Class and Religion

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Which of the following films explores the theme of class and religion in India?

  1. Salaam Bombay!

  2. Lagaan

  3. 3 Idiots

  4. My Name Is Khan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

My Name Is Khan is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Karan Johar and produced by Hiroo Yash Johar and Gauri Khan. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Anupam Kher. The film explores the theme of class and religion in India, as the protagonist, Rizwan Khan, is a Muslim man who falls in love with a Hindu woman, Mandira.

In the film Salaam Bombay!, how does the protagonist, Krishna, experience the class and religious divide in Mumbai?

  1. He is forced to work as a street urchin and is discriminated against because of his religion.

  2. He is able to rise above his circumstances and achieve success.

  3. He is accepted by both the Hindu and Muslim communities in Mumbai.

  4. He is able to escape from Mumbai and start a new life.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Salaam Bombay!, Krishna is a young boy who is forced to work as a street urchin in Mumbai. He is discriminated against because of his religion, as he is a Hindu living in a predominantly Muslim neighborhood. He is also exploited by his employers and is unable to escape from his circumstances.

In the film Lagaan, how does the class and religious divide affect the relationship between the villagers and the British colonizers?

  1. The villagers are able to overcome their differences and work together to defeat the British.

  2. The British are able to exploit the class and religious divisions among the villagers to maintain their control.

  3. The villagers are unable to overcome their differences and are defeated by the British.

  4. The British are forced to leave India because of the villagers' resistance.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Lagaan, the British colonizers are able to exploit the class and religious divisions among the villagers to maintain their control. They do this by pitting the different groups against each other and by using their power to suppress any attempts at resistance. The villagers are unable to overcome their differences and are eventually defeated by the British.

In the film 3 Idiots, how does the class and religious divide affect the relationship between the three main characters?

  1. The three characters are able to overcome their differences and become friends.

  2. The class and religious divide prevents the three characters from forming a close friendship.

  3. The three characters are able to use their differences to their advantage.

  4. The class and religious divide leads to conflict between the three characters.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In 3 Idiots, the class and religious divide prevents the three main characters, Rancho, Farhan, and Raju, from forming a close friendship. Rancho is a wealthy Hindu student, while Farhan and Raju are from lower-class Muslim families. The three characters have different values and beliefs, and they often clash with each other. Despite their differences, the three characters are eventually able to overcome their prejudices and become friends.

Which of the following films explores the theme of class and religion in the context of the Indian independence movement?

  1. Rang De Basanti

  2. The Legend of Bhagat Singh

  3. Gandhi

  4. Lagaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rang De Basanti is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and produced by Ronnie Screwvala. The film stars Aamir Khan, Siddharth, Sharman Joshi, Kunal Kapoor, Soha Ali Khan, and Atul Kulkarni. The film explores the theme of class and religion in the context of the Indian independence movement. The film follows the story of a group of young college students who are inspired by the life of Bhagat Singh, a revolutionary who was hanged by the British in 1931. The students decide to stage a play about Bhagat Singh's life, and in the process, they learn about the importance of fighting for their rights and their country.

In the film The Legend of Bhagat Singh, how does the class and religious divide affect Bhagat Singh's struggle for Indian independence?

  1. Bhagat Singh is able to overcome the class and religious divide and unite Indians from all walks of life in his struggle for independence.

  2. The class and religious divide prevents Bhagat Singh from gaining widespread support for his cause.

  3. Bhagat Singh is able to use the class and religious divide to his advantage in his struggle for independence.

  4. The class and religious divide leads to conflict between Bhagat Singh and other Indian leaders.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In The Legend of Bhagat Singh, the class and religious divide prevents Bhagat Singh from gaining widespread support for his cause. Bhagat Singh is a Sikh from a lower-class family, and he is often seen as an outsider by the upper-class Hindu leaders of the Indian National Congress. This divide makes it difficult for Bhagat Singh to unite Indians from all walks of life in his struggle for independence.

In the film Gandhi, how does the class and religious divide affect Gandhi's struggle for Indian independence?

  1. Gandhi is able to overcome the class and religious divide and unite Indians from all walks of life in his struggle for independence.

  2. The class and religious divide prevents Gandhi from gaining widespread support for his cause.

  3. Gandhi is able to use the class and religious divide to his advantage in his struggle for independence.

  4. The class and religious divide leads to conflict between Gandhi and other Indian leaders.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Gandhi, Gandhi is able to overcome the class and religious divide and unite Indians from all walks of life in his struggle for independence. Gandhi is a Hindu from a wealthy family, but he is able to connect with people from all backgrounds. He does this by emphasizing the importance of nonviolence and by appealing to the shared values of all Indians. Gandhi's ability to unite Indians from all walks of life is a key factor in his success in achieving Indian independence.

Which of the following films explores the theme of class and religion in the context of the Partition of India?

  1. Gadar: Ek Prem Katha

  2. Pinjar

  3. 1947: Earth

  4. Train to Pakistan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gadar: Ek Prem Katha is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Anil Sharma and produced by Nitin Keni. The film stars Sunny Deol, Amisha Patel, Amrish Puri, and Lillete Dubey. The film explores the theme of class and religion in the context of the Partition of India. The film follows the story of a Sikh truck driver, Tara Singh, who falls in love with a Muslim woman, Sakina. The two are married, but their happiness is short-lived. The Partition of India forces them to separate, and Tara Singh is forced to leave Sakina and their son behind in Pakistan. The film follows Tara Singh's journey as he tries to find his family and reunite with them.

