Consider the following statements about the National Film Awards: 1. The National Film Awards were instituted in 1954 to recognize excellence in Indian cinema and are currently administered by the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC). 2. The awards are given in three main sections: Feature Films, Non-Feature Films, and Best Writing on Cinema. 3. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award, instituted as part of the National Film Awards, is the highest official recognition for a film personality in India. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: All statements are correct

The National Film Awards began in 1954 and are now overseen by NFDC. They cover three principal sections and include the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which is regarded as the highest honor for outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.

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