SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 74

SSC CPO Tier I - 13th December 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q74

In which year was the coveted Dadasaheb Phalke Award instituted?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct option is option 4 i.e. 1969.

Dadasaheb Palke Award The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was introduced in 1969 by the government to recognise the contribution of film personalities towards the development of Indian Cinema.
  Amitabh Bachchan has been honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke award at the 66th National Film Awards ceremony.
  The very first recipient of this award was Devika Rani who received it in 1969 on the occasion of the 17th National Films Awards.