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Flashcards on Historical Development of Indian Cinema
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Year when the first Indian feature film was released
1913
Name of the first Indian feature film
Raja Harishchandra
The period known as the Golden Age of Indian Cinema
Late 1940s to 1960s
First color film made in India
Kisan Kanya
Director known as the Father of Indian Cinema
Dadasaheb Phalke
The film industry based in Mumbai is popularly called
Bollywood
India's first International Film Festival was held in
1952
The major film industry of South India is known as
Tollywood
Satyajit Ray's debut film that won eleven international prizes
Pather Panchali
First Indian movie to be nominated for an Oscar
Mother India
The movement characterized by the use of new themes and techniques in the 1970s
Parallel Cinema
Famous Indian film studio established in 1931 by Devika Rani and Himanshu Rai
Bombay Talkies
First Indian talkie film
Alam Ara
The music duo famous for revolutionizing Bollywood music in the late 1940s and 1950s
Shankar-Jaikishan
The Indian government's highest award for films
Dadasaheb Phalke Award
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In which year was 'Raja Harishchandra', the first Indian feature film, released?
1913
1920
1931
1947
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Which period is known as the Golden Age of Indian Cinema?
1930s to 1940s
1950s to 1970s
Late 1940s to 1960s
1980s to 1990s
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Who is known as the Father of Indian Cinema?
Dadasaheb Phalke
Satyajit Ray
Raj Kapoor
Bimal Roy
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Which was the first color film made in India?
Mughal-E-Azam
Aan
Kisan Kanya
Mother India
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What is the nickname given to the film industry based in Mumbai?
Sandalwood
Bollywood
Kollywood
Ollywood
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Which was the first International Film Festival held in India?
1975
1982
1952
1965
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What was the debut film of acclaimed director Satyajit Ray?
Charulata
Aparajito
Pather Panchali
The World of Apu
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Which is the first Indian movie to be nominated for an Oscar?
Mother India
Salaam Bombay!
Lagaan
Gandhi
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Which famous film studio was established in 1931 by Devika Rani and Himanshu Rai?
Bombay Talkies
Prabhat Film Company
New Theatres
Madras Talkies
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What name is given to the Indian government's highest award for films?
Padma Bhushan
Arjuna Award
Dadasaheb Phalke Award
National Film Award
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