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Indian Documentary Films on Science and Technology

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Which Indian documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Scientific Film in 2019?

  1. The Gene Revolution

  2. The Quantum Revolution

  3. The Cancer Revolution

  4. The Climate Revolution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gene Revolution is a 2019 Indian documentary film directed by Suman Ghosh. It explores the history and implications of genetic engineering.

Who directed the 2017 documentary film 'The Final Call: Countdown to Zero'?

  1. Rakesh Sharma

  2. Kalpana Chawla

  3. Sunita Williams

  4. Anuradha TK


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rakesh Sharma is a former Indian Air Force pilot and cosmonaut who flew aboard the Soviet Soyuz T-11 spacecraft in 1984. He directed the 2017 documentary film 'The Final Call: Countdown to Zero', which explores the dangers of nuclear weapons.

What is the name of the 2016 Indian documentary film that explores the life and work of Indian physicist C.V. Raman?

  1. The Raman Effect

  2. The Scattering of Light

  3. The Diffraction of Light

  4. The Polarization of Light


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Raman Effect is a 2016 Indian documentary film directed by S. N. Sridhar. It explores the life and work of Indian physicist C.V. Raman, who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his discovery of the Raman effect.

Which Indian documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Educational/Motivational Film in 2015?

  1. The Dream of Invention

  2. The Power of Ideas

  3. The Spirit of Innovation

  4. The Future of Technology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dream of Invention is a 2015 Indian documentary film directed by Arun Karthick. It explores the lives and work of five Indian inventors who have made significant contributions to science and technology.

Who directed the 2014 Indian documentary film 'The Last Man Who Knew Everything'?

  1. Shyam Benegal

  2. Mrinal Sen

  3. Ritwik Ghatak

  4. Guru Dutt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shyam Benegal is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He directed the 2014 documentary film 'The Last Man Who Knew Everything', which explores the life and work of polymath Srinivasa Ramanujan.

What is the name of the 2013 Indian documentary film that explores the history of the Indian space program?

  1. The Space Race

  2. The Rocket Men

  3. The Journey to Mars

  4. The Final Frontier


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Rocket Men is a 2013 Indian documentary film directed by Sanjay Kak. It explores the history of the Indian space program, from its early beginnings to its current status as a major player in the global space industry.

Which Indian documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Scientific Film in 2012?

  1. The Story of Light

  2. The Secrets of the Universe

  3. The Wonders of Nature

  4. The Power of Science


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Story of Light is a 2012 Indian documentary film directed by Arun Karthick. It explores the history and science of light, from its earliest understanding to its modern applications.

Who directed the 2011 Indian documentary film 'The Man Who Knew Infinity'?

  1. Anurag Kashyap

  2. Dibakar Banerjee

  3. Zoya Akhtar

  4. Ritesh Batra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anurag Kashyap is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He directed the 2011 documentary film 'The Man Who Knew Infinity', which explores the life and work of Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan.

What is the name of the 2010 Indian documentary film that explores the life and work of Indian chemist C.V. Raman?

  1. The Raman Effect

  2. The Scattering of Light

  3. The Diffraction of Light

  4. The Polarization of Light


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Raman Effect is a 2010 Indian documentary film directed by S. N. Sridhar. It explores the life and work of Indian chemist C.V. Raman, who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1930 for his discovery of the Raman effect.

Which Indian documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Educational/Motivational Film in 2009?

  1. The Dream of Invention

  2. The Power of Ideas

  3. The Spirit of Innovation

  4. The Future of Technology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dream of Invention is a 2009 Indian documentary film directed by Arun Karthick. It explores the lives and work of five Indian inventors who have made significant contributions to science and technology.

Who directed the 2008 Indian documentary film 'The Last Man Who Knew Everything'?

  1. Shyam Benegal

  2. Mrinal Sen

  3. Ritwik Ghatak

  4. Guru Dutt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shyam Benegal is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He directed the 2008 documentary film 'The Last Man Who Knew Everything', which explores the life and work of polymath Srinivasa Ramanujan.

What is the name of the 2007 Indian documentary film that explores the history of the Indian space program?

  1. The Space Race

  2. The Rocket Men

  3. The Journey to Mars

  4. The Final Frontier


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Rocket Men is a 2007 Indian documentary film directed by Sanjay Kak. It explores the history of the Indian space program, from its early beginnings to its current status as a major player in the global space industry.

Which Indian documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Scientific Film in 2006?

  1. The Story of Light

  2. The Secrets of the Universe

  3. The Wonders of Nature

  4. The Power of Science


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Story of Light is a 2006 Indian documentary film directed by Arun Karthick. It explores the history and science of light, from its earliest understanding to its modern applications.

Who directed the 2005 Indian documentary film 'The Man Who Knew Infinity'?

  1. Anurag Kashyap

  2. Dibakar Banerjee

  3. Zoya Akhtar

  4. Ritesh Batra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anurag Kashyap is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He directed the 2005 documentary film 'The Man Who Knew Infinity', which explores the life and work of Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan.

What is the name of the 2004 Indian documentary film that explores the life and work of Indian chemist C.V. Raman?

  1. The Raman Effect

  2. The Scattering of Light

  3. The Diffraction of Light

  4. The Polarization of Light


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Raman Effect is a 2004 Indian documentary film directed by S. N. Sridhar. It explores the life and work of Indian chemist C.V. Raman, who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1930 for his discovery of the Raman effect.

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