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Q · History of Cinema and TheatreMedium · 45s
Consider the following statements regarding the first full-length Indian feature film: 1. Raja Harishchandra was released in 1913. 2. It was produced and directed by Dadasaheb Phalke. 3. It was based on a story from the Mahabharata. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
TopicHistory of Cinema and Theatre
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Raja Harishchandra (1913) was India’s first full-length feature film directed and produced by Dadasaheb Phalke. It was based on the legendary story of King Harishchandra from Hindu mythology but not directly from the Mahabharata.
Final Answer: Option A — 1 and 2 only