National Film Awards — Set 3
Awards & Honors · राष्ट्रीय फिल्म पुरस्कार · Questions 21–30 of 60
The 'Special Jury Award' in the National Film Awards is represented by which symbol?
Correct Answer: A. Silver Lotus
The Special Jury Award is given for a film or individual performance that the jury deems exceptional. It comes under the 'Rajat Kamal' or Silver Lotus category. It serves to recognize artistic merit that might not fit traditional categories.
Which film won the first National Film Award for Best Children's Film in 1954?
Correct Answer: D. None (No award given)
In the inaugural year 1954, no film was found suitable for the Best Children's Film category. The award was introduced to encourage the creation of content specifically for younger audiences. 'Jaldeep' became the first film to win this award in 1956.
Who was the first non-actor to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award?
Correct Answer: A. B.N. Sircar
B.N. Sircar, the founder of New Theatres in Kolkata, received the award in 1970. He was a pioneering producer who helped establish a professional studio system in India. The award honors contributions across all technical and creative fields of filmmaking.
Which was the first Kannada film to win the National Film Award for Best Feature Film?
Correct Answer: A. Samskara
The film 'Samskara' directed by Pattabhirama Reddy won the top honor in 1970. It is based on a novel by U.R. Ananthamurthy and deals with complex caste dynamics. This victory established Kannada parallel cinema as a force to be reckoned with.
Which artist has won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer the maximum number of times?
Correct Answer: C. K.S. Chithra
K.S. Chithra has won the Best Female Playback Singer award six times in various languages. She is affectionately known as the 'Nightingale of South India'. Her ability to sing in multiple Indian languages with perfection is widely admired.
The award for Best Editing was introduced in which decade of the National Film Awards?
Correct Answer: C. 1970s
The Best Editing award was first presented in 1976 to honor the technical craft of assembly. The first winner was G.G. Mayekar for the film 'Kondura'. Editing is essential for defining the pace and rhythm of a cinematic story.
Who is the first lyricist to win the National Film Award for Best Lyrics?
Correct Answer: C. Kannadasan
Kannadasan won the inaugural Best Lyrics award in 1968 for the Tamil film 'Kuzhanthaikkaga'. He was a legendary poet and songwriter who wrote thousands of songs. Lyrics play a central role in conveying the emotional core of Indian film songs.
Which film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in 1999, the year of the awards' 47th edition?
Correct Answer: A. Vanaprastham
The Indo-French production 'Vanaprastham' (Malayalam) won the Best Film award in 1999. It stars Mohanlal as a Kathakali dancer and explores the conflict between art and reality. The film is noted for its high technical standards and emotional depth.
The National Film Award for Best Choreography was first awarded to which film?
Correct Answer: A. Shatranj Ke Khilari
The category was introduced in 1991, and Birju Maharaj won it for Satyajit Ray's 'Shatranj Ke Khilari'. This award recognizes the contribution of classical and modern dance forms to cinema. It highlights the importance of movement in visual storytelling.
Which state has won the 'Most Film Friendly State' award introduced in recent years?
Correct Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh was the first to win this special category introduced in 2015. This award encourages states to provide better infrastructure and incentives for filmmaking. It aims to decentralize the film industry from traditional hubs.