Indian Documentary Films on Social Issues

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Which of the following documentaries explores the issue of female infanticide in India?

  1. Daughters of Mother India

  2. India's Daughter

  3. The Burning Train

  4. Slumdog Millionaire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Daughters of Mother India is a 2018 documentary film that delves into the issue of female infanticide in India, highlighting the challenges faced by girls and women in the country.

Who directed the documentary film "An Insignificant Man"?

  1. Khushboo Ranka

  2. Anand Patwardhan

  3. Rakesh Sharma

  4. Mira Nair


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Khushboo Ranka directed the documentary film "An Insignificant Man", which chronicles the life and political journey of Arvind Kejriwal, the former Chief Minister of Delhi.

Which documentary film focuses on the lives of transgender people in India?

  1. Bombay Talkies

  2. The Lunchbox

  3. Pink

  4. The World Before Her


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The World Before Her is a 2012 documentary film that follows the lives of four transgender women in India, exploring their struggles and triumphs in a society that often marginalizes them.

Which of the following documentaries examines the plight of manual scavengers in India?

  1. Katiyabaaz

  2. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha

  3. Pad Man

  4. Masaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Katiyabaaz is a 2018 documentary film that sheds light on the lives of manual scavengers in India, highlighting the inhumane conditions they work in and the social stigma they face.

Who directed the documentary film "India's Daughter"?

  1. Leslee Udwin

  2. Deepa Mehta

  3. Mira Nair

  4. Zoya Akhtar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Leslee Udwin directed the documentary film "India's Daughter", which explores the aftermath of the 2012 Delhi gang rape and murder case and examines the attitudes towards women in Indian society.

Which documentary film delves into the issue of caste discrimination in India?

  1. Article 15

  2. Jai Bhim

  3. Newton

  4. Court


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Court is a 2014 documentary film that follows the trial of a Dalit musician accused of murdering a member of a higher caste, highlighting the pervasive nature of caste discrimination in India.

Who directed the documentary film "The Great Indian Kitchen"?

  1. Jeo Baby

  2. Alankrita Shrivastava

  3. Anurag Kashyap

  4. Zoya Akhtar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jeo Baby directed the documentary film "The Great Indian Kitchen", which explores the struggles faced by women in traditional Indian households, particularly in relation to domestic labor and gender roles.

Which documentary film focuses on the issue of air pollution in Delhi?

  1. Delhi Belly

  2. Airpocalypse

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. Delhi 6


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Airpocalypse is a 2018 documentary film that examines the severe air pollution crisis in Delhi, highlighting its impact on the health of its residents and the challenges in addressing the issue.

Who directed the documentary film "Anhey Ghore Da Daan"?

  1. Gurvinder Singh

  2. Rituparno Ghosh

  3. Mani Ratnam

  4. Satyajit Ray


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gurvinder Singh directed the documentary film "Anhey Ghore Da Daan", which explores the lives of migrant workers in Punjab, India, and the challenges they face in finding work and securing a stable livelihood.

Which documentary film examines the issue of water scarcity in India?

  1. Paani

  2. Jal

  3. Water

  4. The Lunchbox


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Paani is a 2010 documentary film that investigates the water crisis in India, highlighting the struggles faced by communities in accessing clean and safe water.

Who directed the documentary film "The Unseen Enemy"?

  1. Deepa Mehta

  2. Mira Nair

  3. Anand Patwardhan

  4. Rakesh Sharma


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Anand Patwardhan directed the documentary film "The Unseen Enemy", which explores the impact of nuclear weapons and the nuclear arms race on the lives of ordinary people.

Which documentary film focuses on the issue of child labor in India?

  1. Slumdog Millionaire

  2. Salaam Bombay!

  3. The Lunchbox

  4. Pink


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Salaam Bombay! is a 1988 documentary film that follows the lives of street children in Mumbai, India, highlighting the challenges they face and the exploitation they often endure.

Who directed the documentary film "The Burning Train"?

  1. Ramesh Sippy

  2. Yash Chopra

  3. Raj Kapoor

  4. Guru Dutt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ramesh Sippy directed the documentary film "The Burning Train", which explores the aftermath of a train accident in India and the rescue efforts undertaken by the authorities.

Which documentary film examines the issue of religious extremism in India?

  1. My Name Is Khan

  2. The Lunchbox

  3. Pink

  4. Article 15


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Article 15 is a 2019 documentary film that investigates the rise of religious extremism and caste-based violence in India, particularly in relation to the murder of a young Dalit woman.

Who directed the documentary film "The Lunchbox"?

  1. Ritesh Batra

  2. Zoya Akhtar

  3. Mira Nair

  4. Anurag Kashyap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ritesh Batra directed the documentary film "The Lunchbox", which explores the unlikely connection that develops between a lonely housewife and a businessman through a mistaken lunch delivery.

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