Q. With reference to Dadasaheb Phalke Award, consider the following statements;
1.It is India’s highest award in the field of cinema.
2.So far, the award is not awarded posthumously.
3.Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion is associated with this award.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] .1 and 3 only

[C] .2 and 3 only

[D] .1 only

Answer: B
Notes:

Statement 1 is correct: The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India’s highest award in the field of cinema.

Statement 2 is incorrect: As of 2022, there have been 52 awardees. Among those, actor Prithviraj Kapoor (1971) and actor Vinod Khanna (2017) are the only posthumous recipients.

Statement 3 is correct: The recipient is honoured for their “outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema”. The award comprises a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion, a shawl, and a cash prize of ₹1,000,000.

Source: All India Radio

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