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Q · History of Cinema and TheatreMedium · 45s
Which one of the following is the first Indian film to be submitted for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film?
TopicHistory of Cinema and Theatre
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Mother India (1957) directed by Mehboob Khan was India’s first official submission for the Oscars. It was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film.
Final Answer: Option B — Mother India