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The Role of Indian Cinema in Promoting Indian Agriculture

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Which Indian film is widely credited with bringing the issue of farmer suicides to national attention?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Swades

  3. Taare Zameen Par

  4. 3 Idiots


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 2004 film Swades, starring Shah Rukh Khan, brought the issue of farmer suicides to the forefront of public consciousness in India.

Which Indian film director is known for making films that focus on rural India and agricultural issues?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Guru Dutt

  3. Ritwik Ghatak

  4. Shyam Benegal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shyam Benegal is known for making films that explore the lives of rural Indians and address issues such as poverty, caste, and agriculture.

Which Indian film won the National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues in 2017?

  1. Newton

  2. Dangal

  3. Mukti Bhawan

  4. A Death in the Gunj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Newton, directed by Amit V Masurkar, won the National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues in 2017 for its portrayal of the challenges faced by government officials working in rural areas.

Which Indian film explores the issue of genetically modified crops and their impact on farmers?

  1. Monsoon Wedding

  2. Earth

  3. Water

  4. Peepli Live


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Peepli Live, released in 2010, is a satirical film that examines the impact of genetically modified crops on Indian farmers.

Which Indian film highlights the importance of organic farming and sustainable agriculture?

  1. Paan Singh Tomar

  2. Kai Po Che!

  3. Lunchbox

  4. Masaan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kai Po Che!, released in 2013, features a storyline that emphasizes the significance of organic farming and sustainable agricultural practices.

Which Indian film depicts the struggles of farmers in a drought-stricken region?

  1. Parched

  2. Nil Battey Sannata

  3. Masaan

  4. Ankhon Dekhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parched, released in 2015, portrays the lives of women in a rural village grappling with water scarcity and the impact of drought on agriculture.

Which Indian film explores the issue of land acquisition for industrial development and its impact on farmers?

  1. Manjhi - The Mountain Man

  2. Highway

  3. Haider

  4. Ugly


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Haider, released in 2014, is an adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet set in Kashmir, and addresses the issue of land acquisition for industrial development.

Which Indian film portrays the challenges faced by farmers due to climate change and extreme weather events?

  1. Aamir

  2. Dangal

  3. Secret Superstar

  4. Zero


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Secret Superstar, released in 2017, features a storyline that highlights the struggles of farmers in the face of climate change and extreme weather conditions.

Which Indian film explores the issue of farmer indebtedness and the plight of farmers caught in a cycle of debt?

  1. Chak De! India

  2. 3 Idiots

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. PK


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

PK, released in 2014, addresses the issue of farmer indebtedness and the exploitation of farmers by moneylenders.

Which Indian film depicts the resilience and determination of farmers in the face of adversity?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Swades

  3. 3 Idiots

  4. Dangal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lagaan, released in 2001, showcases the resilience and determination of farmers in a village during the British colonial period.

Which Indian film highlights the importance of agricultural cooperatives and collective farming?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Mohabbatein


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, released in 1995, features a storyline that emphasizes the value of agricultural cooperatives and collective farming.

Which Indian film explores the issue of migration from rural areas to urban centers and its impact on agriculture?

  1. Sholay

  2. Deewar

  3. Zanjeer

  4. Trishul


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Trishul, released in 1978, addresses the issue of migration from rural areas to urban centers and its consequences for agriculture.

Which Indian film depicts the challenges faced by women farmers and their role in agricultural production?

  1. Mother India

  2. Umrao Jaan

  3. Pakeezah

  4. Mughal-e-Azam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mother India, released in 1957, portrays the struggles and resilience of a woman farmer in rural India.

Which Indian film highlights the importance of agricultural research and technology in improving crop yields and farm productivity?

  1. Taare Zameen Par

  2. 3 Idiots

  3. PK

  4. Dangal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

3 Idiots, released in 2009, emphasizes the significance of agricultural research and technology in enhancing crop yields and farm productivity.

Which Indian film explores the issue of food security and the role of farmers in ensuring adequate food production for the nation?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Swades

  3. 3 Idiots

  4. Dangal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Swades, released in 2004, addresses the issue of food security and the importance of farmers in ensuring sufficient food production for the country.

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