Caste and the Indian Film Critics

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Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the way Indian film critics evaluate films?

  1. The caste of the director

  2. The caste of the actors

  3. The caste of the audience

  4. The budget of the film


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The budget of the film is not a factor that influences the way Indian film critics evaluate films.

Which of the following Indian film critics is known for his outspoken views on caste?

  1. Rajeev Masand

  2. Anupama Chopra

  3. Baradwaj Rangan

  4. Raja Sen


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Baradwaj Rangan is known for his outspoken views on caste.

In which of the following films did the director explicitly address the issue of caste?

  1. Sairat

  2. Article 15

  3. Masaan

  4. Newton


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the film Sairat, the director explicitly addressed the issue of caste.

Which of the following film critics has been accused of being casteist in their reviews?

  1. Taran Adarsh

  2. Komal Nahta

  3. Rohit Bhatnagar

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above film critics have been accused of being casteist in their reviews.

Which of the following films was banned in India due to its portrayal of caste?

  1. Eklavya

  2. Paanch

  3. Udta Punjab

  4. Ankhon Dekhi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The film Paanch was banned in India due to its portrayal of caste.

Which of the following film critics is known for their progressive views on caste?

  1. Anupama Chopra

  2. Rajeev Masand

  3. Raja Sen

  4. Baradwaj Rangan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anupama Chopra is known for her progressive views on caste.

Which of the following films was praised by critics for its nuanced portrayal of caste?

  1. Masaan

  2. Article 15

  3. Sairat

  4. Newton


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The film Masaan was praised by critics for its nuanced portrayal of caste.

Which of the following film critics has written extensively about the relationship between caste and Indian cinema?

  1. Baradwaj Rangan

  2. Anupama Chopra

  3. Raja Sen

  4. Rajeev Masand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baradwaj Rangan has written extensively about the relationship between caste and Indian cinema.

Which of the following films was criticized for its stereotypical portrayal of caste?

  1. Eklavya

  2. Paanch

  3. Udta Punjab

  4. Ankhon Dekhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The film Eklavya was criticized for its stereotypical portrayal of caste.

Which of the following film critics is known for their incisive analysis of caste in Indian cinema?

  1. Anupama Chopra

  2. Rajeev Masand

  3. Raja Sen

  4. Baradwaj Rangan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Baradwaj Rangan is known for his incisive analysis of caste in Indian cinema.

Which of the following films was praised by critics for its groundbreaking portrayal of caste?

  1. Masaan

  2. Article 15

  3. Sairat

  4. Newton


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The film Article 15 was praised by critics for its groundbreaking portrayal of caste.

Which of the following film critics has been accused of promoting casteism through their reviews?

  1. Taran Adarsh

  2. Komal Nahta

  3. Rohit Bhatnagar

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above film critics have been accused of promoting casteism through their reviews.

Which of the following films was banned in India due to its portrayal of caste violence?

  1. Eklavya

  2. Paanch

  3. Udta Punjab

  4. Ankhon Dekhi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The film Udta Punjab was banned in India due to its portrayal of caste violence.

Which of the following film critics is known for their nuanced understanding of caste in Indian cinema?

  1. Anupama Chopra

  2. Rajeev Masand

  3. Raja Sen

  4. Baradwaj Rangan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Baradwaj Rangan is known for his nuanced understanding of caste in Indian cinema.

Which of the following films was praised by critics for its sensitive portrayal of caste?

  1. Masaan

  2. Article 15

  3. Sairat

  4. Newton


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The film Sairat was praised by critics for its sensitive portrayal of caste.

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