Quiz On Dadasaheb Phalke

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On 3rd May 1913, India's first full-length feature film ‘Raja Harishchandra’ was released by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, popularly known as Dadasaheb Phalke. As Indian cinema completes 100 years, we give you a quiz on the man who was known as the father of Indian cinema and his film.

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1.
- Dadasaheb worked at the Archaeological Survey of India at which post?
- A.
  
  Director
- B.
  
  Draftsmen
- C.
  
  Editor
2.

Phalke Film Co was established in the year ______.
- A.
  
  1917
- B.
  
  1915
- C.
  
  1913
3.

Which was the last silent film made by Dadasaheb Phalke?
- A.
  
  'Satyavan Savitri'
- B.
  
  'Setubandhan'
- C.
  
  'Shri Krishna Janam'
4.

Which is the only talkie film made by Dadasaheb Phalke?
- A.
  
  'Mohini Bhasmasur'
- B.
  
  'Kaliya Madan'
- C.
  
  'Gangavataran'
5.

Which of these was Dadasaheb Phalke's biggest hit?
- A.
  
  'Lanka Dahan'
- B.
  
  'Chandrahasa'
- C.
  
  'Vasantsena'
6.

Who was the first recipient for Dadasaheb Phalke Award?
- A.
  
  Devika Rani Roerich
- B.
  
  Pritviraj Chauhan
- C.
  
  K. Asif
7.
Anna Salunke who played the role of Taramati in 'Raja Harishchandra' worked as _______.
- A.
  
  Film technician
- B.
  
  Cook
- C.
  
  Foreman
8.
'Raja Harishchandra' was premiered a year before its release. Is this statement true or false?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Dadasaheb Phalke started his career as a _____________.
- A.
  
  Producer
- B.
  
  Photographer
- C.
  
  Printing Press
10.

What is the running time of ‘Raja Harishchandra’?
- A.
  
  3 hours
- B.
  
  1 hours and 30 minutes
- C.
  
  50 minutes