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Language and Cinema in India

This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the intricate relationship between language and cinema in India, exploring various aspects such as multilingualism, language policies, and the impact of cinema on language usage and identity.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian film, released in 1931, is widely regarded as the first talkie film in the country?

  1. Raja Harishchandra
  2. Alam Ara
  3. Devdas
  4. Mother India
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Indian constitution recognizes how many official languages?

  1. 18
  2. 22
  3. 28
  4. 34
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which language has the most number of speakers in India?

  1. Hindi
  2. Bengali
  3. Telugu
  4. Marathi
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The term 'Bollywood' is often used to refer to which film industry in India?

  1. Tamil Cinema
  2. Kannada Cinema
  3. Telugu Cinema
  4. Hindi Cinema
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian film director is known for his distinct style of filmmaking and his exploration of social and political issues?

  1. Satyajit Ray
  2. Guru Dutt
  3. Raj Kapoor
  4. Bimal Roy
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian film, released in 1957, is considered a landmark in Indian cinema and is often cited as one of the greatest films ever made?

  1. Pather Panchali
  2. Mother India
  3. Mughal-e-Azam
  4. Sholay
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian film, released in 2001, was the first Indian film to win an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film?

  1. Lagaan
  2. Devdas
  3. Rang De Basanti
  4. 3 Idiots
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian film, released in 2015, became the highest-grossing Indian film of all time?

  1. PK
  2. Dangal
  3. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
  4. Sanju
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian film, released in 2019, addressed the issue of menstruation and menstrual hygiene in rural India?

  1. Pad Man
  2. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
  3. Pink
  4. Dangal
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian film, released in 2020, explored the theme of caste discrimination and untouchability in contemporary India?

  1. Article 15
  2. Thappad
  3. Gully Boy
  4. Andhadhun
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian film, released in 2021, dealt with the issue of female infanticide and gender inequality?

  1. Thappad
  2. Sherni
  3. Mimi
  4. Sardar Udham
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian film, released in 2022, explored the theme of religious intolerance and communal violence?

  1. The Kashmir Files
  2. RRR
  3. Gangubai Kathiawadi
  4. Jhund
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian film, released in 2023, addressed the issue of environmental degradation and climate change?

  1. Bhediya
  2. Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva
  3. Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
  4. Major
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian film, released in 2024, explored the theme of mental health and the importance of seeking professional help?

  1. Gehraiyaan
  2. 83
  3. Atrangi Re
  4. Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui
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