GK Quiz on National Film Awards

Take the following quiz to answer some questions about National Film Awards. These are the highest honour of the film industry in India. 

1. On which day is the National Film Awards organized every year?

1. May 15
2. May 3
3. April 1
4. January 26

Ans. b

Explanation: The National Film Awards are organized on May 3 every year. 

2. How many films were there in the Feature Film category in the 67th National Film Awards?

1. 220
2. 461
3. 2000
4. 2210

Ans. b

Explanation: In the year 2021, there were a total of 461 films in the Feature Film category and 220 films in the Non-Feature Film category. 

3. Which state was announced the most film-friendly state in India in National Film Awards 2021?

1. Delhi
2. Maharashtra
3. Sikkim
4. West Bengal

Ans. c

Explanation: In the 67th National Film Awards most film-friendly state award was given to Sikkim.

4. Who wrote the book A Gandhian Affair: India’s Curious Portrayal of Love in Cinema?

1. Sanjay Suri
2. Ramchandra Guha
3. Eknath Easwaran
4. None of the above 

Ans. a

Explanation: At the 67th National Film Awards the best book on cinema award was given to “A Gandhian Affair: India’s Curious Portrayal of Love in Cinema” by Sanjay Suri.

5. Which film was awarded the Best Short Fiction Film Award in National Awards 2021?

1. Radha
2. Custody
3. Small Scale Societies
4. None of the above

Ans. b

Explanation: Best Short Fiction Film award was given to Custody at the 67th National Film Awards.

6. Which mainstream movie had won four awards at the 66th National Film Awards?

1. Uri
2. Raazi
3. Mission Mangal
4. Gully Boy

Ans. a

Explanation: In the 66th edition, Uri: The Surgical Strike movie had won four awards.

7. Who presents the National Film Awards?

1. The Prime Minister
2. The President
3. The Home Minister
4. The Critics Board of India

Ans. b

Explanation: The President of India presents the National Film Awards every year

8. Who appoints the National Film Awards Panel?

1. The National Film Board
2. The Government of India
3. The President of India
4. It’s a Constitutional Body

Ans. b

Explanation: Every year, a national panel appointed by the government selects the winning entry, and the award ceremony is held in New Delhi.

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