Q.1: Dadashaeb Phalke’s film “Mohini Bhasmasur” (1913) is significant for:
a) Being the first color film
b) Being the first film to feature female actresses (Kamlabai Gokhale)
c) Being a horror film
d) Having the longest title
Ans: b)
Imp Facts: Durgabai Kamat and her daughter Kamlabai Gokhale were the first women to act in Indian cinema in this film.
Q.2: Which of these films was NOT directed by Dadasaheb Phalke?
a) Mohini Bhasmasur
b) Satyavan Savitri
c) Alam Ara
d) Sant Tukaram (1921 version)
Ans: c)
Imp Facts: ‘Alam Ara’ (1931) was directed by Ardeshir Irani and was India’s first sound film.
Q.3: Phalke’s background in “Magical Arts” helped him in cinema by:
a) Performing on stage
b) Creating special effects and “trick photography”
c) Hypnotizing the audience
d) Marketing the film
Ans: b)
Imp Facts: He used his knowledge of magic to create “miracles” on screen, such as beheadings and divine transformations.
Q.4: What was the main source of light for indoor shoots in Phalke’s early films?
a) Electric bulbs
b) Candlelight
c) Direct sunlight through open roofs/mirrors
d) Gas lamps
Ans: c)
Imp Facts: Due to the lack of powerful electric lights, studios were often designed with glass roofs or open sides to use sunlight.
Q.5: In 1934, Phalke made a film titled “Setu Bandhan.” Why is this film significant?
a) It was his first color film
b) It was a silent film that later had sound added to it
c) It was banned by the British
d) It was his first comedy
Ans: b)
Imp Facts: To keep up with the ‘talkie’ trend, sound was dubbed over this silent film, but it was not successful.
Q.6: Which actor played Raja Harishchandra in the 1913 film?
a) Anna Salunke
b) D.D. Dabke
c) G.V. Sane
d) Gajanan Sane
Ans: b)
Imp Facts: D.D. Dabke was a stage actor who became India’s first cinematic hero.
Q.7: Phalke’s film “Kaliya Mardan” (1919) was a massive hit. What was its main attraction?
a) The use of trained animals
b) A spectacular underwater sequence of Krishna fighting the serpent
c) A romantic subplot
d) It was a social drama
Ans: b)
Imp Facts: The underwater fight scene was a technical marvel for the Indian audience in 1919.
Q.8: Which city’s Coronation Cinema witnessed the birth of the Indian film industry?
a) Kolkata
b) Chennai
c) Mumbai
d) Delhi
Ans: c)
Imp Facts: Located in the Girgaon area, this theatre hosted the first public show of ‘Raja Harishchandra’.
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Q.9: How did Phalke raise the initial capital to go to London?
a) Government Grant
b) Bank Loan
c) Life insurance policy and household goods
d) Lottery
Ans: c)
Imp Facts: He mortgaged his life insurance and sold items to prove his dedication to his dream.
Q.10: Who played the role of the sage Vishwamitra in “Raja Harishchandra”?
a) D.D. Dabke
b) G.V. Sane
c) Bhalchandra Phalke
d) Anna Salunke
Ans: b)
Imp Facts: G.V. Sane was a key member of Phalke’s troupe and played many antagonistic roles.
Q.11: Phalke’s “Hindustan Cinema Film Company” was an early example of:
a) A cooperative society
b) A public-private partnership
c) A “Film Colony” where staff lived and worked together
d) A digital studio
Ans: c)
Imp Facts: He created a community in Nashik where actors and technicians lived, trained, and worked under one roof.
Q.12: Which of these was a short film made by Dadasaheb Phalke?
a) Pithache Panje
b) How Films are Prepared
c) Scenes of the River Thames
d) Both a and b
Ans: d)
Imp Facts: He made ‘How Films are Prepared’ to educate the public about the filmmaking process.
Q.13: Why did Phalke initially struggle to find women to act in his films?
a) Lack of acting schools
b) Acting was seen as synonymous with prostitution in that era
c) Women were too busy with housework
d) High salary demands
Ans: b)
Imp Facts: Social taboos were so strong that even professional dancers refused to act in front of a camera.
Q.14: What was the title of the first documentary-style film made by Phalke?
a) Ankur
b) A Bird’s Eye View of Budh Gaya
c) Life of a Plant
d) Growth of a Plant
Ans: d)
Imp Facts: He used time-lapse photography to show a pea plant growing, which served as a demo to convince financiers.
Q.15: In Phalke’s 1913 production, how were the title cards presented?
a) They were spoken by a narrator
b) They were written in Marathi, Hindi, and English
c) There were no titles
d) They were animated
Ans: b)
Imp Facts: Multilingual titles were used to ensure the film could be understood by a diverse Indian audience.
Q.16: Which of Phalke’s films is known for the scene of “Lanka” being set on fire?
a) Raja Harishchandra
b) Lanka Dahan
c) Ram Rajya
d) Hanuman Janma
Ans: b)
Imp Facts: The burning of the set in ‘Lanka Dahan’ was so realistic that it became one of the most talked-about scenes of the decade.
Q.17: The “Phalke Award” is presented annually at which event?
a) Filmfare Awards
b) National Film Awards
c) IIFA Awards
d) Screen Awards
Ans: b)
Imp Facts: It is presented by the President of India at the National Film Awards ceremony.
Q.18: Dadasaheb Phalke’s birthday (April 30) is celebrated as:
a) National Cinema Day
b) Indian Film Day
c) Art Day
d) None of the above
Ans: d)
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Q.19: What was the name of the magician under whom Phalke worked and learned “trick” techniques?
a) P.C. Sorcar
b) Professor Carl Hertz
c) Magician Bhaskar
d) Harry Houdini
Ans: b)
Imp Facts: Phalke’s stint as a magician’s assistant taught him the art of illusion, which he applied to his films.
Q.20: At the time of his death in 1944, what was Dadasaheb Phalke’s financial condition?
a) He was a multi-millionaire
b) He was living in poverty and relative obscurity
c) He was a government official
d) He owned a major theatre chain
Ans: b)
Imp Facts: With the advent of sound and studio systems, Phalke’s style became outdated, and he died in financial distress.
Q.21: How many years of the Indian film industry were completed in 2013?
a) 50
b) 75
c) 100
d) 125
Ans: c)
Imp Facts: The centenary of Indian cinema was celebrated in 2013, counting from the release of ‘Raja Harishchandra’.
Q.22: Dadasaheb Phalke is often called:
a) The Showman of India
b) The Father of Indian Cinema
c) The First Director
d) The Mughal-e-Azam of Films
Ans: b)
Imp Facts: He is credited with bringing the medium of cinema to India and establishing the first successful production house.
Q.23: What did Phalke do to convince people that the characters on screen were not “ghosts”?
a) He gave public speeches
b) He showed them a short film of a growing plant first
c) He invited people to touch the screen
d) He performed a puja before the screening
Ans: b)
Imp Facts: People were terrified of moving images, so he used a technical demonstration to explain the science.
Q.24: Which of these was NOT a department handled by Phalke in “Raja Harishchandra”?
a) Scriptwriting
b) Cinematography
c) Direction
d) Playback Singing
Ans: d)
Imp Facts: As it was a silent film, there was no playback singing. Phalke handled almost every technical and creative aspect himself.
Q.25: Dadasaheb Phalke passed away in which city?
a) Mumbai
b) Nashik
c) Pune
d) Delhi
Ans: b)
Imp Facts: He breathed his last on February 16, 1944, in Nashik, the city where he built his legacy.
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