GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

HONOURS AND AWARDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is India’s highest award in cinema?
A
Dadasaheb Phalke Award
B
National Film Award
C
Arjuna Award
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India’s highest award in cinema given annually by the Government of India for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema.

Detailed explanation-2: -The very first recipient of this award was Devika Rani who received it in 1969 on the occasion of the 17th National Films Awards. Dadasaheb Phalke is known as the ‘Father of Indian Cinema’.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Vinod Khanna. Vinod Khanna was posthumously honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 65th National Film Awards. Vinod Khanna was the 49th recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India’s highest award in cinema.

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