Q41. Which organization is known for its efforts in the field of documentary filmmaking in India?
a) Films Division
b) National Film Archive of India (NFAI)
c) Children’s Film Society, India (CFSI)
d) Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF)
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Correct Answer: a) Films Division
Explanation: The Films Division of India is a film production house belonging to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, primarily known for its historical documentary filmmaking and news magazine production.
Q42. The National Film Archive of India (NFAI) is located in which city?
a) Mumbai
b) Pune
c) Kolkata
d) Chennai
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Correct Answer: b) Pune
Explanation: The National Film Archive of India (NFAI) is located in Pune, Maharashtra. It is a repository of the country’s rich cinematic heritage and works towards the preservation, conservation, and restoration of film materials.
Q43. Which organization is responsible for organizing the International Film Festival of India (IFFI)?
a) Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF)
b) National Film Development Corporation (NFDC)
c) Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)
d) Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)
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Correct Answer: a) Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF)
Explanation: The Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF) is an organization set up by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, responsible for organizing the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) and other national and international film festivals in the country.
Q44. The Children’s Film Society, India (CFSI) was founded by which Prime Minister of India?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Indira Gandhi
c) Rajiv Gandhi
d) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
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Correct Answer: a) Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation: The Children’s Film Society, India (CFSI) was founded in 1955 by India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Its primary objective is to produce, distribute, and exhibit films for children.
Q45. Which organization is known for its work in promoting the Indian classical music and dance heritage globally?
a) Spic Macay
b) Sangeet Natak Akademi
c) Sahitya Akademi
d) Lalit Kala Akademi
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Correct Answer: a) Spic Macay
Explanation: Spic Macay (Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth) is a non-profit organization that promotes Indian classical music, dance, and culture among youth, both in India and globally.
Q46. The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) was founded by which Indian leader?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Mahatma Gandhi
c) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Correct Answer: c) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Explanation: The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) was founded in 1950 by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, independent India’s first Education Minister. Its primary objective is to actively participate in the formulation and implementation of policies and programs pertaining to India’s external cultural relations.
Q47. Which organization is responsible for the promotion and preservation of folk art and culture in India?
a) National Folklore Support Centre (NFSC)
b) Sangeet Natak Akademi
c) Sahitya Akademi
d) Lalit Kala Akademi
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Correct Answer: a) National Folklore Support Centre (NFSC)
Explanation: The National Folklore Support Centre (NFSC) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization based in Chennai, dedicated to the promotion and preservation of folk art and culture in India.
Q48. The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) is located in which Indian city?
a) Mumbai
b) New Delhi
c) Kolkata
d) Chennai
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Correct Answer: a) Mumbai
Explanation: The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), located in Mumbai, is India’s premier cultural institution. It was established to promote and preserve the country’s rich heritage of music, dance, theatre, film, literature, and photography.
Q49. Which organization is known for its work in the preservation and promotion of Indian cinema?
a) Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)
b) National Film Archive of India (NFAI)
c) Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)
d) Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF)
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Correct Answer: b) National Film Archive of India (NFAI)
Explanation: The National Film Archive of India (NFAI) is dedicated to the preservation, conservation, and restoration of film materials. Its activities include archiving, research, and dissemination of Indian cinema.
Q50. The Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) is an organization under which ministry?
a) Ministry of Culture
b) Ministry of Human Resource Development
c) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
d) Ministry of Education
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Correct Answer: a)Ministry of Education