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Women as Protagonists in Indian Cinema

Women as Protagonists in Indian Cinema Quiz

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following films is considered a landmark in the portrayal of women as protagonists in Indian cinema?

  1. Mother India
  2. Bandini
  3. Mughal-e-Azam
  4. Pakeezah
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who played the iconic role of Phoolan Devi in the 1994 film Bandit Queen?

  1. Smita Patil
  2. Shabana Azmi
  3. Seema Biswas
  4. Urmila Matondkar
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which actress is known for her portrayal of strong and independent women in films like Arth, Mandi, and Mirch Masala?

  1. Smita Patil
  2. Shabana Azmi
  3. Madhuri Dixit
  4. Rekha
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 2015 film Piku, Deepika Padukone played the role of a:

  1. Headstrong architect
  2. Ambitious businesswoman
  3. Aspiring politician
  4. Talented musician
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following films features Kangana Ranaut as a fearless warrior queen?

  1. Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi
  2. Tanu Weds Manu
  3. Queen
  4. Fashion
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 2018 film Raazi, Alia Bhatt played the role of:

  1. A spy working for the Indian intelligence agency
  2. A journalist investigating a political scandal
  3. A doctor fighting a deadly epidemic
  4. A lawyer defending an innocent client
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which film features Priyanka Chopra as a feisty boxer who fights for her dreams?

  1. Mary Kom
  2. Bajirao Mastani
  3. Dil Dhadakne Do
  4. Fashion
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 2019 film Article 15, Ayushmann Khurrana played the role of a police officer investigating a case of caste-based discrimination. Who played the role of his female colleague?

  1. Bhumi Pednekar
  2. Yami Gautam
  3. Tabu
  4. Radhika Apte
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which film features Vidya Balan as a pregnant woman who embarks on a journey of self-discovery?

  1. Kahaani
  2. The Dirty Picture
  3. Paa
  4. Ishqiya
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 2016 film Neerja, Sonam Kapoor played the role of a flight attendant who displayed extraordinary courage during a terrorist attack. What was her character's name?

  1. Neerja Bhanot
  2. Geeta Phogat
  3. Mary Kom
  4. Phoolan Devi
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which film features Rani Mukerji as a feisty wedding planner who falls in love with a charming NRI?

  1. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
  2. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
  3. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
  4. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 2013 film Queen, Kangana Ranaut played the role of a woman who embarks on a solo honeymoon after her fiance calls off their wedding. What was her character's name?

  1. Rani
  2. Geet
  3. Veronica
  4. Kangana
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which film features Kareena Kapoor as a feisty and ambitious fashion designer?

  1. Veere Di Wedding
  2. Jab We Met
  3. 3 Idiots
  4. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 2019 film Mission Mangal, Vidya Balan played the role of a:

  1. Scientist working on India's Mars Orbiter Mission
  2. Doctor treating patients with a rare disease
  3. Lawyer fighting for the rights of the underprivileged
  4. Journalist investigating a political scandal
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which film features Deepika Padukone as a headstrong and ambitious businesswoman?

  1. Piku
  2. Bajirao Mastani
  3. Padmaavat
  4. Chennai Express
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