Exploring Indian Cinema

What year is considered the birth year of Indian cinema?

• 1913

• 1905

• 1935

• 1920

Who directed the iconic film 'Pather Panchali'?

• Satyajit Ray

• Mrinal Sen

• Ritwik Ghatak

• Adoor Gopalakrishnan

Name one major social issue addressed in Indian cinema.

• Environmental pollution

• Gender inequality

• Economic disparity

• Caste discrimination

Which Indian film is known for its revolutionary music and lyrics?

• Dil Se

• Gandhi

• Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

• Lagaan

What was the first Indian sound film, and when was it released?

• Raja Harishchandra, April 21, 1913

• Kisan Kanya, 1937

• Chandermukhi, 1925

• Alam Ara, March 14, 1931

Identify a film director known for their work in parallel cinema.

• Rajkumar Hirani

• Karan Johar

• Satyajit Ray

• Sanjay Leela Bhansali

How has Indian cinema influenced cultural norms in society?

• Indian cinema has influenced cultural norms by reflecting and shaping societal values, promoting social issues, and impacting lifestyle choices.

• Indian cinema promotes only Western lifestyle choices.

• Indian cinema only focuses on entertainment without any social message.

• Indian cinema has no impact on cultural norms.

What role did Lata Mangeshkar play in the evolution of film music?

• Lata Mangeshkar was instrumental in popularizing playback singing and integrating classical music with film music.

• Lata Mangeshkar primarily sang in regional languages, ignoring Hindi film music.

• She was known for her work as a music director rather than a playback singer.

• Lata Mangeshkar focused solely on classical music without any influence on film music.

Which film is credited with popularizing the Bollywood music genre?

• 3 Idiots

• Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

• Disco Dancer

• Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

Discuss the impact of Indian cinema on youth culture in India.

• Indian cinema promotes only traditional values without any modern influence.

• Indian cinema has no effect on youth culture.

• Indian cinema significantly influences youth culture by shaping values, aspirations, and social norms.

• Youth culture in India is solely influenced by Western media.