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Indian Cinema: Gender and Class Representation

Explore how Indian cinema portrays and addresses themes of gender equality, women's empowerment, social class, and economic struggle through notable films from parallel cinema to modern blockbusters.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following films is NOT considered a classic example of Indian cinema that explores gender and class issues?

  1. Mother India
  2. Pyaasa
  3. Sholay
  4. Salaam Bombay!
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the film "Mother India", the protagonist Radha is portrayed as a strong and independent woman. What is her main struggle in the film?

  1. Fighting against poverty
  2. Dealing with the death of her husband
  3. Raising her children alone
  4. All of the above
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the film "Pyaasa", the protagonist Vijay is a struggling poet who is unable to find success. What is the main reason for his struggles?

  1. He is not talented enough
  2. He is not persistent enough
  3. He is not lucky enough
  4. He is not connected enough
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the film "Salaam Bombay!", the protagonist Krishna is a young boy who is forced to live on the streets of Mumbai. What are the main challenges he faces?

  1. Poverty
  2. Hunger
  3. Violence
  4. All of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the film "Bandit Queen", the protagonist Phoolan Devi is a woman who becomes a bandit after being subjected to violence and oppression. What is the main reason for her transformation?

  1. She is seeking revenge
  2. She is trying to protect her family
  3. She is fighting for justice
  4. All of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the film "Lagaan", the villagers of Champaner are forced to pay a heavy tax to the British Raj. What is the main reason for their struggle?

  1. They are unable to pay the tax
  2. They are being exploited by the British
  3. They are fighting for their independence
  4. All of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the film "Dangal", the protagonist Mahavir Singh Phogat is a former wrestler who trains his daughters Geeta and Babita to become wrestlers. What is his main motivation for doing so?

  1. He wants them to follow in his footsteps
  2. He wants them to be strong and independent
  3. He wants them to win medals for India
  4. All of the above
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