The Indian Film Awards

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Which award is considered the most prestigious in Indian cinema?

  1. National Film Awards

  2. Filmfare Awards

  3. IIFA Awards

  4. Zee Cine Awards


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Film Awards are presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.

Who was the first recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award?

  1. Prithviraj Kapoor

  2. Devika Rani

  3. B.R. Chopra

  4. Raj Kapoor


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Devika Rani, known as the 'First Lady of Indian Cinema', was the first recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1969.

Which film won the first National Film Award for Best Feature Film?

  1. Neecha Nagar

  2. Do Bigha Zamin

  3. Pather Panchali

  4. Shree 420


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chetan Anand's 'Neecha Nagar' won the first National Film Award for Best Feature Film in 1954.

Which actor has won the most Filmfare Awards for Best Actor?

  1. Dilip Kumar

  2. Amitabh Bachchan

  3. Shah Rukh Khan

  4. Aamir Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dilip Kumar holds the record for winning the most Filmfare Awards for Best Actor, with eight awards.

Which actress has won the most Filmfare Awards for Best Actress?

  1. Madhuri Dixit

  2. Sridevi

  3. Nutan

  4. Shabana Azmi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nutan has won the most Filmfare Awards for Best Actress, with five awards.

Which film won the first IIFA Award for Best Film?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Raja Hindustani

  3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  4. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aditya Chopra's 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' won the first IIFA Award for Best Film in 2000.

Which film won the first Zee Cine Award for Best Film?

  1. 1942: A Love Story

  2. Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

  3. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  4. Raja Hindustani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vidhu Vinod Chopra's '1942: A Love Story' won the first Zee Cine Award for Best Film in 1997.

Which award is given to the best debut director in Indian cinema?

  1. Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director

  2. National Film Award for Best Debut Director

  3. IIFA Award for Best Debut Director

  4. Zee Cine Award for Best Debut Director


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Film Award for Best Debut Director is presented annually to the best debut director in Indian cinema.

Which award is given to the best supporting actor in Indian cinema?

  1. Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor

  2. National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor

  3. IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actor

  4. Zee Cine Award for Best Supporting Actor


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor is presented annually to the best supporting actor in Indian cinema.

Which award is given to the best supporting actress in Indian cinema?

  1. Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress

  2. National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress

  3. IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress

  4. Zee Cine Award for Best Supporting Actress


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress is presented annually to the best supporting actress in Indian cinema.

Which award is given to the best music director in Indian cinema?

  1. Filmfare Award for Best Music Director

  2. National Film Award for Best Music Director

  3. IIFA Award for Best Music Director

  4. Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Film Award for Best Music Director is presented annually to the best music director in Indian cinema.

Which award is given to the best lyricist in Indian cinema?

  1. Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist

  2. National Film Award for Best Lyricist

  3. IIFA Award for Best Lyricist

  4. Zee Cine Award for Best Lyricist


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Film Award for Best Lyricist is presented annually to the best lyricist in Indian cinema.

Which award is given to the best playback singer (male) in Indian cinema?

  1. Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer (Male)

  2. National Film Award for Best Playback Singer (Male)

  3. IIFA Award for Best Playback Singer (Male)

  4. Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer (Male)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Film Award for Best Playback Singer (Male) is presented annually to the best playback singer (male) in Indian cinema.

Which award is given to the best playback singer (female) in Indian cinema?

  1. Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer (Female)

  2. National Film Award for Best Playback Singer (Female)

  3. IIFA Award for Best Playback Singer (Female)

  4. Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer (Female)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Film Award for Best Playback Singer (Female) is presented annually to the best playback singer (female) in Indian cinema.

Which award is given to the best choreographer in Indian cinema?

  1. Filmfare Award for Best Choreography

  2. National Film Award for Best Choreography

  3. IIFA Award for Best Choreography

  4. Zee Cine Award for Best Choreography


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Film Award for Best Choreography is presented annually to the best choreographer in Indian cinema.

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