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Gender and Class in Indian Cinema

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the representation of gender and class in Indian cinema.
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Which of the following films is NOT considered a classic example of Indian cinema that explores gender and class issues?

  1. Mother India

  2. Pyaasa

  3. Sholay

  4. Salaam Bombay!

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sholay is an action-adventure film that does not explicitly deal with gender and class issues like the other three films.

In the film "Mother India", the protagonist Radha is portrayed as a strong and independent woman. What is her main struggle in the film?

  1. Fighting against poverty

  2. Dealing with the death of her husband

  3. Raising her children alone

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Radha faces all of these struggles in the film, which highlights the challenges faced by women in rural India.

In the film "Pyaasa", the protagonist Vijay is a struggling poet who is unable to find success. What is the main reason for his struggles?

  1. He is not talented enough

  2. He is not persistent enough

  3. He is not lucky enough

  4. He is not connected enough

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vijay's struggles are primarily due to his lack of connections in the literary world. He is talented and persistent, but he is unable to get his work published because he does not know the right people.

In the film "Salaam Bombay!", the protagonist Krishna is a young boy who is forced to live on the streets of Mumbai. What are the main challenges he faces?

  1. Poverty

  2. Hunger

  3. Violence

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Krishna faces all of these challenges in the film, which highlights the plight of street children in India.

Which of the following films is considered a landmark film in the Indian New Wave cinema movement?

  1. Pather Panchali

  2. Aparajito

  3. The World of Apu

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Apu Trilogy, consisting of Pather Panchali, Aparajito, and The World of Apu, is considered a landmark achievement in Indian cinema and is often credited with ushering in the Indian New Wave cinema movement.

In the film "Bandit Queen", the protagonist Phoolan Devi is a woman who becomes a bandit after being subjected to violence and oppression. What is the main reason for her transformation?

  1. She is seeking revenge

  2. She is trying to protect her family

  3. She is fighting for justice

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Phoolan Devi becomes a bandit for a combination of reasons, including seeking revenge, protecting her family, and fighting for justice against the oppressive caste system.

In the film "Lagaan", the villagers of Champaner are forced to pay a heavy tax to the British Raj. What is the main reason for their struggle?

  1. They are unable to pay the tax

  2. They are being exploited by the British

  3. They are fighting for their independence

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The villagers of Champaner face all of these challenges in the film, which highlights the struggles of Indian farmers under British rule.

Which of the following films is considered a classic example of Indian parallel cinema?

  1. Mirch Masala

  2. Manthan

  3. Bhumika

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mirch Masala, Manthan, and Bhumika are all considered classic examples of Indian parallel cinema, which is known for its focus on social and political issues.

In the film "3 Idiots", the three protagonists Rancho, Farhan, and Raju are engineering students who challenge the traditional education system. What is their main criticism of the system?

  1. It is too focused on rote memorization

  2. It does not encourage critical thinking

  3. It does not prepare students for the real world

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rancho, Farhan, and Raju criticize the traditional education system for all of these reasons, arguing that it is outdated and does not meet the needs of students.

In the film "Dangal", the protagonist Mahavir Singh Phogat is a former wrestler who trains his daughters Geeta and Babita to become wrestlers. What is his main motivation for doing so?

  1. He wants them to follow in his footsteps

  2. He wants them to be strong and independent

  3. He wants them to win medals for India

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mahavir Singh Phogat has all of these motivations for training his daughters to become wrestlers, as he wants them to succeed in life and make a difference in the world.

Which of the following films is considered a landmark film in the Indian New Wave cinema movement?

  1. Pather Panchali

  2. Aparajito

  3. The World of Apu

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Apu Trilogy, consisting of Pather Panchali, Aparajito, and The World of Apu, is considered a landmark achievement in Indian cinema and is often credited with ushering in the Indian New Wave cinema movement.

In the film "Bandit Queen", the protagonist Phoolan Devi is a woman who becomes a bandit after being subjected to violence and oppression. What is the main reason for her transformation?

  1. She is seeking revenge

  2. She is trying to protect her family

  3. She is fighting for justice

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Phoolan Devi becomes a bandit for a combination of reasons, including seeking revenge, protecting her family, and fighting for justice against the oppressive caste system.

In the film "Lagaan", the villagers of Champaner are forced to pay a heavy tax to the British Raj. What is the main reason for their struggle?

  1. They are unable to pay the tax

  2. They are being exploited by the British

  3. They are fighting for their independence

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The villagers of Champaner face all of these challenges in the film, which highlights the struggles of Indian farmers under British rule.

Which of the following films is considered a classic example of Indian parallel cinema?

  1. Mirch Masala

  2. Manthan

  3. Bhumika

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mirch Masala, Manthan, and Bhumika are all considered classic examples of Indian parallel cinema, which is known for its focus on social and political issues.

In the film "3 Idiots", the three protagonists Rancho, Farhan, and Raju are engineering students who challenge the traditional education system. What is their main criticism of the system?

  1. It is too focused on rote memorization

  2. It does not encourage critical thinking

  3. It does not prepare students for the real world

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rancho, Farhan, and Raju criticize the traditional education system for all of these reasons, arguing that it is outdated and does not meet the needs of students.

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