Arrange the following films in the correct chronological order of their release, from earliest to latest:

1.Alam Ara

2.Do Bigha Zameen

3.Raja Harish Chandra

4.Garam Hawa

5.Sholay

A2, 1, 3, 5, 4

B1, 2, 3, 4, 5

C4, 1, 3, 2, 5

D3, 1, 2, 4, 5 ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 3, 1, 2, 4, 5

Explanation

In order of release the films run Raja Harishchandra, Alam Ara, Do Bigha Zameen, Garam Hawa then Sholay.

Statement 3 Raja Harishchandra is earliest, the silent debut of 1913.

Statement 1 Alam Ara follows in 1931 as the first talkie.

Statement 2 Do Bigha Zameen comes next in 1953, Bimal Roy's social drama.

Statement 4 Garam Hawa follows in 1974, the acclaimed Partition-themed film.

Statement 5 Sholay is latest, the 1975 blockbuster.

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