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Q. Consider the following statements regarding Dadasaheb Phalke Award:
1.It is the highest award in Indian cinema.
2.The President of Indiapresents the award.
3.The award is given once in a year.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] 1 and 2 only

[D] 1 and 3 only

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is recognized as India’s highest award in the field of cinema. It is presented annually at the National Film Awards ceremony.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is presented at the National Film Awards ceremony by the Directorate of Film Festivals, which is part of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Source: The Hindu

Q. Consider the following statements regarding Dadasaheb Phalke Award: 1.It is the highest award in Indian cinema. 2.The President of Indiapresents the award. 3.The award is given once in a year. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding Dadasaheb Phalke Award:
1.It is the highest award in Indian cinema.
2.The President of Indiapresents the award.
3.The award is given once in a year.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?