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National Film Awards for Best Documentary Film

The National Film Awards for Best Documentary Film is one of the most prestigious awards in Indian cinema. It is given annually to the best documentary film produced in the country. The award was first given in 1951, and has been awarded to some of the most acclaimed documentary filmmakers in India.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the first recipient of the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film?

  1. Satyajit Ray
  2. Bimal Roy
  3. Mehboob Khan
  4. Raj Kapoor
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which film won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 2021?

  1. Searching for Saraswati
  2. The Great Escape
  3. The Elephant Whisperers
  4. Writing with Fire
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which filmmaker has won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film the most number of times?

  1. Satyajit Ray
  2. Bimal Roy
  3. Shyam Benegal
  4. Mrinal Sen
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 1975?

  1. Ankur
  2. Sholay
  3. Deewaar
  4. Mrigayaa
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 1983?

  1. Gandhi
  2. Ardh Satya
  3. Masoom
  4. Vijeta
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 1995?

  1. Bandit Queen
  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
  3. Rangeela
  4. 1942: A Love Story
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 2005?

  1. Black
  2. Swades
  3. Rang De Basanti
  4. Lage Raho Munna Bhai
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 2010?

  1. 3 Idiots
  2. My Name Is Khan
  3. Dabangg
  4. Raajneeti
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 2015?

  1. PK
  2. Bajrangi Bhaijaan
  3. Tanu Weds Manu Returns
  4. Piku
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 2020?

  1. Gully Boy
  2. Uri: The Surgical Strike
  3. Kabir Singh
  4. Article 15
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 1960?

  1. Mughal-e-Azam
  2. Anari
  3. Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai
  4. Madhumati
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 1965?

  1. Waqt
  2. Gumnaam
  3. Shaheed
  4. Haqeeqat
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 1970?

  1. Aradhana
  2. Satyakam
  3. Khilona
  4. Do Raaste
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 1980?

  1. Sholay
  2. Deewaar
  3. Trishul
  4. Kaala Patthar
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Documentary Film in 1990?

  1. Maine Pyar Kiya
  2. Dil
  3. Lamhe
  4. Saajan
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