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Role of Filmmakers in Advocating for Environmental Protection

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Which Indian filmmaker is known for his films that focus on environmental issues?

  1. Shyam Benegal

  2. Mira Nair

  3. Mani Ratnam

  4. Rakesh Sharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shyam Benegal is an Indian filmmaker known for his films that focus on social and environmental issues. His films include 'Ankur' (1974), 'Nishant' (1975), 'Manthan' (1976), and 'Bhumika' (1977).

Which Indian film won the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1984?

  1. Gandhi

  2. Salaam Bombay!

  3. Lagaan

  4. 3 Idiots


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gandhi is an Indian biographical film directed by Richard Attenborough. It tells the story of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement. The film won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.

Which Indian film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2009?

  1. Taare Zameen Par

  2. 3 Idiots

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Peepli Live


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Taare Zameen Par is an Indian drama film directed by Aamir Khan. It tells the story of a young boy with dyslexia who struggles in school. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2009.

Which Indian film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2013?

  1. The Lunchbox

  2. Ship of Theseus

  3. Bombay Talkies

  4. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lunchbox is an Indian romantic drama film directed by Ritesh Batra. It tells the story of a young housewife who accidentally sends her lunchbox to the wrong person. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2013.

Which Indian film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2017?

  1. Newton

  2. Dangal

  3. The Ghazi Attack

  4. Jolly LLB 2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Newton is an Indian black comedy film directed by Amit V Masurkar. It tells the story of a young government clerk who is sent to a remote village to oversee a general election. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2017.

Which Indian film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2020?

  1. Gully Boy

  2. Article 15

  3. Uri: The Surgical Strike

  4. The Sky Is Pink


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gully Boy is an Indian musical drama film directed by Zoya Akhtar. It tells the story of a young rapper from the slums of Mumbai. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2020.

Which Indian filmmaker is known for his films that focus on the lives of tribal people?

  1. Adoor Gopalakrishnan

  2. Girish Kasaravalli

  3. John Abraham

  4. Mani Kaul


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Girish Kasaravalli is an Indian filmmaker known for his films that focus on the lives of tribal people. His films include 'Ghatashraddha' (1977), 'Tabarana Kathe' (1987), and 'Dweepa' (2002).

Which Indian film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on Environment/Conservation/Preservation in 2018?

  1. Walking with the Wind

  2. Village Rockstars

  3. Newton

  4. The Lunchbox


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Walking with the Wind is an Indian documentary film directed by Praveen Morchhale. It tells the story of a group of villagers in Maharashtra who walk for water every day. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on Environment/Conservation/Preservation in 2018.

Which Indian film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on Environment/Conservation/Preservation in 2019?

  1. The Great Indian Butterfly

  2. Village Rockstars

  3. Newton

  4. The Lunchbox


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Indian Butterfly is an Indian documentary film directed by Rakesh Sharma. It tells the story of the endangered butterflies of the Western Ghats. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on Environment/Conservation/Preservation in 2019.

Which Indian film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on Environment/Conservation/Preservation in 2020?

  1. Walking with the Wind

  2. Village Rockstars

  3. Newton

  4. The Lunchbox


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Walking with the Wind is an Indian documentary film directed by Praveen Morchhale. It tells the story of a group of villagers in Maharashtra who walk for water every day. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on Environment/Conservation/Preservation in 2020.

Which Indian film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on Environment/Conservation/Preservation in 2021?

  1. Walking with the Wind

  2. Village Rockstars

  3. Newton

  4. The Lunchbox


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Walking with the Wind is an Indian documentary film directed by Praveen Morchhale. It tells the story of a group of villagers in Maharashtra who walk for water every day. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on Environment/Conservation/Preservation in 2021.

Which Indian film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on Environment/Conservation/Preservation in 2022?

  1. Walking with the Wind

  2. Village Rockstars

  3. Newton

  4. The Lunchbox


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Walking with the Wind is an Indian documentary film directed by Praveen Morchhale. It tells the story of a group of villagers in Maharashtra who walk for water every day. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on Environment/Conservation/Preservation in 2022.

Which Indian film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on Environment/Conservation/Preservation in 2023?

  1. Walking with the Wind

  2. Village Rockstars

  3. Newton

  4. The Lunchbox


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Walking with the Wind is an Indian documentary film directed by Praveen Morchhale. It tells the story of a group of villagers in Maharashtra who walk for water every day. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on Environment/Conservation/Preservation in 2023.

Which Indian film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on Environment/Conservation/Preservation in 2024?

  1. Walking with the Wind

  2. Village Rockstars

  3. Newton

  4. The Lunchbox


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Walking with the Wind is an Indian documentary film directed by Praveen Morchhale. It tells the story of a group of villagers in Maharashtra who walk for water every day. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on Environment/Conservation/Preservation in 2024.

Which Indian film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on Environment/Conservation/Preservation in 2025?

  1. Walking with the Wind

  2. Village Rockstars

  3. Newton

  4. The Lunchbox


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Walking with the Wind is an Indian documentary film directed by Praveen Morchhale. It tells the story of a group of villagers in Maharashtra who walk for water every day. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on Environment/Conservation/Preservation in 2025.

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