Gender and Caste in Indian Cinema

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Which of the following films deals with the theme of caste-based discrimination?

  1. Masaan

  2. 3 Idiots

  3. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  4. Sholay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Masaan is a 2015 Indian drama film that explores the themes of caste-based discrimination and love across social boundaries.

In the film 'Article 15', which caste is the protagonist fighting for?

  1. Dalit

  2. Brahmin

  3. Kshatriya

  4. Vaishya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 15 is a 2019 Indian crime drama film that follows a police officer's investigation into the disappearance of three Dalit girls.

Which of the following films features a female protagonist who challenges traditional gender roles?

  1. Queen

  2. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  4. Dil To Pagal Hai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Queen is a 2014 Indian comedy-drama film that follows a young woman's journey of self-discovery and independence after her fiance calls off their wedding.

In the film 'Pink', what is the central theme?

  1. Gender equality

  2. Caste discrimination

  3. Corruption

  4. Poverty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pink is a 2016 Indian courtroom drama film that explores the theme of gender equality and consent.

Which of the following films deals with the issue of honor killings?

  1. Udta Punjab

  2. Bajirao Mastani

  3. Padmaavat

  4. Dangal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Udta Punjab is a 2016 Indian crime drama film that explores the issue of drug abuse and honor killings in Punjab.

In the film 'Thappad', what is the central conflict?

  1. Domestic violence

  2. Extramarital affairs

  3. Property disputes

  4. Child custody


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thappad is a 2020 Indian drama film that explores the theme of domestic violence and its impact on a woman's life.

Which of the following films features a transgender protagonist?

  1. Bombay Talkies

  2. Aligarh

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Fire


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Margarita with a Straw is a 2015 Indian drama film that follows the journey of a young woman with cerebral palsy and her exploration of sexuality and identity.

In the film 'Kapoor & Sons', what is the central theme?

  1. Family relationships

  2. Mental health

  3. Homosexuality

  4. Financial struggles


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kapoor & Sons is a 2016 Indian family drama film that explores the complex relationships within a dysfunctional family.

Which of the following films deals with the issue of female infanticide?

  1. Dangal

  2. Lagaan

  3. Taare Zameen Par

  4. Chak De! India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dangal is a 2016 Indian biographical sports drama film that follows the story of Mahavir Singh Phogat, a former wrestler who trains his daughters to become world-class wrestlers, despite the social stigma surrounding female participation in sports.

In the film 'Parched', what is the central theme?

  1. Female empowerment

  2. Rural poverty

  3. Child marriage

  4. Caste discrimination


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parched is a 2015 Indian drama film that explores the theme of female empowerment and the struggles faced by women in rural India.

Which of the following films features a Dalit protagonist?

  1. Article 15

  2. Masaan

  3. Udta Punjab

  4. Thappad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 15 is a 2019 Indian crime drama film that follows a police officer's investigation into the disappearance of three Dalit girls.

In the film 'Aligarh', what is the central theme?

  1. Homosexuality

  2. Ageism

  3. Academic freedom

  4. Political corruption


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aligarh is a 2016 Indian biographical drama film that explores the theme of homosexuality and the struggles faced by LGBTQ individuals in India.

Which of the following films deals with the issue of dowry?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is a 1995 Indian romantic drama film that explores the theme of dowry and the changing attitudes towards it.

In the film 'Fire', what is the central theme?

  1. Lesbianism

  2. Extramarital affairs

  3. Domestic violence

  4. Financial struggles


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fire is a 1996 Indian drama film that explores the theme of lesbianism and the struggles faced by LGBTQ individuals in India.

Which of the following films features a female protagonist who breaks free from societal expectations?

  1. Queen

  2. Piku

  3. Tanu Weds Manu

  4. Veere Di Wedding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Queen is a 2014 Indian comedy-drama film that follows a young woman's journey of self-discovery and independence after her fiance calls off their wedding.

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