  1. Sridevi

  2. Rekha

  3. Madhuri Dixit

  4. Hema Malini


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sridevi was an Indian actress who is known as the "Lady Superstar" of Indian cinema. She is known for her performances in films such as "Mr. India" and "Chandni".

Who was the first Indian actress to win an international award for her performance in a television series?

  1. Sushmita Sen

  2. Aishwarya Rai

  3. Priyanka Chopra

  4. Deepika Padukone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sushmita Sen was the first Indian actress to win an international award for her performance in a television series. She won the Best Actress award at the 2000 Emmy Awards for her performance in the television series "Aarya".

Which actress is known as the "Queen of Bollywood"?

  1. Aishwarya Rai

  2. Priyanka Chopra

  3. Deepika Padukone

  4. Katrina Kaif


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aishwarya Rai is an Indian actress who is known as the "Queen of Bollywood". She is known for her performances in films such as "Devdas" and "Jodhaa Akbar".

Who was the first Indian actress to win the Miss World pageant?

  1. Reita Faria

  2. Aishwarya Rai

  3. Priyanka Chopra

  4. Manushi Chhillar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reita Faria was the first Indian actress to win the Miss World pageant. She won the pageant in 1966.

Which actress is known as the "Dhak Dhak Girl" of Indian cinema?

  1. Madhuri Dixit

  2. Sridevi

  3. Rekha

  4. Hema Malini


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madhuri Dixit is an Indian actress who is known as the "Dhak Dhak Girl" of Indian cinema. She is known for her performances in dance-oriented films, such as "Tezaab" and "Dil To Pagal Hai".

Who was the first Indian actress to win the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress?

  1. Nargis

  2. Madhubala

  3. Meena Kumari

  4. Waheeda Rehman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nargis was the first Indian actress to win the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress. She won the award in 1958 for her performance in the film "Mother India".

Which actress is known as the "Mastani" of Indian cinema?

  1. Deepika Padukone

  2. Priyanka Chopra

  3. Aishwarya Rai

  4. Katrina Kaif


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deepika Padukone is an Indian actress who is known as the "Mastani" of Indian cinema. She is known for her performance in the film "Bajirao Mastani".

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