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The Portrayal of Human Rights Abuses in Indian Cinema

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the portrayal of human rights abuses in Indian cinema. Each question delves into the various ways in which Indian filmmakers have addressed and brought attention to human rights issues through their movies.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which Indian film, released in 1983, powerfully depicted the struggles and oppression faced by the Dalit community in rural India?

  1. Salaam Bombay!

  2. Mirch Masala

  3. Nishant

  4. Ardh Satya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nishant, directed by Shyam Benegal, is a powerful and critically acclaimed film that sheds light on the caste-based discrimination and oppression faced by the Dalit community in rural India.

In the 2012 film "Kahaani," Vidya Balan's character, Vidya Bagchi, embarks on a journey to find her missing husband. What is the underlying social issue that the film explores?

  1. Child Trafficking

  2. Domestic Violence

  3. Corruption

  4. Poverty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kahaani delves into the dark and disturbing world of child trafficking, highlighting the vulnerability of children and the lengths to which people will go to exploit them.

Which of the following films, directed by Mira Nair, addresses the issue of caste discrimination and untouchability in India?

  1. Salaam Bombay!

  2. Mississippi Masala

  3. Monsoon Wedding

  4. The Namesake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salaam Bombay!, released in 1988, is a powerful portrayal of the lives of street children in Mumbai, highlighting the issue of caste discrimination and untouchability that they face.

In the 2015 film "Court," directed by Chaitanya Tamhane, the protagonist is falsely accused of committing a crime. What is the larger social issue that the film explores?

  1. Judicial Corruption

  2. Police Brutality

  3. Caste Discrimination

  4. Poverty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Court is a thought-provoking film that delves into the issue of judicial corruption and the flaws within the Indian legal system, highlighting the struggle for justice faced by ordinary citizens.

Which Indian film, released in 2018, sheds light on the issue of female infanticide and the devaluation of women in rural India?

  1. Pad Man

  2. Dangal

  3. Newton

  4. Mukkabaaz


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mukkabaaz, directed by Anurag Kashyap, is a powerful and gritty film that explores the issue of female infanticide and the devaluation of women in rural India, particularly within the context of sports and honor killings.

In the 2013 film "Ship of Theseus," directed by Anand Gandhi, the protagonist undergoes organ transplants. What is the underlying philosophical and ethical issue that the film explores?

  1. Identity and Consciousness

  2. Medical Ethics

  3. Existentialism

  4. Social Justice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ship of Theseus delves into the philosophical and ethical questions surrounding identity and consciousness, particularly in the context of organ transplants and the concept of self.

Which Indian film, released in 2016, addresses the issue of religious intolerance and communal violence in India?

  1. Udta Punjab

  2. Aligarh

  3. Pink

  4. Dangal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aligarh, directed by Hansal Mehta, is a poignant and powerful film that explores the issue of religious intolerance and communal violence in India, particularly in the context of the Aligarh Muslim University controversy.

In the 2017 film "Newton," directed by Amit V. Masurkar, the protagonist is a government clerk tasked with conducting elections in a remote village. What is the underlying social issue that the film explores?

  1. Electoral Fraud

  2. Corruption

  3. Naxalism

  4. Caste Discrimination


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Newton is a satirical and thought-provoking film that explores the issue of electoral fraud and the challenges faced by ordinary citizens in exercising their democratic rights.

Which Indian film, released in 2018, sheds light on the issue of manual scavenging and the plight of sanitation workers in India?

  1. Pad Man

  2. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha

  3. Mukkabaaz

  4. Newton


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pad Man, directed by R. Balki, is an inspiring and socially conscious film that addresses the issue of manual scavenging and the plight of sanitation workers in India, particularly in the context of menstrual hygiene.

In the 2019 film "Article 15," directed by Anubhav Sinha, the protagonist is a police officer investigating a case of caste-based discrimination. What is the underlying social issue that the film explores?

  1. Caste Discrimination

  2. Police Brutality

  3. Corruption

  4. Religious Intolerance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 15 is a powerful and unflinching film that explores the issue of caste discrimination and the deep-rooted prejudices that exist within Indian society.

Which Indian film, released in 2020, addresses the issue of environmental degradation and the impact of climate change on indigenous communities?

  1. Thappad

  2. Chhapaak

  3. Gulabo Sitabo

  4. Sherni


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sherni, directed by Amit Masurkar, is a thought-provoking and visually stunning film that explores the issue of environmental degradation and the impact of climate change on indigenous communities, particularly in the context of human-wildlife conflict.

In the 2021 film "Sardar Udham," directed by Shoojit Sircar, the protagonist seeks revenge for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. What is the historical context and significance of this event?

  1. Indian Independence Movement

  2. Partition of India

  3. World War II

  4. British Colonial Rule


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sardar Udham is a historical drama that explores the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, a tragic event that occurred in 1919 during the Indian Independence Movement, where British troops opened fire on a peaceful gathering of unarmed civilians.

Which Indian film, released in 2022, sheds light on the issue of female foeticide and the devaluation of women in rural India?

  1. Gangubai Kathiawadi

  2. Jhund

  3. RRR

  4. Darlings


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Darlings, directed by Jasmeet K. Reen, is a dark comedy that explores the issue of female foeticide and the devaluation of women in rural India, particularly in the context of domestic violence and patriarchal norms.

In the 2023 film "Bheed," directed by Anubhav Sinha, the protagonist is a migrant worker struggling to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic. What is the underlying social issue that the film explores?

  1. Migrant Labor

  2. Economic Inequality

  3. Healthcare Access

  4. Social Justice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bheed is a powerful and timely film that explores the issue of migrant labor and the challenges faced by migrant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the vulnerabilities and inequalities that exist within Indian society.

Which Indian film, released in 2023, addresses the issue of caste discrimination and the struggle for social justice in rural India?

  1. Jhund

  2. Gangubai Kathiawadi

  3. Darlings

  4. Bheed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jhund, directed by Nagraj Manjule, is a powerful and inspiring film that explores the issue of caste discrimination and the struggle for social justice in rural India, particularly in the context of sports and education.

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