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Indian Film Industry: A Quiz on Trade, Economics, and Cultural Impact

Description: This quiz delves into the fascinating world of the Indian film industry, exploring its trade, economics, and cultural impact. Test your knowledge about the business aspects, revenue streams, and the profound influence Indian cinema has had on society and culture.
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Which Indian film holds the record for the highest domestic box office collection?

  1. Dangal

  2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  3. PK

  4. Sanju


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dangal, a 2016 biographical sports drama film, holds the record for the highest domestic box office collection in India, grossing over ₹2,000 crores.

Which Indian film was the first to cross the ₹100 crore mark at the domestic box office?

  1. Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  4. Mohabbatein


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, a 1994 romantic drama film, was the first Indian film to cross the ₹100 crore mark at the domestic box office.

Which Indian film industry is known as the 'Bollywood'?

  1. Telugu Film Industry

  2. Tamil Film Industry

  3. Kannada Film Industry

  4. Hindi Film Industry


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hindi Film Industry, based in Mumbai, is popularly known as 'Bollywood', a portmanteau of 'Bombay' and 'Hollywood'.

Which Indian film industry is known for producing films in the Telugu language?

  1. Tollywood

  2. Kollywood

  3. Mollywood

  4. Sandalwood


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tollywood is the nickname given to the Telugu Film Industry, based in Hyderabad, which produces films in the Telugu language.

Which Indian film industry is known for producing films in the Tamil language?

  1. Tollywood

  2. Kollywood

  3. Mollywood

  4. Sandalwood


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kollywood is the nickname given to the Tamil Film Industry, based in Chennai, which produces films in the Tamil language.

Which Indian film industry is known for producing films in the Malayalam language?

  1. Tollywood

  2. Kollywood

  3. Mollywood

  4. Sandalwood


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mollywood is the nickname given to the Malayalam Film Industry, based in Kochi, which produces films in the Malayalam language.

Which Indian film industry is known for producing films in the Kannada language?

  1. Tollywood

  2. Kollywood

  3. Mollywood

  4. Sandalwood


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sandalwood is the nickname given to the Kannada Film Industry, based in Bengaluru, which produces films in the Kannada language.

Which Indian film won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1989?

  1. Salaam Bombay!

  2. Mother India

  3. Lagaan

  4. 3 Idiots


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salaam Bombay!, a 1988 drama film directed by Mira Nair, won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1989.

Which Indian film was the first to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture?

  1. Mother India

  2. Lagaan

  3. Slumdog Millionaire

  4. Parasite


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mother India, a 1957 epic drama film directed by Mehboob Khan, was the first Indian film to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Which Indian film won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1994?

  1. Pulp Fiction

  2. Forrest Gump

  3. The Shawshank Redemption

  4. Lagaan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lagaan, a 2001 epic sports drama film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2001.

Which Indian film was the first to be screened at the Venice Film Festival?

  1. Mother India

  2. Pather Panchali

  3. Salaam Bombay!

  4. Lagaan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pather Panchali, a 1955 drama film directed by Satyajit Ray, was the first Indian film to be screened at the Venice Film Festival.

Which Indian film was the first to be screened at the Berlin International Film Festival?

  1. Mother India

  2. Pather Panchali

  3. Salaam Bombay!

  4. Lagaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mother India, a 1957 epic drama film directed by Mehboob Khan, was the first Indian film to be screened at the Berlin International Film Festival.

Which Indian film was the first to be screened at the Toronto International Film Festival?

  1. Salaam Bombay!

  2. Lagaan

  3. Slumdog Millionaire

  4. 3 Idiots


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salaam Bombay!, a 1988 drama film directed by Mira Nair, was the first Indian film to be screened at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Which Indian film was the first to be screened at the Sundance Film Festival?

  1. Salaam Bombay!

  2. Lagaan

  3. Slumdog Millionaire

  4. 3 Idiots


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salaam Bombay!, a 1988 drama film directed by Mira Nair, was the first Indian film to be screened at the Sundance Film Festival.

Which Indian film was the first to be screened at the Tribeca Film Festival?

  1. Salaam Bombay!

  2. Lagaan

  3. Slumdog Millionaire

  4. 3 Idiots


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salaam Bombay!, a 1988 drama film directed by Mira Nair, was the first Indian film to be screened at the Tribeca Film Festival.

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