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Caste and the Indian Film Industry's Role in Educating the Public about Caste

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Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of caste discrimination in rural India?

  1. Masaan

  2. Article 15

  3. Sairat

  4. Ankhon Dekhi


Correct Option: B
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 case of caste-based discrimination in a village in Uttar Pradesh.

Which of the following films explores the theme of caste discrimination in the context of inter-caste marriage?

  1. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  4. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The film stars Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai, and Ajay Devgn. The film explores the theme of caste discrimination in the context of inter-caste marriage.

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the caste system in the context of urban India?

  1. Ankhon Dekhi

  2. Masaan

  3. Sairat

  4. Article 15


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ankhon Dekhi is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film directed by Rajat Kapoor. The film stars Sanjay Mishra, Seema Pahwa, and Rajat Kapoor. The film explores the theme of caste discrimination in the context of urban India.

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the caste system in the context of the Indian diaspora?

  1. Bend It Like Beckham

  2. Mississippi Masala

  3. The Namesake

  4. ABCD


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mississippi Masala is a 1991 American romantic drama film directed by Mira Nair. The film stars Denzel Washington and Sarita Choudhury. The film explores the theme of caste discrimination in the context of the Indian diaspora.

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the caste system in the context of the Indian independence movement?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Rang De Basanti

  3. Bhagat Singh

  4. The Legend of Bhagat Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lagaan is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language sports drama film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film stars Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, and Rachel Shelley. The film explores the theme of caste discrimination in the context of the Indian independence movement.

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the caste system in the context of the Indian education system?

  1. Taare Zameen Par

  2. 3 Idiots

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. Lagaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Taare Zameen Par is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Aamir Khan. The film stars Darsheel Safary, Aamir Khan, and Tisca Chopra. The film explores the theme of caste discrimination in the context of the Indian education system.

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the caste system in the context of the Indian political system?

  1. Sarkar

  2. Raajneeti

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. Lagaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarkar is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language political thriller film directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Kay Kay Menon. The film explores the theme of caste discrimination in the context of the Indian political system.

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the caste system in the context of the Indian legal system?

  1. Article 15

  2. Masaan

  3. Sairat

  4. Ankhon Dekhi


Correct Option: A
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 case of caste-based discrimination in a village in Uttar Pradesh.

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the caste system in the context of the Indian media?

  1. Page 3

  2. Fashion

  3. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

  4. Kal Ho Naa Ho


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Page 3 is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. The film stars Konkona Sen Sharma, Atul Kulkarni, and Naseeruddin Shah. The film explores the theme of caste discrimination in the context of the Indian media.

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the caste system in the context of the Indian sports system?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Chak De India

  3. Dangal

  4. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lagaan is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language sports drama film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film stars Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, and Rachel Shelley. The film explores the theme of caste discrimination in the context of the Indian sports system.

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the caste system in the context of the Indian business system?

  1. Corporate

  2. Page 3

  3. Fashion

  4. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Corporate is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. The film stars Bipasha Basu, Kay Kay Menon, and Rajat Kapoor. The film explores the theme of caste discrimination in the context of the Indian business system.

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the caste system in the context of the Indian entertainment industry?

  1. Page 3

  2. Fashion

  3. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

  4. Kal Ho Naa Ho


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Page 3 is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. The film stars Konkona Sen Sharma, Atul Kulkarni, and Naseeruddin Shah. The film explores the theme of caste discrimination in the context of the Indian entertainment industry.

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the caste system in the context of the Indian fashion industry?

  1. Page 3

  2. Fashion

  3. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

  4. Kal Ho Naa Ho


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fashion is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. The film stars Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut, and Mugdha Godse. The film explores the theme of caste discrimination in the context of the Indian fashion industry.

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the caste system in the context of the Indian music industry?

  1. Rock On!!

  2. Jodhaa Akbar

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. Lagaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rock On!! is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language musical drama film directed by Abhishek Kapoor. The film stars Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, Prachi Desai, and Luke Kenny. The film explores the theme of caste discrimination in the context of the Indian music industry.

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the caste system in the context of the Indian dance industry?

  1. ABCD

  2. ABCD 2

  3. Street Dancer 3D

  4. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ABCD is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language dance film directed by Remo D'Souza. The film stars Prabhu Deva, Kay Kay Menon, and Lauren Gottlieb. The film explores the theme of caste discrimination in the context of the Indian dance industry.

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