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The Impact of Indian Cinema on Human Rights Advocacy

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Which Indian film is widely credited with bringing the issue of caste discrimination to the forefront of public discourse?

  1. Masaan

  2. Article 15

  3. Dangal

  4. Sairat


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Article 15, released in 2019, delves into the realities of caste discrimination in rural India and the challenges faced by marginalized communities.

Which Indian filmmaker is known for using his films to raise awareness about social issues, including human rights?

  1. Anurag Kashyap

  2. Mira Nair

  3. Zoya Akhtar

  4. Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has directed several critically acclaimed films that address social issues, such as Rang De Basanti (2006), Delhi-6 (2009), and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013).

Which Indian film explores the issue of human trafficking and the exploitation of women?

  1. Gangs of Wasseypur

  2. Pink

  3. Mardaani

  4. Trapped


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mardaani, released in 2014, follows the story of a female police officer who takes on a powerful human trafficking ring.

Which Indian film highlights the struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ community in India?

  1. Aligarh

  2. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

  3. Kapoor & Sons

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aligarh, released in 2015, is based on the real-life story of a gay professor who was suspended from his university in India.

Which Indian film addresses the issue of religious intolerance and communal violence?

  1. My Name Is Khan

  2. Fanaa

  3. PK

  4. Haider


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

My Name Is Khan, released in 2010, explores the experiences of a Muslim man in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.

Which Indian film sheds light on the plight of migrant workers and the challenges they face in urban areas?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Swades

  3. Peepli Live

  4. CityLights


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Peepli Live, released in 2010, is a satirical comedy-drama that examines the struggles of a farmer who becomes a pawn in a political game.

Which Indian film explores the issue of disability rights and the challenges faced by people with disabilities?

  1. Taare Zameen Par

  2. Barfi!

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. The Lunchbox


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Taare Zameen Par, released in 2007, follows the story of a young boy with dyslexia and the struggles he faces in school.

Which Indian film addresses the issue of environmental degradation and the importance of protecting the natural world?

  1. Rang De Basanti

  2. Swades

  3. Water

  4. Earth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Earth, released in 1998, is a historical drama that explores the impact of the Partition of India on the environment and the lives of ordinary people.

Which Indian film highlights the issue of gender inequality and the challenges faced by women in Indian society?

  1. Pink

  2. Dangal

  3. Queen

  4. Piku


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pink, released in 2016, is a courtroom drama that examines the issue of consent and the rights of women in India.

Which Indian film sheds light on the issue of child labor and the exploitation of children in India?

  1. Slumdog Millionaire

  2. Iqbal

  3. Chillar Party

  4. Stanley Ka Dabba


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chillar Party, released in 2011, is a children's film that follows the story of a group of friends who fight against child labor in their neighborhood.

Which Indian film explores the issue of mental health and the challenges faced by people with mental illness?

  1. 3 Idiots

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. Dear Zindagi

  4. Dangal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dear Zindagi, released in 2016, follows the story of a young woman who struggles with mental health issues and seeks help from a therapist.

Which Indian film addresses the issue of corruption and the impact it has on society?

  1. Rang De Basanti

  2. A Wednesday

  3. OMG: Oh My God!

  4. Special 26


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A Wednesday, released in 2008, is a thriller film that follows the story of a common man who takes matters into his own hands to fight against corruption.

Which Indian film highlights the issue of poverty and the struggles faced by people living in贫困?

  1. Slumdog Millionaire

  2. Peepli Live

  3. CityLights

  4. Lagaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Slumdog Millionaire, released in 2008, follows the story of a young man from the slums of Mumbai who participates in a game show and becomes a millionaire.

Which Indian film explores the issue of caste discrimination and the challenges faced by Dalits in Indian society?

  1. Article 15

  2. Sairat

  3. Masaan

  4. Dangal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 15, released in 2019, is a crime drama that follows the story of a police officer who investigates a series of murders in a village where caste discrimination is rampant.

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