World Deaf Day

Which of the following Hindi movies features a Deafblind character?

• Barfi! (2012)

• Taare Zameen Par (2007)

• Black (2005)

• 3 Idiots (2009)

Answer explanation

Correct Answer - C) Black (2005)

The protagonist in the movie Black is a girl who is DeafBlind. This character is inspired by the life of Helen Keller and the 1962 film based on her life – The Miracle Worker.

Which Global University is exclusively dedicated to education for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students?

• University of Central Lancashire

• University of Nottingham

• Gallaudet University

• University of Washington

Answer explanation

C) Gallaudet University =- Gallaudet University is the only liberal arts college in the world exclusively devoted to deaf students. https://gallaudet.edu/

Other Universities have programs dedicated to Deaf studies but aren’t exclusively for Deaf students

In which International Sporting Events can Deaf athletes participate? (Select all valid options)

• Paralympics

• Deaflympics

• Special Olympics

• Olympics

Answer explanation

B) Deaflympics

A) Can participate in Olympics on a case by case basis. Use of hearing aids and cochlear implants not allowed.

Are any changes adopted in the Deaf Football Rules to accommodate Deaf players? (more than one option can be selected)

• No change adopted

• Number of players is more

• Team comprises a mix of hearing and Deaf / hard of hearing players

• Referee blows a whistle and uses a flag to call out to players

Answer explanation

Correct answer - D) Referee blows a whistle and uses a flag to call out to players.

Both visual and auditory cues are used to communicate with the players, playing the match

In Indian Sign Language (ISL), it is not possible to distinguish between the number "0" and the letter "O"?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Correct Answer - B) False

In Indian Sign Language (ISL), while the sign is the same, the number "0" will be signed when you are explaining a number, say salary, whereas, the letter 'O' will be signed when you are spelling a word. Context is important.

What does this sign indicate in Indian Sign Language?

• Good

• Help

• Order

• Stamp

Answer explanation

Correct Answer - B

The 'sign' in the picture indicates that help is required.