UPSC Prelims 2003 Q60: Art & Culture – Cultural Institutions & Awards
Who among the following was selected for the 2001 Dada Saheb Phalke Award?
- (a) Dev Anand
- (b) Lata Mangeshkar
- (c) Ramanand Sagar
- (d) Yash Chopra
Answer: (d) Yash Chopra
Explanation
Dada Saheb Phalke Award for 2001
| Person | Dada Saheb Phalke Award |
|---|---|
| Yash Chopra | Yes — for 2001 |
| Dev Anand | 2002 |
| Lata Mangeshkar | Not a recipient of this award |
| Ramanand Sagar | Not a recipient |
Yash Chopra was selected for the Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year 2001.
Answer: (d) Yash Chopra.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Dev Anand received it for 2002.
- (b) Incorrect. Lata Mangeshkar did not receive the Phalke Award.
- (c) Incorrect. Ramanand Sagar did not receive it.
- (d) CORRECT. Yash Chopra was chosen for 2001.
Key point
Phalke: 2000 Asha Bhosle, 2001 Yash Chopra, 2002 Dev Anand.
Remember
Yash Chopra won the Dada Saheb Phalke Award for 2001.
Common mistakes
- Mixing Dev Anand (2002) with Yash Chopra (2001).
- Assuming Lata Mangeshkar received it.
- Forgetting the order of recent winners.
Exam tip
Recent Phalke winners: Asha Bhosle, Yash Chopra, Dev Anand, Mrinal Sen.
Sources
- Directorate of Film Festivals, Government of India — Dadasaheb Phalke Award: list of recipients
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — Dadasaheb Phalke Award