Language and Cinema in India

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the intricate relationship between language and cinema in India, exploring various aspects such as multilingualism, language policies, and the impact of cinema on language usage and identity.
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Which Indian film, released in 1931, is widely regarded as the first talkie film in the country?

  1. Raja Harishchandra

  2. Alam Ara

  3. Devdas

  4. Mother India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Alam Ara, directed by Ardeshir Irani, was the first Indian talkie film, released in 1931.

The Indian constitution recognizes how many official languages?

  1. 18

  2. 22

  3. 28

  4. 34


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indian constitution recognizes 22 official languages.

Which language has the most number of speakers in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Marathi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India, with over 400 million native speakers.

The term 'Bollywood' is often used to refer to which film industry in India?

  1. Tamil Cinema

  2. Kannada Cinema

  3. Telugu Cinema

  4. Hindi Cinema


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bollywood is a term used to refer to the Hindi film industry based in Mumbai, India.

Which Indian film director is known for his distinct style of filmmaking and his exploration of social and political issues?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Guru Dutt

  3. Raj Kapoor

  4. Bimal Roy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Satyajit Ray is an acclaimed Indian film director known for his realistic and humanist approach to filmmaking.

Which Indian film, released in 1957, is considered a landmark in Indian cinema and is often cited as one of the greatest films ever made?

  1. Pather Panchali

  2. Mother India

  3. Mughal-e-Azam

  4. Sholay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pather Panchali, directed by Satyajit Ray, is a critically acclaimed film that depicts the life of a poor Brahmin family in rural Bengal.

Which Indian film, released in 2001, was the first Indian film to win an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Devdas

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. 3 Idiots


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lagaan, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2002.

Which Indian film, released in 2015, became the highest-grossing Indian film of all time?

  1. PK

  2. Dangal

  3. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  4. Sanju


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, directed by S. S. Rajamouli, became the highest-grossing Indian film of all time in 2017.

Which Indian film, released in 2019, addressed the issue of menstruation and menstrual hygiene in rural India?

  1. Pad Man

  2. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha

  3. Pink

  4. Dangal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pad Man, directed by R. Balki, addressed the issue of menstruation and menstrual hygiene in rural India.

Which Indian film, released in 2020, explored the theme of caste discrimination and untouchability in contemporary India?

  1. Article 15

  2. Thappad

  3. Gully Boy

  4. Andhadhun


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 15, directed by Anubhav Sinha, explored the theme of caste discrimination and untouchability in contemporary India.

Which Indian film, released in 2021, dealt with the issue of female infanticide and gender inequality?

  1. Thappad

  2. Sherni

  3. Mimi

  4. Sardar Udham


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sherni, directed by Amit Masurkar, dealt with the issue of female infanticide and gender inequality.

Which Indian film, released in 2022, explored the theme of religious intolerance and communal violence?

  1. The Kashmir Files

  2. RRR

  3. Gangubai Kathiawadi

  4. Jhund


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kashmir Files, directed by Vivek Agnihotri, explored the theme of religious intolerance and communal violence.

Which Indian film, released in 2023, addressed the issue of environmental degradation and climate change?

  1. Bhediya

  2. Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva

  3. Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

  4. Major


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhediya, directed by Amar Kaushik, addressed the issue of environmental degradation and climate change.

Which Indian film, released in 2024, explored the theme of mental health and the importance of seeking professional help?

  1. Gehraiyaan

  2. 83

  3. Atrangi Re

  4. Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gehraiyaan, directed by Shakun Batra, explored the theme of mental health and the importance of seeking professional help.

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