Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with answers on “The Development of Assamese Cinema: A Historical Overview”

When was the first Assamese film, “Jeevan Jati,” released?
- a) 1935
- b) 1936
- c) 1937
- d) 1938
  Answer: b) 1935
Who directed the first Assamese film, “Jeevan Jati”?
- a) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
- b) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
- c) Bhupen Hazarika
- d) Purnima Dey
  Answer: a) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
Which Assamese film, released in 1953, is considered the first Assamese talkie?
- a) “Indramalati”
- b) “Piyali Phookan”
- c) “Biplabi”
- d) “Jeevan Jati”
  Answer: a) “Indramalati”
Who composed the music for the first Assamese film, “Jeevan Jati”?
- a) Bhupen Hazarika
- b) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
- c) Jatin Das
- d) Kanaklata Barua
  Answer: b) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
Which film is credited with starting the modern era of Assamese cinema in the 1970s?
- a) “Dr. Bezbaruah”
- b) “Hiranya”
- c) “Katha Deuta Ananta”
- d) “Puhor”
  Answer: a) “Dr. Bezbaruah”
Who is known as the “Father of Assamese Cinema”?
- a) Bhupen Hazarika
- b) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
- c) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
- d) Phani Sarma
  Answer: b) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
Which Assamese film released in 1981 was known for its innovative use of digital technology?
- a) “Sati Beula”
- b) “Pather Panchali”
- c) “Siroi”
- d) “Chameli Memsaab”
  Answer: d) “Chameli Memsaab”
In which decade did Assamese cinema experience a revival with a new generation of filmmakers?
- a) 1960s
- b) 1970s
- c) 1980s
- d) 1990s
  Answer: d) 1990s
Which film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Assamese in 2000?
- a) “Kothanodi”
- b) “Mon Jai”
- c) “Rudali”
- d) “Jwhwlao”
  Answer: a) “Kothanodi”
Who directed the film “Jeevan Jati”?
- a) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
- b) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
- c) Bhupen Hazarika
- d) N. M. Borah
  Answer: a) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
Which film is considered a milestone in Assamese cinema for its portrayal of social issues in the 1970s?
- a) “Dr. Bezbaruah”
- b) “Suhung”
- c) “Agnisakshi”
- d) “Aparoopa”
  Answer: d) “Aparoopa”
Who is the lead actor in the Assamese film “Bhalai,” which gained prominence in the 1980s?
- a) Bishnu Khargharia
- b) Zubeen Garg
- c) Phani Sarma
- d) Kiran Kumar
  Answer: a) Bishnu Khargharia
Which film marked the debut of Assamese actress Moon Moon Sen in the regional cinema?
- a) “Chameli Memsaab”
- b) “Dr. Bezbaruah”
- c) “Sati Beula”
- d) “Hiranya”
  Answer: a) “Chameli Memsaab”
What was the major theme of the Assamese film “Agnisakshi,” directed by Bhabendra Nath Saikia?
- a) Social injustice
- b) Romantic drama
- c) Historical events
- d) Family drama
  Answer: a) Social injustice
Which Assamese film released in 2006 won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Assamese?
- a) “Aparupa”
- b) “Mishing”
- c) “Sutrapath”
- d) “Kalpana”
  Answer: d) “Kalpana”
Who directed the Assamese film “Kothanodi,” which was acclaimed for its storytelling and visual style?
- a) Bhaskar Hazarika
- b) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
- c) Jahnu Barua
- d) Manju Borah
  Answer: a) Bhaskar Hazarika
Which film by Jahnu Barua won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Assamese in 2003?
- a) “Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai”
- b) “Swaas”
- c) “Paanchali”
- d) “Katha”
  Answer: a) “Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai”
The Assamese film “Paatar Aswamedh” is known for its portrayal of which historical event?
- a) Ahom-Burman War
- b) Assamese Renaissance
- c) British colonial impact
- d) Freedom struggle
  Answer: a) Ahom-Burman War
Which Assamese film, released in 1987, is celebrated for its portrayal of rural life and traditional customs?
- a) “Aparupa”
- b) “Sati Beula”
- c) “Kothanodi”
- d) “Paanchali”
  Answer: b) “Sati Beula”
Which Assamese film director is known for his work in promoting the modern cinematic style in Assamese cinema in the 1990s?
- a) Jahnu Barua
- b) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
- c) Phani Sarma
- d) Dipak Kumar Saha
  Answer: a) Jahnu Barua
The film “Chandraprabhati” is notable for being a part of which genre in Assamese cinema?
- a) Horror
- b) Mythological
- c) Romance
- d) Thriller
  Answer: b) Mythological
Which film is recognized as the first Assamese film to receive international recognition and screenings?
- a) “Aparupa”
- b) “Paatar Aswamedh”
- c) “Dr. Bezbaruah”
- d) “Swaas”
  Answer: b) “Paatar Aswamedh”
The Assamese film “Bhupen Hazarika,” which focuses on the life and work of the legendary singer, was released in which year?
- a) 1990
- b) 1994
- c) 1998
- d) 2001
  Answer: c) 1998
Which Assamese film features a significant contribution from the music director and lyricist Bhupen Hazarika?
- a) “Chameli Memsaab”
- b) “Paatar Aswamedh”
- c) “Hiranya”
- d) “Agnisakshi”
  Answer: a) “Chameli Memsaab”
Which Assamese filmmaker is known for integrating folklore and traditional themes into modern cinematic storytelling?
- a) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
- b) Jahnu Barua
- c) Bhaskar Hazarika
- d) Manju Borah
  Answer: b) Jahnu Barua
In which year was the film “Bhawaiya,” known for its cultural significance, released?
- a) 1975
- b) 1980
- c) 1985
- d) 1990
  Answer: b) 1980
Which Assamese film, released in 2011, won acclaim for its contemporary narrative and direction?
- a) “Gangs of Wasseypur”
- b) “Kothanodi”
- c) “Aparupa”
- d) “Nishiddho”
  Answer: d) “Nishiddho”
The film “Swaas” won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in which year?
- a) 2002
- b) 2003
- c) 2004
- d) 2005
  Answer: b) 2003
Which Assamese film is recognized for its unique use of traditional music and dance forms?
- a) “Indramalati”
- b) “Sati Beula”
- c) “Paanchali”
- d) “Agnisakshi”
  Answer: b) “Sati Beula”
Who was the lead actress in the Assamese film “Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai,” which is celebrated for its portrayal of rural life?
- a) Barasha Rani Bishaya
- b) Seema Biswas
- c) Moon Moon Sen
- d) Rupa Dutta
  Answer: a) Barasha Rani Bishaya

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