In the film Pinjar, how does the class and religious divide affect the relationship between Puro and Ramchand?

  1. Puro and Ramchand are able to overcome their differences and become friends.

  2. The class and religious divide prevents Puro and Ramchand from forming a close friendship.

  3. Puro and Ramchand are able to use their differences to their advantage.

  4. The class and religious divide leads to conflict between Puro and Ramchand.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Pinjar, the class and religious divide prevents Puro and Ramchand from forming a close friendship. Puro is a Hindu woman from a wealthy family, while Ramchand is a Muslim man from a lower-class family. The two are attracted to each other, but their families forbid them from being together. The class and religious divide is a major obstacle to their relationship, and they are eventually forced to separate.

In the film 1947: Earth, how does the class and religious divide affect the lives of the main characters?

  1. The class and religious divide leads to conflict between the main characters.

  2. The main characters are able to overcome their differences and form close relationships.

  3. The class and religious divide has no impact on the lives of the main characters.

  4. The class and religious divide leads to the deaths of the main characters.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In 1947: Earth, the class and religious divide leads to conflict between the main characters. The film follows the story of a group of friends who are living in Lahore during the Partition of India. The friends are from different religious and social backgrounds, and they are forced to confront their differences as the Partition divides their city and their country. The class and religious divide is a major source of conflict between the friends, and it eventually leads to their separation.

In the film Train to Pakistan, how does the class and religious divide affect the relationship between the Hindus and Muslims in Mano Majra?

  1. The class and religious divide leads to conflict between the Hindus and Muslims in Mano Majra.

  2. The Hindus and Muslims in Mano Majra are able to overcome their differences and live in peace.

  3. The class and religious divide has no impact on the relationship between the Hindus and Muslims in Mano Majra.

  4. The class and religious divide leads to the deaths of the Hindus and Muslims in Mano Majra.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Train to Pakistan, the class and religious divide leads to conflict between the Hindus and Muslims in Mano Majra. The film follows the story of a group of Hindus and Muslims who are living in Mano Majra during the Partition of India. The two groups are initially able to live in peace, but the Partition divides their village and their country. The class and religious divide is a major source of conflict between the two groups, and it eventually leads to violence.

Which of the following films explores the theme of class and religion in the context of the rise of Hindu nationalism in India?

  1. Bombay

  2. Black Friday

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Rang De Basanti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bombay is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Mani Ratnam and produced by G. Venkateswaran. The film stars Arvind Swamy, Manisha Koirala, Naseeruddin Shah, and Rohini Hattangadi. The film explores the theme of class and religion in the context of the rise of Hindu nationalism in India. The film follows the story of a Hindu man and a Muslim woman who fall in love in Mumbai. Their relationship is forbidden by their families, and they are forced to face the consequences of their love in a city that is increasingly divided along religious lines.

In the film Black Friday, how does the class and religious divide affect the investigation into the 1993 Mumbai bombings?

  1. The class and religious divide prevents the police from conducting a thorough investigation.

  2. The class and religious divide helps the police to identify and apprehend the perpetrators of the bombings.

  3. The class and religious divide has no impact on the investigation into the bombings.

  4. The class and religious divide leads to the deaths of the police officers investigating the bombings.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Black Friday, the class and religious divide prevents the police from conducting a thorough investigation into the 1993 Mumbai bombings. The film follows the story of the police investigation into the bombings, which were carried out by a group of Muslim terrorists. The police are hampered by the class and religious divide, as they are unable to gain the trust of the Muslim community. This makes it difficult for them to gather information and evidence, and it eventually leads to the failure of the investigation.

In the film My Name Is Khan, how does the class and religious divide affect the relationship between Rizwan Khan and Mandira?

  1. The class and religious divide prevents Rizwan Khan and Mandira from forming a close relationship.

  2. The class and religious divide helps Rizwan Khan and Mandira to overcome their differences and form a strong bond.

  3. The class and religious divide has no impact on the relationship between Rizwan Khan and Mandira.

  4. The class and religious divide leads to the deaths of Rizwan Khan and Mandira.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In My Name Is Khan, the class and religious divide helps Rizwan Khan and Mandira to overcome their differences and form a strong bond. Rizwan Khan is a Muslim man from a working-class family, while Mandira is a Hindu woman from a wealthy family. The two are initially attracted to each other, but their families forbid them from being together. However, the class and religious divide is eventually overcome by their love for each other, and they are able to form a strong and lasting relationship.

In the film Rang De Basanti, how does the class and religious divide affect the relationship between the students and the government?

  1. The class and religious divide prevents the students from forming a close relationship with the government.

  2. The class and religious divide helps the students to overcome their differences and form a strong bond with the government.

  3. The class and religious divide has no impact on the relationship between the students and the government.

  4. The class and religious divide leads to conflict between the students and the government.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Rang De Basanti, the class and religious divide leads to conflict between the students and the government. The film follows the story of a group of students who are inspired by the life of Bhagat Singh, a revolutionary who was hanged by the British in 1931. The students decide to stage a play about Bhagat Singh's life, and in the process, they learn about the importance of fighting for their rights and their country. The students' activism leads to conflict with the government, which is afraid of the students' growing power. The class and religious divide is a major factor in this conflict, as the students are from different backgrounds and have different views on the government.

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