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Himalayan Environmental Films and Documentaries

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Which film won the National Film Award for Best Environment Film in 2019?

  1. Himalaya: A Kingdom of Ice

  2. The Last Honey Hunter

  3. Sherpa

  4. The Snow Leopard


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Last Honey Hunter is a 2018 documentary film directed by Ben Knight. It follows the story of Mauli Dhan, a honey hunter from the Gurung community in Nepal, who risks his life to collect honey from wild bees living in remote cliffs.

Which documentary film explores the impact of climate change on the Himalayan glaciers?

  1. Melting Glaciers: A Himalayan Tragedy

  2. The Vanishing Glaciers

  3. Himalayan Ice: A Disappearing World

  4. The Himalayas: A Changing Climate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Melting Glaciers: A Himalayan Tragedy is a 2018 documentary film directed by David Breashears. It documents the rapid melting of glaciers in the Himalayas due to climate change and its impact on local communities and ecosystems.

Who is the narrator of the documentary film "Sherpa"?

  1. Jake Gyllenhaal

  2. Robert Redford

  3. Morgan Freeman

  4. David Attenborough


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sherpa is a 2015 documentary film directed by Jennifer Peedom. It follows the story of a group of Sherpas who risk their lives to guide climbers up Mount Everest. The film is narrated by Jake Gyllenhaal.

Which film won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival?

  1. Searching for Sugar Man

  2. The Cove

  3. The Act of Killing

  4. The Imposter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Searching for Sugar Man is a 2012 documentary film directed by Malik Bendjelloul. It tells the story of Sixto Rodriguez, an American folk singer who became a cult figure in South Africa despite being virtually unknown in his own country.

Which documentary film follows the journey of a group of filmmakers as they attempt to climb Mount Everest?

  1. The Summit

  2. Everest

  3. Sherpa

  4. Touching the Void


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Summit is a 2012 documentary film directed by Nick Ryan. It follows the story of a group of filmmakers as they attempt to climb Mount Everest. The film won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.

Which film explores the relationship between humans and the Himalayan environment?

  1. Himalaya

  2. The Snow Leopard

  3. The Third Pole

  4. The Himalayas: A Kingdom of Ice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Himalaya is a 1999 French drama film directed by Eric Valli. It tells the story of a group of Tibetan villagers who struggle to survive in the harsh conditions of the Himalayas.

Which documentary film examines the impact of tourism on the Himalayan environment?

  1. The Himalayas: A Fragile Paradise

  2. The Tourist Trap

  3. The Price of Paradise

  4. The Dark Side of Tourism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Himalayas: A Fragile Paradise is a 2008 documentary film directed by Ritu Sarin and Tenzing Sonam. It examines the impact of tourism on the Himalayan environment and the lives of local people.

Who is the director of the documentary film "The Snow Leopard"?

  1. David Breashears

  2. Jennifer Peedom

  3. Michael Wadleigh

  4. Frederick Wiseman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Snow Leopard is a 2012 documentary film directed by David Breashears. It follows the story of a team of scientists and filmmakers as they attempt to document the elusive snow leopard in the Himalayas.

Which film won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2016?

  1. Amy

  2. Making a Murderer

  3. The Act of Killing

  4. The Cove


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amy is a 2015 documentary film directed by Asif Kapadia. It tells the story of the life and death of British singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse.

Which documentary film explores the issue of water scarcity in the Himalayas?

  1. The Third Pole

  2. The Himalayas: A Fragile Paradise

  3. The Price of Water

  4. The Dark Side of Water


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Third Pole is a 2015 documentary film directed by Annie Leonard. It examines the issue of water scarcity in the Himalayas and the impact of climate change on the region.

Which film tells the story of a group of Sherpas who risk their lives to guide climbers up Mount Everest?

  1. Sherpa

  2. The Summit

  3. Everest

  4. Touching the Void


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sherpa is a 2015 documentary film directed by Jennifer Peedom. It follows the story of a group of Sherpas who risk their lives to guide climbers up Mount Everest.

Which documentary film examines the impact of climate change on the Himalayan glaciers?

  1. Melting Glaciers: A Himalayan Tragedy

  2. The Vanishing Glaciers

  3. Himalayan Ice: A Disappearing World

  4. The Himalayas: A Changing Climate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Melting Glaciers: A Himalayan Tragedy is a 2018 documentary film directed by David Breashears. It documents the rapid melting of glaciers in the Himalayas due to climate change and its impact on local communities and ecosystems.

Which film won the National Film Award for Best Environment Film in 2019?

  1. Himalaya: A Kingdom of Ice

  2. The Last Honey Hunter

  3. Sherpa

  4. The Snow Leopard


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Last Honey Hunter is a 2018 documentary film directed by Ben Knight. It follows the story of Mauli Dhan, a honey hunter from the Gurung community in Nepal, who risks his life to collect honey from wild bees living in remote cliffs.

Which documentary film explores the issue of water scarcity in the Himalayas?

  1. The Third Pole

  2. The Himalayas: A Fragile Paradise

  3. The Price of Water

  4. The Dark Side of Water


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Third Pole is a 2015 documentary film directed by Annie Leonard. It examines the issue of water scarcity in the Himalayas and the impact of climate change on the region.

Which film tells the story of a group of Sherpas who risk their lives to guide climbers up Mount Everest?

  1. Sherpa

  2. The Summit

  3. Everest

  4. Touching the Void


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sherpa is a 2015 documentary film directed by Jennifer Peedom. It follows the story of a group of Sherpas who risk their lives to guide climbers up Mount Everest.

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