The Early Days of Indian Cinema

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the early days of Indian cinema, from its inception to the 1950s.
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Which year is considered the birth year of Indian cinema?

  1. 1913

  2. 1917

  3. 1920

  4. 1923


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first Indian feature film, Raja Harishchandra, was released in 1913, marking the birth of Indian cinema.

Who is known as the 'Father of Indian Cinema'?

  1. Dadasaheb Phalke

  2. V. Shantaram

  3. Raj Kapoor

  4. Satyajit Ray


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dadasaheb Phalke is widely regarded as the 'Father of Indian Cinema' for his pioneering work in the early days of Indian cinema.

Which was the first Indian feature film to be released?

  1. Raja Harishchandra

  2. Alam Ara

  3. Kisan Kanya

  4. Mother India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raja Harishchandra, directed by Dadasaheb Phalke, was the first Indian feature film to be released in 1913.

Which film is considered the first Indian talkie film?

  1. Alam Ara

  2. Kisan Kanya

  3. Mother India

  4. Pukar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alam Ara, released in 1931, was the first Indian talkie film, marking a significant milestone in Indian cinema.

Who is known as the 'Melody Queen of Indian Cinema'?

  1. Lata Mangeshkar

  2. Asha Bhosle

  3. Geeta Dutt

  4. Sharda Sinha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lata Mangeshkar is widely recognized as the 'Melody Queen of Indian Cinema' for her contributions to Indian music and playback singing.

Which film is considered the first Indian film to win an Academy Award?

  1. Mother India

  2. Pather Panchali

  3. Salaam Bombay!

  4. Lagaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mother India, released in 1957, was the first Indian film to win an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Who is known as the 'Tragedy King of Indian Cinema'?

  1. Dilip Kumar

  2. Rajesh Khanna

  3. Amitabh Bachchan

  4. Shah Rukh Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dilip Kumar is often referred to as the 'Tragedy King of Indian Cinema' for his portrayal of tragic characters in films like Devdas and Mughal-e-Azam.

Which film is considered the first Indian film to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival?

  1. Pather Panchali

  2. Aparajito

  3. The World of Apu

  4. Charulata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pather Panchali, directed by Satyajit Ray, was the first Indian film to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 1955.

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

  1. Mother India

  2. Pather Panchali

  3. Salaam Bombay!

  4. Lagaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mother India, released in 1957, was the first Indian film to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture.

Who is known as the 'Showman of Indian Cinema'?

  1. Raj Kapoor

  2. Dilip Kumar

  3. Amitabh Bachchan

  4. Shah Rukh Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raj Kapoor is often referred to as the 'Showman of Indian Cinema' for his contributions to Indian cinema as an actor, producer, and director.

Which film is considered the first Indian film to be shot in color?

  1. Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje

  2. Barsaat

  3. Aan

  4. Mughal-e-Azam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje, released in 1955, was the first Indian film to be shot in color.

Which film is considered the first Indian film to be released in 70mm format?

  1. Mughal-e-Azam

  2. Aan

  3. Barsaat

  4. Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mughal-e-Azam, released in 1960, was the first Indian film to be released in 70mm format.

Who is known as the 'First Superstar of Indian Cinema'?

  1. Rajesh Khanna

  2. Amitabh Bachchan

  3. Dilip Kumar

  4. Shah Rukh Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajesh Khanna is often referred to as the 'First Superstar of Indian Cinema' for his immense popularity and fan following in the 1970s.

Which film is considered the first Indian film to be shot entirely on location?

  1. Pather Panchali

  2. Aparajito

  3. The World of Apu

  4. Charulata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pather Panchali, directed by Satyajit Ray, was the first Indian film to be shot entirely on location.

Which film is considered the first Indian film to be released in Cinemascope format?

  1. Aan

  2. Barsaat

  3. Mughal-e-Azam

  4. Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aan, released in 1952, was the first Indian film to be released in Cinemascope format.

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