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Caste and the Politics of Representation in Indian Cinema

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Which of the following films is not considered a landmark in the representation of caste in Indian cinema?

  1. Mukkabaaz

  2. Sairat

  3. Article 15

  4. Shuddh Desi Romance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shuddh Desi Romance is a romantic comedy film that does not explicitly address the issue of caste. Mukkabaaz, Sairat, and Article 15 are all films that deal with caste discrimination and its impact on individuals and society.

In which film does the protagonist, a Dalit boxer, face discrimination and prejudice from his upper-caste coach and fellow boxers?

  1. Mukkabaaz

  2. Sairat

  3. Article 15

  4. Shuddh Desi Romance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mukkabaaz is a 2017 Indian sports drama film directed by Anurag Kashyap. The film stars Vineet Kumar Singh as a Dalit boxer who faces discrimination and prejudice from his upper-caste coach and fellow boxers.

Which film tells the story of a young couple from different castes who fall in love and face opposition from their families and society?

  1. Mukkabaaz

  2. Sairat

  3. Article 15

  4. Shuddh Desi Romance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sairat is a 2016 Indian Marathi-language romantic drama film directed by Nagraj Manjule. The film tells the story of a young couple from different castes who fall in love and face opposition from their families and society.

In which film does a police officer investigate a series of murders that are linked to caste discrimination?

  1. Mukkabaaz

  2. Sairat

  3. Article 15

  4. Shuddh Desi Romance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Article 15 is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Anubhav Sinha. The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana as a police officer who investigates a series of murders that are linked to caste discrimination.

Which film explores the issue of caste discrimination in the context of a romantic relationship between a Dalit woman and an upper-caste man?

  1. Mukkabaaz

  2. Sairat

  3. Article 15

  4. Shuddh Desi Romance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shuddh Desi Romance is a 2013 Indian romantic comedy film directed by Maneesh Sharma. The film explores the issue of caste discrimination in the context of a romantic relationship between a Dalit woman and an upper-caste man.

In which film does a Dalit woman fight against the patriarchal and caste-based norms of her village to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor?

  1. Mukkabaaz

  2. Sairat

  3. Article 15

  4. Anandi Gopal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anandi Gopal is a 2019 Indian Marathi-language biographical drama film directed by Sameer Vidwans. The film tells the story of Anandi Gopal Joshi, the first Indian woman to study medicine in the United States.

Which film explores the issue of caste discrimination in the context of a Dalit man's struggle to find a job and provide for his family?

  1. Mukkabaaz

  2. Sairat

  3. Article 15

  4. Court


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Court is a 2014 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Chaitanya Tamhane. The film explores the issue of caste discrimination in the context of a Dalit man's struggle to find a job and provide for his family.

In which film does a Dalit woman challenge the caste system by becoming a lawyer and fighting for the rights of her community?

  1. Mukkabaaz

  2. Sairat

  3. Article 15

  4. Jai Bhim


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jai Bhim is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language legal drama film directed by T. J. Gnanavel. The film tells the story of a Dalit lawyer who fights for the rights of his community.

Which film explores the issue of caste discrimination in the context of a Dalit man's struggle to find love and acceptance in a society that is dominated by upper-caste values?

  1. Mukkabaaz

  2. Sairat

  3. Article 15

  4. Paava Kadhaigal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Paava Kadhaigal is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language anthology film directed by Sudha Kongara, Gautham Menon, Vetrimaaran, and Vignesh Shivan. The film explores the issue of caste discrimination in the context of a Dalit man's struggle to find love and acceptance in a society that is dominated by upper-caste values.

In which film does a Dalit woman challenge the caste system by becoming a politician and fighting for the rights of her community?

  1. Mukkabaaz

  2. Sairat

  3. Article 15

  4. The Great Indian Kitchen


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Great Indian Kitchen is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Jeo Baby. The film tells the story of a Dalit woman who challenges the caste system by becoming a politician and fighting for the rights of her community.

Which film explores the issue of caste discrimination in the context of a Dalit man's struggle to find justice for his murdered sister?

  1. Mukkabaaz

  2. Sairat

  3. Article 15

  4. Asuran


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Asuran is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Vetrimaaran. The film explores the issue of caste discrimination in the context of a Dalit man's struggle to find justice for his murdered sister.

In which film does a Dalit woman challenge the caste system by becoming a doctor and fighting for the rights of her community?

  1. Mukkabaaz

  2. Sairat

  3. Article 15

  4. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar is a 2000 Indian biographical film directed by Jabbar Patel. The film tells the story of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, a Dalit leader and the architect of the Indian Constitution.

Which film explores the issue of caste discrimination in the context of a Dalit man's struggle to find a place in a society that is dominated by upper-caste values?

  1. Mukkabaaz

  2. Sairat

  3. Article 15

  4. Pariyerum Perumal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pariyerum Perumal is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Mari Selvaraj. The film explores the issue of caste discrimination in the context of a Dalit man's struggle to find a place in a society that is dominated by upper-caste values.

In which film does a Dalit woman challenge the caste system by becoming a teacher and fighting for the rights of her community?

  1. Mukkabaaz

  2. Sairat

  3. Article 15

  4. Sarpatta Parambarai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sarpatta Parambarai is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language sports drama film directed by Pa. Ranjith. The film tells the story of a Dalit woman who challenges the caste system by becoming a teacher and fighting for the rights of her community.

Which film explores the issue of caste discrimination in the context of a Dalit man's struggle to find love and acceptance in a society that is dominated by upper-caste values?

  1. Mukkabaaz

  2. Sairat

  3. Article 15

  4. Karnan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Karnan is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Mari Selvaraj. The film explores the issue of caste discrimination in the context of a Dalit man's struggle to find love and acceptance in a society that is dominated by upper-caste values.

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