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Films Addressing Issues of Corruption and Political Accountability

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge about films that address issues of corruption and political accountability.
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Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of corruption in the Indian political system?

  1. A Wednesday

  2. Rang De Basanti

  3. Black Friday

  4. Peepli Live


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Wednesday is a 2008 Indian political thriller film that explores the issue of corruption and terrorism in the country.

In the film "Rang De Basanti", what is the primary reason for the student protests?

  1. Corruption in the government

  2. Unemployment

  3. Lack of educational opportunities

  4. Environmental degradation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The student protests in "Rang De Basanti" are primarily driven by their anger and frustration towards the rampant corruption in the government.

Which film by Prakash Jha critically examines the nexus between politicians and criminals?

  1. Gangaajal

  2. Apaharan

  3. Raajneeti

  4. Chakravyuh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prakash Jha's "Gangaajal" is a 2003 Indian crime drama film that delves into the corrupt relationship between politicians and criminals.

In the film "Black Friday", what is the central theme?

  1. The 1993 Mumbai bombings

  2. Political corruption

  3. Police brutality

  4. Religious extremism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anurag Kashyap's "Black Friday" is a 2004 Indian crime drama film based on the 1993 Mumbai bombings.

Which of the following films satirically portrays the bureaucracy and its impact on the common man?

  1. Office Office

  2. Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro

  3. Khosla Ka Ghosla

  4. Bheja Fry


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kundan Shah's "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro" is a 1983 Indian satirical comedy film that humorously criticizes the bureaucracy and its effect on ordinary citizens.

In the film "Peepli Live", what is the primary issue faced by the protagonist?

  1. Unemployment

  2. Poverty

  3. Corruption

  4. Farmer's suicide


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anusha Rizvi's "Peepli Live" is a 2010 Indian satirical comedy-drama film that revolves around the issue of farmer's suicide due to financial distress.

Which film by Madhur Bhandarkar exposes the corruption and exploitation in the Indian media industry?

  1. Fashion

  2. Traffic Signal

  3. Page 3

  4. Corporate


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Madhur Bhandarkar's "Page 3" is a 2005 Indian drama film that delves into the corrupt and exploitative practices within the Indian media industry.

In the film "Raajneeti", what is the central conflict?

  1. Political power struggle

  2. Corruption

  3. Family dynamics

  4. Social inequality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prakash Jha's "Raajneeti" is a 2010 Indian political drama film that explores the intense power struggle within a political family.

Which film by Aamir Khan addresses the issue of water scarcity and corruption in rural India?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Rang De Basanti

  3. Taare Zameen Par

  4. Peepli Live


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aamir Khan's "Peepli Live" is a 2010 Indian satirical comedy-drama film that highlights the issue of water scarcity and corruption in rural India.

In the film "Chakravyuh", what is the main theme?

  1. Naxalism

  2. Political corruption

  3. Police brutality

  4. Tribal rights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prakash Jha's "Chakravyuh" is a 2012 Indian political action thriller film that explores the issue of Naxalism and the conflict between the government and the Naxalite movement.

Which film by Vishal Bhardwaj critically examines the political system and its impact on the lives of ordinary citizens?

  1. Maqbool

  2. Omkara

  3. Kaminey

  4. Haider


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vishal Bhardwaj's "Omkara" is a 2006 Indian crime drama film that is an adaptation of Shakespeare's "Othello" and explores the themes of political corruption and its consequences.

In the film "Khosla Ka Ghosla", what is the primary conflict?

  1. Land grabbing

  2. Political corruption

  3. Family disputes

  4. Economic inequality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dibakar Banerjee's "Khosla Ka Ghosla" is a 2006 Indian comedy-drama film that revolves around the issue of land grabbing and the struggle of a middle-class family to protect their property.

Which film by Ram Gopal Varma is known for its portrayal of the Mumbai underworld and political corruption?

  1. Satya

  2. Company

  3. Sarkar

  4. Daud


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ram Gopal Varma's "Satya" is a 1998 Indian crime drama film that delves into the Mumbai underworld and exposes the nexus between politicians and criminals.

In the film "Bheja Fry", what is the central theme?

  1. Mid-life crisis

  2. Office politics

  3. Corruption

  4. Identity crisis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sagar Ballary's "Bheja Fry" is a 2007 Indian comedy-drama film that primarily focuses on the mid-life crisis of its protagonist.

Which film by Rajkumar Hirani satirically portrays the Indian education system and its flaws?

  1. 3 Idiots

  2. Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.

  3. Lage Raho Munna Bhai

  4. P.K.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajkumar Hirani's "3 Idiots" is a 2009 Indian comedy-drama film that humorously criticizes the Indian education system and its emphasis on rote learning.

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