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Case Studies of Successful Environmental Campaigns Inspired by Films

Description: This quiz explores the impact of Indian films in inspiring successful environmental campaigns. Test your knowledge about these influential films and their real-world outcomes.
Number of Questions: 10
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Which Indian film, released in 1975, is widely credited with raising awareness about the Chipko Movement, a non-violent protest against deforestation in the Himalayas?

  1. Sholay

  2. Mera Naam Joker

  3. Deewaar

  4. Aandhi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aandhi, directed by Gulzar, featured a fictional character named Aarti Devi, who leads a group of villagers in a protest against a logging company.

The 1989 film "Parinda" is known for its powerful portrayal of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy. What was the primary environmental concern addressed in the film?

  1. Air Pollution

  2. Water Pollution

  3. Deforestation

  4. Industrial Pollution


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Parinda highlighted the devastating consequences of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, caused by a leak of toxic gases from a Union Carbide plant in Bhopal, India.

Which Indian film, released in 2006, brought attention to the issue of water scarcity and the importance of water conservation?

  1. Rang De Basanti

  2. Lage Raho Munna Bhai

  3. Chak De! India

  4. Paheli


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lage Raho Munna Bhai, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, featured a character named Circuit, who embarks on a mission to save a local lake from being polluted.

The 2013 film "Ship of Theseus" explores the ethical implications of organ transplantation. What environmental issue is subtly woven into the film's narrative?

  1. Climate Change

  2. Plastic Pollution

  3. Deforestation

  4. Animal Testing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ship of Theseus raises questions about the use of animals in medical research and the ethical boundaries of scientific experimentation.

Which Indian film, released in 2018, sheds light on the issue of air pollution and its impact on public health?

  1. Padmaavat

  2. Sanju

  3. Stree

  4. October


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

October, directed by Shoojit Sircar, features a character named Dan, who suffers from asthma due to severe air pollution in his city.

The 2019 film "Thackeray" is a biographical drama about the life of Bal Thackeray, the founder of the Shiv Sena political party. What environmental issue is addressed in the film?

  1. Solid Waste Management

  2. Water Conservation

  3. Tree Planting

  4. Renewable Energy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thackeray highlights Bal Thackeray's efforts to improve solid waste management and cleanliness in Mumbai during his tenure as the city's mayor.

Which Indian film, released in 2020, explores the conflict between mining and environmental conservation in the context of a tribal community's struggle for their ancestral land?

  1. Angrezi Medium

  2. Thappad

  3. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan

  4. Chhapaak


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Thappad, directed by Anubhav Sinha, features a subplot involving a tribal community's resistance against a mining company that threatens their traditional way of life.

The 2021 film "Sardar Udham" is a biographical drama about the life of Udham Singh, an Indian revolutionary who assassinated Michael O'Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab. What environmental issue is subtly referenced in the film?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Water Pollution

  3. Climate Change

  4. Soil Erosion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sardar Udham briefly touches upon the issue of soil erosion and the importance of preserving fertile land for agriculture.

Which Indian film, released in 2022, highlights the issue of plastic pollution and its impact on marine life?

  1. Gangubai Kathiawadi

  2. RRR

  3. The Kashmir Files

  4. Jhund


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jhund, directed by Nagraj Manjule, features a scene where the protagonist, Vijay Barse, organizes a cleanup drive to remove plastic waste from a beach.

The 2023 film "Bheed" is a social drama that explores the aftermath of a communal riot. What environmental issue is indirectly addressed in the film?

  1. Air Pollution

  2. Water Scarcity

  3. Deforestation

  4. Solid Waste Management


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bheed briefly touches upon the issue of improper waste disposal and the accumulation of garbage in public spaces, highlighting the need for better solid waste management practices.

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