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The Plight of the Poor in Indian Cinema: A Call for Social Change

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Which Indian film, released in 1955, is considered a pioneering work in depicting the plight of the poor in urban India?

  1. Pather Panchali

  2. Do Bigha Zamin

  3. Mother India

  4. Shree 420


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Do Bigha Zamin, directed by Bimal Roy, is widely regarded as one of the first Indian films to realistically portray the struggles of the urban poor, particularly the plight of farmers.

In the 1975 film "Deewaar," what is the name of the protagonist who turns to a life of crime to escape poverty?

  1. Vijay

  2. Ravi

  3. Shashi

  4. Amit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vijay, played by Amitabh Bachchan, is the protagonist of "Deewaar" who is forced into a life of crime due to the poverty and injustice he faces.

Which 1983 film, directed by Shyam Benegal, explores the theme of bonded labor and the exploitation of the poor in rural India?

  1. Manthan

  2. Bhumika

  3. Nishant

  4. Junoon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manthan, directed by Shyam Benegal, is a powerful film that sheds light on the issue of bonded labor and the exploitation of the poor in rural India.

In the 1987 film "Mirch Masala," what is the name of the village woman who leads a protest against the oppressive landlord?

  1. Sonbai

  2. Sanju

  3. Lakshmi

  4. Ganga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sonbai, played by Smita Patil, is the protagonist of "Mirch Masala" who leads a protest against the oppressive landlord, Subhash Ghai.

Which 1992 film, directed by Govind Nihalani, depicts the struggles of a Dalit family in rural India?

  1. Drohkaal

  2. Aakrosh

  3. Ardh Satya

  4. Tamas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Drohkaal, directed by Govind Nihalani, is a powerful film that explores the struggles of a Dalit family in rural India and the social injustices they face.

In the 2001 film "Lagaan," what is the name of the village that is forced to pay a heavy tax to the British?

  1. Champaner

  2. Gondal

  3. Porbandar

  4. Junagadh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Champaner is the village in "Lagaan" that is forced to pay a heavy tax to the British, leading to a cricket match between the villagers and the British team.

Which 2005 film, directed by Prakash Jha, explores the issue of corruption and the exploitation of the poor by politicians?

  1. Apaharan

  2. Raajneeti

  3. Gangaajal

  4. Aarakshan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Apaharan, directed by Prakash Jha, is a powerful film that explores the issue of corruption and the exploitation of the poor by politicians.

In the 2008 film "Slumdog Millionaire," what is the name of the slum in Mumbai where the protagonist, Jamal Malik, lives?

  1. Dharavi

  2. Andheri

  3. Bandra

  4. Juhu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dharavi is the slum in Mumbai where Jamal Malik, the protagonist of "Slumdog Millionaire," lives.

Which 2012 film, directed by Anurag Kashyap, explores the theme of poverty and violence in the slums of Mumbai?

  1. Gangs of Wasseypur

  2. Ugly

  3. That Girl in Yellow Boots

  4. Bombay Velvet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gangs of Wasseypur, directed by Anurag Kashyap, is a powerful film that explores the theme of poverty and violence in the slums of Mumbai.

In the 2015 film "Bajrangi Bhaijaan," what is the name of the Pakistani girl who gets lost in India and is helped by a kind-hearted Indian man?

  1. Shahida

  2. Munni

  3. Guddu

  4. Babli


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shahida is the Pakistani girl who gets lost in India and is helped by a kind-hearted Indian man, Pawan Kumar Chaturvedi, in "Bajrangi Bhaijaan."

Which 2017 film, directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, explores the theme of poverty and the struggles of a single mother in rural India?

  1. Nil Battey Sannata

  2. Bareilly Ki Barfi

  3. Panga

  4. Dangal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nil Battey Sannata, directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, is a powerful film that explores the theme of poverty and the struggles of a single mother, Chanda Sahay, in rural India.

In the 2019 film "Article 15," what is the name of the police officer who is assigned to investigate a case of caste-based discrimination?

  1. Ayan Ranjan

  2. Gaurav Sharma

  3. Vikram Singh

  4. Nishant Dubey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ayan Ranjan is the police officer who is assigned to investigate a case of caste-based discrimination in "Article 15."

Which 2020 film, directed by Shakun Batra, explores the theme of poverty and the struggles of a young couple in Mumbai?

  1. Kapoor & Sons

  2. Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu

  3. Gehraiyaan

  4. Tamasha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gehraiyaan, directed by Shakun Batra, is a powerful film that explores the theme of poverty and the struggles of a young couple, Alisha and Zain, in Mumbai.

In the 2021 film "Sherni," what is the name of the forest officer who is tasked with resolving the conflict between humans and tigers?

  1. Vidya Vincent

  2. Aslam Khan

  3. Ramesh Singh

  4. Priyanka Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vidya Vincent is the forest officer who is tasked with resolving the conflict between humans and tigers in "Sherni."

Which 2022 film, directed by Vivek Agnihotri, explores the issue of caste-based discrimination and violence in India?

  1. The Kashmir Files

  2. Antim: The Final Truth

  3. Bachchhan Paandey

  4. Jhund


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kashmir Files, directed by Vivek Agnihotri, is a powerful film that explores the issue of caste-based discrimination and violence in India.

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