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Indian Documentary Films on Environmental Issues

Description: This quiz focuses on Indian documentary films that address environmental issues, highlighting the work of filmmakers who have shed light on critical ecological concerns.
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Which Indian documentary film explores the impact of climate change on the lives of farmers in rural India?

  1. An Inconvenient Truth

  2. Before the Flood

  3. Chasing Ice

  4. Dharavi: Slum of Hope


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dharavi: Slum of Hope is an Indian documentary film that focuses on the lives of people living in Dharavi, one of the largest slums in Asia. The film explores the impact of climate change on the lives of the slum's residents, particularly the farmers who struggle to maintain their livelihoods.

Who directed the documentary film "The Great Indian Butterfly"?

  1. Ramesh Sharma

  2. Mike Pandey

  3. Mukul Sharma

  4. Amitabh Bachchan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ramesh Sharma is an Indian filmmaker known for his work on environmental issues. He directed the documentary film "The Great Indian Butterfly", which explores the diversity and conservation of butterflies in India.

Which documentary film highlights the efforts of a group of women in Rajasthan to revive traditional water conservation techniques?

  1. Jal: The Story of a Drop

  2. River of Dreams

  3. The Burning Season

  4. The Power of One


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jal: The Story of a Drop is an Indian documentary film that tells the story of a group of women in Rajasthan who come together to revive traditional water conservation techniques in their village. The film highlights the importance of community-led initiatives in addressing water scarcity.

What is the name of the documentary film that examines the impact of mining on the environment and the lives of local communities in Odisha?

  1. The Price of Progress

  2. The Dark Side of Progress

  3. The Cost of Convenience

  4. The Human Cost of Progress


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Price of Progress is an Indian documentary film that investigates the environmental and social impacts of mining in Odisha, particularly the displacement of local communities and the destruction of natural habitats.

Which documentary film explores the issue of air pollution in Delhi and its impact on the health of its residents?

  1. Smog City

  2. Airpocalypse

  3. The Smog of War

  4. The Air We Breathe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Smog City is an Indian documentary film that examines the severe air pollution problem in Delhi and its consequences for the health of the city's residents. The film raises awareness about the need for urgent action to address this environmental crisis.

Who directed the documentary film "The Last Forest"?

  1. Vishal Bhardwaj

  2. Mira Nair

  3. Rakesh Sharma

  4. Gautam Ghose


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gautam Ghose is an Indian filmmaker known for his work on social and environmental issues. He directed the documentary film "The Last Forest", which explores the struggle of the Dongria Kondh tribe in Odisha to protect their ancestral forests from mining activities.

Which documentary film documents the efforts of a group of environmental activists to save the Narmada River from a massive dam project?

  1. Narmada: A River of Life

  2. The Narmada Bachao Andolan

  3. The River Warriors

  4. The Battle for the Narmada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Narmada: A River of Life is an Indian documentary film that chronicles the struggle of the Narmada Bachao Andolan, a social movement that fought against the construction of a series of dams on the Narmada River. The film highlights the environmental and social impacts of the dam project.

What is the name of the documentary film that examines the impact of climate change on the Sundarbans, a mangrove forest in West Bengal?

  1. The Sundarbans: A Sinking World

  2. The Vanishing Sundarbans

  3. The Sundarbans: A Climate Catastrophe

  4. The Sundarbans: A Fight for Survival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sundarbans: A Sinking World is an Indian documentary film that investigates the effects of climate change on the Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world. The film highlights the vulnerability of the region and the urgent need for action to protect it.

Who directed the documentary film "Water Warriors"?

  1. Aamir Khan

  2. Shahrukh Khan

  3. Salman Khan

  4. Karan Johar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aamir Khan is an Indian actor, producer, and director known for his work on social and environmental issues. He directed the documentary film "Water Warriors", which explores the water crisis in India and the efforts of individuals and communities to address it.

Which documentary film highlights the issue of plastic pollution in India and its impact on the environment and human health?

  1. Plastic India

  2. The Plastic Plague

  3. The Plastic Problem

  4. The Plastic Crisis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Plastic India is an Indian documentary film that investigates the problem of plastic pollution in India, particularly the widespread use of single-use plastics and their detrimental effects on the environment and human health. The film raises awareness about the need for reducing plastic consumption and promoting sustainable alternatives.

What is the name of the documentary film that examines the impact of deforestation on the lives of indigenous communities in the Western Ghats?

  1. The Forest People

  2. The Guardians of the Forest

  3. The Deforestation Dilemma

  4. The Last Stand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Forest People is an Indian documentary film that explores the relationship between indigenous communities and forests in the Western Ghats. The film highlights the importance of forest conservation for both environmental and cultural reasons.

Who directed the documentary film "The Great Green Wall"?

  1. Mira Nair

  2. Rakesh Sharma

  3. Gautam Ghose

  4. Jafar Panahi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jafar Panahi is an Iranian filmmaker known for his work on social and political issues. He directed the documentary film "The Great Green Wall", which follows the efforts of communities across Africa to plant a wall of trees to combat desertification and climate change.

Which documentary film explores the issue of illegal wildlife trade and its impact on endangered species in India?

  1. The Poaching Wars

  2. The Last Animals

  3. The Ivory Trade

  4. The Rhino Wars


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Poaching Wars is an Indian documentary film that investigates the illegal wildlife trade in India, particularly the poaching of elephants and rhinos for their tusks and horns. The film highlights the devastating consequences of poaching for both wildlife and local communities.

What is the name of the documentary film that examines the impact of climate change on the Himalayan glaciers and the communities that depend on them?

  1. The Melting Himalayas

  2. The Vanishing Glaciers

  3. The Himalayan Crisis

  4. The Ice Age


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Melting Himalayas is an Indian documentary film that explores the effects of climate change on the Himalayan glaciers and the communities that rely on them for water, agriculture, and livelihoods. The film raises awareness about the urgent need to address climate change and protect the Himalayan ecosystem.

Who directed the documentary film "The Unseen Enemy"?

  1. Anand Patwardhan

  2. Rakesh Sharma

  3. Mike Pandey

  4. Gautam Ghose


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anand Patwardhan is an Indian filmmaker known for his work on social and environmental issues. He directed the documentary film "The Unseen Enemy", which investigates the impact of air pollution on the health of people living in Delhi.

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