The winner of the Dada Saheb Phalke award for the year 2005 is

(A) Devanand 

(B) Adoor Gopalakrishnan 

(C) Shivaji Ganeshan 

(D) Mrinal Sen

Correct Ans: (B)

Explanation:
Adoor Gopalakrishnan won the Dada Saheb Phalke Award for 2005. He is an eminent Indian film director and screenwriter. The Government of India presents this prestigious award annually for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema. Adoor Gopalakrishnan is known for his exceptional work in the Malayalam film industry. He has significantly contributed to Indian cinema through his realistic and socially relevant films. National and international audiences have recognized his films for their artistic excellence.