LGBTQ+ Films and the Indian Social System

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about LGBTQ+ films and their portrayal of the Indian social system. The questions cover various aspects of these films, including their themes, characters, and cultural significance.
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Which of the following films is considered a landmark LGBTQ+ film in India?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fire (1996), directed by Deepa Mehta, is widely regarded as a groundbreaking LGBTQ+ film in India. It tells the story of two married women who fall in love and embark on a secret relationship.

In the film 'My Brother Nikhil', what is the main character's struggle?

  1. Coming to terms with his HIV-positive status

  2. Facing discrimination from his family and society

  3. Dealing with the loss of his lover

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

My Brother Nikhil (2005) follows the journey of Nikhil, a young man who is diagnosed with HIV and must navigate the challenges of living with the disease, including societal stigma and discrimination.

Which film explores the relationship between a transgender woman and a cisgender man?

  1. Margarita with a Straw

  2. Aligarh

  3. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

  4. Shab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Margarita with a Straw (2014) tells the story of Laila, a young woman with cerebral palsy who falls in love with a blind musician named Khanum. The film explores themes of disability, sexuality, and self-acceptance.

In the film 'Aligarh', what is the central conflict?

  1. A professor's struggle against homophobia and discrimination

  2. A love story between two men

  3. The challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in academia

  4. The impact of social media on LGBTQ+ rights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aligarh (2015) is based on the real-life story of Professor Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras, who was suspended from his job at Aligarh Muslim University after a sting operation revealed his same-sex relationship.

Which film features a lesbian couple who face societal pressures and family conflicts?

  1. Fire

  2. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

  3. Shab

  4. Dunno Y... Na Jaane Kyon


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (2019) tells the story of Sweety, a young woman who struggles to come to terms with her sexuality and her love for another woman, while dealing with societal expectations and family pressures.

In the film 'Shab', what is the relationship between the two main characters?

  1. They are lovers

  2. They are friends

  3. They are siblings

  4. They are enemies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shab (2017) is a romantic drama that follows the story of two women, Ratri and Tara, who fall in love and navigate the challenges of their relationship in a conservative society.

Which film explores the theme of intersexuality?

  1. Fire

  2. Margarita with a Straw

  3. Aligarh

  4. Dunno Y... Na Jaane Kyon


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dunno Y... Na Jaane Kyon (2010) tells the story of Aparna, an intersex person who struggles with societal prejudice and discrimination while trying to find love and acceptance.

In the film 'Fire', what is the relationship between the two main characters?

  1. They are sisters

  2. They are lovers

  3. They are friends

  4. They are roommates


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fire (1996) tells the story of Sita and Radha, two married women who fall in love and embark on a secret relationship, challenging societal norms and expectations.

Which film features a gay couple who face legal challenges and societal discrimination?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Aligarh

  4. Dunno Y... Na Jaane Kyon


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Aligarh (2015) tells the story of Professor Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras, who faces legal challenges and societal discrimination after his same-sex relationship is revealed, leading to his suspension from Aligarh Muslim University.

In the film 'Margarita with a Straw', what is the main character's disability?

  1. Cerebral palsy

  2. Autism

  3. Down syndrome

  4. Deafness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Margarita with a Straw (2014) follows the journey of Laila, a young woman with cerebral palsy who navigates the challenges of living with her disability, including societal attitudes and prejudices.

Which film explores the theme of same-sex marriage in India?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Aligarh

  4. Shab


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shab (2017) features a lesbian couple, Ratri and Tara, who fight for their right to marry and live together in a society that does not recognize same-sex marriage.

In the film 'Dunno Y... Na Jaane Kyon', what is the main character's struggle?

  1. Coming to terms with his intersexuality

  2. Facing discrimination from his family and society

  3. Dealing with the loss of his lover

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dunno Y... Na Jaane Kyon (2010) follows the journey of Aparna, an intersex person who struggles with societal prejudice and discrimination, while trying to find love and acceptance.

Which film features a transgender woman who faces discrimination and violence?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Aligarh

  4. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (2019) features a transgender woman named Kukku, who faces discrimination and violence from her family and society as she struggles to find acceptance and love.

In the film 'Fire', what is the main conflict between the two main characters?

  1. Their different social backgrounds

  2. Their conflicting personalities

  3. Their opposing views on marriage

  4. Their forbidden love


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fire (1996) explores the conflict between Sita and Radha, two married women who fall in love and embark on a secret relationship, challenging societal norms and expectations.

Which film features a gay couple who face societal pressures and family conflicts?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Aligarh

  4. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

My Brother Nikhil (2005) tells the story of Nikhil, a young man who is diagnosed with HIV and must navigate the challenges of living with the disease, including societal stigma and discrimination, as well as the struggles of his family to come to terms with his sexuality.

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