LGBTQ+ Films and the Indian Political System

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about LGBTQ+ films and their relationship with the Indian political system. The questions cover various aspects such as censorship, legal challenges, and the impact of these films on society.
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Which Indian film was the first to feature a gay protagonist?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deepa Mehta's 1996 film 'Fire' was the first Indian film to feature a gay protagonist.

Which Indian film was banned by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for its portrayal of homosexuality?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Onil Basu's 2005 film 'My Brother Nikhil' was banned by the CBFC for its portrayal of homosexuality.

Which Indian film challenged the Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which criminalized homosexuality?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hansal Mehta's 2015 film 'Aligarh' challenged the Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which criminalized homosexuality.

Which Indian film won the National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues for its portrayal of a lesbian relationship?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shonali Bose's 2014 film 'Margarita with a Straw' won the National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues for its portrayal of a lesbian relationship.

Which Indian film featured a transgender protagonist and was praised for its sensitive portrayal of the transgender community?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hansal Mehta's 2015 film 'Aligarh' featured a transgender protagonist and was praised for its sensitive portrayal of the transgender community.

Which Indian film explored the theme of same-sex marriage and the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ couples in India?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shonali Bose's 2014 film 'Margarita with a Straw' explored the theme of same-sex marriage and the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ couples in India.

Which Indian film was praised for its realistic portrayal of the lives of LGBTQ+ people in rural India?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hansal Mehta's 2015 film 'Aligarh' was praised for its realistic portrayal of the lives of LGBTQ+ people in rural India.

Which Indian film featured a gay protagonist who is a classical dancer and explores the intersection of art and sexuality?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Natesh Hegde's 2018 film 'Natesh Hegde' featured a gay protagonist who is a classical dancer and explores the intersection of art and sexuality.

Which Indian film explored the theme of intersexuality and the challenges faced by intersex people in India?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Natesh Hegde's 2018 film 'Natesh Hegde' explored the theme of intersexuality and the challenges faced by intersex people in India.

Which Indian film featured a lesbian protagonist who is a police officer and explores the challenges she faces in her personal and professional life?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Natesh Hegde's 2018 film 'Natesh Hegde' featured a lesbian protagonist who is a police officer and explores the challenges she faces in her personal and professional life.

Which Indian film explored the theme of HIV/AIDS and the impact it has on the LGBTQ+ community?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Natesh Hegde's 2018 film 'Natesh Hegde' explored the theme of HIV/AIDS and the impact it has on the LGBTQ+ community.

Which Indian film featured a transgender protagonist who is a sex worker and explores the challenges she faces in her life?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Natesh Hegde's 2018 film 'Natesh Hegde' featured a transgender protagonist who is a sex worker and explores the challenges she faces in her life.

Which Indian film explored the theme of homophobia and the impact it has on the lives of LGBTQ+ people in India?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Natesh Hegde's 2018 film 'Natesh Hegde' explored the theme of homophobia and the impact it has on the lives of LGBTQ+ people in India.

Which Indian film featured a gay protagonist who is a doctor and explores the challenges he faces in his personal and professional life?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Natesh Hegde's 2018 film 'Natesh Hegde' featured a gay protagonist who is a doctor and explores the challenges he faces in his personal and professional life.

Which Indian film explored the theme of gender identity and the challenges faced by transgender people in India?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Natesh Hegde's 2018 film 'Natesh Hegde' explored the theme of gender identity and the challenges faced by transgender people in India.

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