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The Role of Indian Cinema in Promoting Mental Health Literacy

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the role of Indian cinema in promoting mental health literacy. Test your understanding of how Indian films have addressed mental health issues, raised awareness, and contributed to destigmatizing mental illness.
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Which Indian film is widely credited with breaking the taboo surrounding mental illness in Indian society?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. Dear Zindagi

  4. 3 Idiots


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Black, released in 2005, is considered a groundbreaking film for its sensitive portrayal of a young woman with autism and her relationship with her teacher.

Which of the following Indian films deals with the issue of postpartum depression?

  1. Nil Battey Sannata

  2. Masaan

  3. Lipstick Under My Burkha

  4. Tumhari Sulu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nil Battey Sannata, released in 2016, explores the struggles of a single mother dealing with postpartum depression while trying to support her daughter's education.

In the film 'Taare Zameen Par', what is the name of the protagonist who struggles with dyslexia?

  1. Ishaan Awasthi

  2. Nikumbh Sir

  3. Ram Shankar Nikumbh

  4. Aamir Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ishaan Awasthi is the young protagonist of Taare Zameen Par who faces challenges due to his dyslexia and finds support from his art teacher.

Which Indian film focuses on the mental health struggles of a young woman dealing with schizophrenia?

  1. Aligarh

  2. Dear Zindagi

  3. Parched

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Margarita with a Straw, released in 2015, tells the story of a young woman with cerebral palsy and her journey of self-discovery and acceptance.

In the film '3 Idiots', what is the name of the college where the three main characters study?

  1. Imperial College of Engineering

  2. IIT Delhi

  3. IIT Bombay

  4. IIT Kanpur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Imperial College of Engineering is the fictional college in 3 Idiots where Rancho, Farhan, and Raju pursue their engineering degrees.

Which Indian film deals with the issue of depression and suicide among farmers?

  1. Peepli Live

  2. Masaan

  3. A Wednesday

  4. Black Friday


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Peepli Live, released in 2010, highlights the plight of farmers facing financial distress and the consequences of their despair.

In the film 'Dear Zindagi', what is the name of the therapist who helps the protagonist navigate her mental health struggles?

  1. Dr. Jehangir Khan

  2. Dr. Ira Khan

  3. Dr. Jugal Hansraj

  4. Dr. Aamir Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. Jehangir Khan, played by Shah Rukh Khan, is the therapist who guides the protagonist Kaira through her journey of self-discovery and healing.

Which Indian film explores the mental health challenges faced by a young woman who is a victim of sexual abuse?

  1. Lipstick Under My Burkha

  2. Mukkabaaz

  3. Aligarh

  4. Parched


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lipstick Under My Burkha, released in 2017, follows the stories of four women from different backgrounds who face societal pressures and seek liberation.

In the film 'Aligarh', what is the name of the professor who faces discrimination due to his sexual orientation?

  1. Dr. Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras

  2. Manoj Bajpayee

  3. Rajkummar Rao

  4. Ashutosh Rana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras is the protagonist of Aligarh, a professor who is suspended from his university due to his homosexuality.

Which Indian film deals with the issue of mental health in the context of a joint family?

  1. Nil Battey Sannata

  2. Piku

  3. Vicky Donor

  4. English Vinglish


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Piku, released in 2015, explores the relationship between a daughter and her aging father who has bowel movement issues.

In the film 'Mukkabaaz', what is the name of the boxer who struggles with anger management issues?

  1. Shravan Kumar

  2. Bhagwan Das Mishra

  3. Jimmy Shergill

  4. Ravi Kishan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shravan Kumar is the protagonist of Mukkabaaz, a boxer who faces challenges due to his anger management issues and his relationship with a Brahmin girl.

Which Indian film focuses on the mental health struggles of a young man dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

  1. Aligarh

  2. Dear Zindagi

  3. Parched

  4. OCD: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

OCD: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, released in 2017, explores the life of a young man named Jay who struggles with OCD and his journey towards recovery.

In the film 'Parched', what is the name of the village where the story takes place?

  1. Pachgaon

  2. Rampur

  3. Gulabo Sitabo

  4. Bareilly Ki Barfi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pachgaon is the fictional village in Parched where the four female protagonists face societal pressures and seek liberation.

Which Indian film deals with the issue of mental health in the context of a corporate workplace?

  1. Corporate

  2. Black Friday

  3. A Wednesday

  4. Peepli Live


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Corporate, released in 2006, explores the mental health struggles faced by employees in a corporate environment.

In the film 'Black Friday', what is the name of the police officer who investigates the 1993 Mumbai bombings?

  1. Rakesh Maria

  2. Ashok Kamte

  3. Vijay Salaskar

  4. Ketan Mehta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rakesh Maria is the police officer who leads the investigation into the 1993 Mumbai bombings in Black Friday.

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