Changing Class Dynamics Over Time

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In the early days of Indian cinema, which class of people were typically portrayed as the protagonists?

  1. The wealthy elite

  2. The middle class

  3. The working class

  4. The rural poor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the early days of Indian cinema, the wealthy elite were often portrayed as the protagonists, as they were seen as the most glamorous and desirable.

How did the portrayal of the middle class change in Indian cinema over time?

  1. They became more prominent as protagonists.

  2. They became more stereotyped.

  3. They became less visible.

  4. They became more idealized.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Over time, the middle class became more prominent as protagonists in Indian cinema, as filmmakers began to explore their stories and experiences.

Which film is often credited with popularizing the portrayal of the working class in Indian cinema?

  1. Mother India (1957)

  2. Do Bigha Zamin (1953)

  3. Pyaasa (1957)

  4. Shree 420 (1955)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Do Bigha Zamin (1953) is often credited with popularizing the portrayal of the working class in Indian cinema, as it was one of the first films to focus on the struggles of a peasant farmer.

In recent years, there has been a trend towards portraying the rural poor in Indian cinema. What is one reason for this trend?

  1. The rise of social media has made it easier for filmmakers to connect with rural audiences.

  2. The government has provided financial incentives for filmmakers to make films about rural India.

  3. Filmmakers are increasingly interested in exploring the lives of the rural poor.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above factors have contributed to the trend towards portraying the rural poor in Indian cinema.

Which of the following is NOT a common theme in films about the changing class dynamics in Indian cinema?

  1. The struggle for economic survival

  2. The clash between tradition and modernity

  3. The rise of the middle class

  4. The decline of the joint family


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The decline of the joint family is not a common theme in films about the changing class dynamics in Indian cinema.

Which of the following films deals with the theme of the clash between tradition and modernity?

  1. Mother India (1957)

  2. Do Bigha Zamin (1953)

  3. Pyaasa (1957)

  4. Shree 420 (1955)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mother India (1957) deals with the theme of the clash between tradition and modernity, as it explores the conflict between a traditional mother and her modern son.

Which of the following films is NOT considered to be a classic of Indian cinema?

  1. Mother India (1957)

  2. Do Bigha Zamin (1953)

  3. Pyaasa (1957)

  4. Shree 420 (1955)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shree 420 (1955) is not considered to be a classic of Indian cinema, as it is seen as a more commercial and less serious film than the other three.

Which of the following actors is known for his portrayal of working-class characters in Indian cinema?

  1. Dilip Kumar

  2. Raj Kapoor

  3. Dev Anand

  4. Amitabh Bachchan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amitabh Bachchan is known for his portrayal of working-class characters in Indian cinema, as he has played a variety of roles, from a factory worker to a taxi driver.

Which of the following actresses is known for her portrayal of middle-class characters in Indian cinema?

  1. Nargis

  2. Madhubala

  3. Vyjayanthimala

  4. Meena Kumari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nargis is known for her portrayal of middle-class characters in Indian cinema, as she has played a variety of roles, from a school teacher to a housewife.

Which of the following directors is known for his films about the changing class dynamics in Indian cinema?

  1. Bimal Roy

  2. Raj Kapoor

  3. Guru Dutt

  4. Mehboob Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bimal Roy is known for his films about the changing class dynamics in Indian cinema, as he has directed films such as Do Bigha Zamin (1953) and Mother India (1957).

Which of the following films is NOT directed by Bimal Roy?

  1. Do Bigha Zamin (1953)

  2. Mother India (1957)

  3. Pyaasa (1957)

  4. Shree 420 (1955)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pyaasa (1957) is not directed by Bimal Roy, it is directed by Guru Dutt.

Which of the following films is NOT produced by Mehboob Khan?

  1. Mother India (1957)

  2. Do Bigha Zamin (1953)

  3. Pyaasa (1957)

  4. Shree 420 (1955)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pyaasa (1957) is not produced by Mehboob Khan, it is produced by Guru Dutt.

Which of the following films is NOT written by Guru Dutt?

  1. Do Bigha Zamin (1953)

  2. Mother India (1957)

  3. Pyaasa (1957)

  4. Shree 420 (1955)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Do Bigha Zamin (1953) is not written by Guru Dutt, it is written by Bimal Roy.

Which of the following films is NOT scored by Ravi Shankar?

  1. Do Bigha Zamin (1953)

  2. Mother India (1957)

  3. Pyaasa (1957)

  4. Shree 420 (1955)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shree 420 (1955) is not scored by Ravi Shankar, it is scored by S.D. Burman.

Which of the following films is NOT choreographed by Saroj Khan?

  1. Do Bigha Zamin (1953)

  2. Mother India (1957)

  3. Pyaasa (1957)

  4. Shree 420 (1955)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Do Bigha Zamin (1953) is not choreographed by Saroj Khan, it is choreographed by B. Sohanlal.

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