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Disability and the Indian Film Industry's Role in Raising Awareness

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the role of the Indian film industry in raising awareness about disability. The questions cover various aspects of disability representation in Indian cinema, including the portrayal of different types of disabilities, the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in the film industry, and the impact of films on raising awareness and changing attitudes towards disability.
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Which of the following Indian films is widely regarded as a landmark in disability representation for its portrayal of a protagonist with cerebral palsy?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Taare Zameen Par (2007), directed by Aamir Khan, is considered a groundbreaking film in Indian cinema for its sensitive and realistic portrayal of a young boy with dyslexia.

Which Indian actor has been actively involved in raising awareness about autism through his films and philanthropic work?

  1. Amitabh Bachchan

  2. Shah Rukh Khan

  3. Aamir Khan

  4. Hrithik Roshan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Aamir Khan has been a vocal advocate for autism awareness in India. He produced and starred in the film Taare Zameen Par (2007), which deals with the issue of dyslexia, and has also supported various organizations working towards the welfare of individuals with autism.

Which of the following Indian films features a protagonist with Down syndrome?

  1. My Name Is Khan

  2. Margarita with a Straw

  3. The Lunchbox

  4. Piku


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

My Name Is Khan (2010), directed by Karan Johar, features Shah Rukh Khan as a Muslim man with Asperger's syndrome and Kajol as his wife, who has a son with Down syndrome.

Which Indian film explores the challenges faced by a deaf and mute couple in a small town?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. The Lunchbox


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Black (2005), directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, stars Amitabh Bachchan as a blind and deaf teacher and Rani Mukerji as his student, who is also deaf and mute.

Which Indian film features a protagonist with multiple sclerosis?

  1. Margarita with a Straw

  2. The Lunchbox

  3. Piku

  4. Dear Zindagi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Margarita with a Straw (2014), directed by Shonali Bose, stars Kalki Koechlin as a young woman with cerebral palsy who falls in love with a blind musician.

Which Indian film deals with the issue of mental illness and features a protagonist with bipolar disorder?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Dear Zindagi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dear Zindagi (2016), directed by Gauri Shinde, stars Alia Bhatt as a young cinematographer struggling with mental health issues, including bipolar disorder.

Which Indian film explores the challenges faced by a visually impaired woman in a patriarchal society?

  1. Black

  2. Margarita with a Straw

  3. The Lunchbox

  4. Piku


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Piku (2015), directed by Shoojit Sircar, stars Deepika Padukone as a young woman who cares for her aging father, played by Amitabh Bachchan, who has bowel movement problems.

Which Indian film features a protagonist with polio?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. The Lunchbox


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Lunchbox (2013), directed by Ritesh Batra, stars Irrfan Khan as a lonely widower with polio and Nimrat Kaur as a young housewife who accidentally sends her lunchbox to him.

Which Indian film deals with the issue of disability rights and features a protagonist who is a wheelchair user?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Margarita with a Straw (2014), directed by Shonali Bose, stars Kalki Koechlin as a young woman with cerebral palsy who fights for her rights and independence.

Which Indian film features a protagonist with muscular dystrophy?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Dear Zindagi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

My Name Is Khan (2010), directed by Karan Johar, stars Shah Rukh Khan as a Muslim man with Asperger's syndrome and Kajol as his wife, who has a son with muscular dystrophy.

Which Indian film explores the challenges faced by a deaf and mute child in a hearing family?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. The Lunchbox


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Black (2005), directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, stars Amitabh Bachchan as a blind and deaf teacher and Rani Mukerji as his student, who is also deaf and mute.

Which Indian film features a protagonist with autism?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Dear Zindagi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

My Name Is Khan (2010), directed by Karan Johar, stars Shah Rukh Khan as a Muslim man with Asperger's syndrome and Kajol as his wife, who has a son with autism.

Which Indian film deals with the issue of disability discrimination and features a protagonist who is a dwarf?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Margarita with a Straw (2014), directed by Shonali Bose, stars Kalki Koechlin as a young woman with cerebral palsy who faces discrimination due to her disability.

Which Indian film features a protagonist with a speech impediment?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. The Lunchbox


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Lunchbox (2013), directed by Ritesh Batra, stars Irrfan Khan as a lonely widower with a speech impediment and Nimrat Kaur as a young housewife who accidentally sends her lunchbox to him.

Which Indian film explores the challenges faced by a blind woman in a male-dominated society?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Piku


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Black (2005), directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, stars Amitabh Bachchan as a blind and deaf teacher and Rani Mukerji as his student, who is also deaf and mute.

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