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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 43

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q43

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Which of these personalities is popularly known as the ‘father of the Indian film industry’?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Dadasaheb Phalke.

  • Dadasaheb Phalka, an Indian producer-director-screenwriter is known as "The Father of Indian cinema."
  • Phalke was credited with making India's first indigenous feature film and expanding the Indian film industry today chiefly known through Bollywood productions.
  • "Raja Harishchandra", his debut film was released in 1913, and is now known as India's first full length feature film.