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Cinema and Film Awards

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Cinema and Film Awards covers Oscar-winning movies, historical Hollywood milestones, and acclaimed directors. The questions also address various film genres like documentaries and animated features. Reviewing these facts builds a strong foundation for the general awareness section.

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Cinema and Film Awards Questions

Multiple choice

In the film 'The Lunchbox', what is the significance of the food that Ila cooks for Saajan?

  1. It is a way for Ila to express her love for Saajan.

  2. It is a symbol of their shared cultural heritage.

  3. It is a way for Ila to show her gratitude to Saajan.

  4. It represents their growing friendship and connection.
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Explanation

The food that Ila cooks for Saajan in 'The Lunchbox' is a metaphor for her growing affection and love for him, as she carefully prepares and selects dishes that she believes he will enjoy.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film features a scene where the protagonist cooks a special dish for his family to celebrate their son's birthday?

  1. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  4. Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
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In the film, Amitabh Bachchan's character cooks a special dish for his son's birthday, highlighting the importance of food in bringing the family together during special occasions.

Multiple choice

Which film holds the record for the highest-grossing film of all time, worldwide?

  1. Avatar

  2. Avengers: Endgame

  3. Titanic

  4. Star Wars: The Force Awakens
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Avatar, released in 2009, remains the highest-grossing film of all time, with a worldwide gross of over $2.8 billion.

Multiple choice

What was the first film to gross over $1 billion worldwide?

  1. Jurassic Park

  2. Titanic

  3. Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

  4. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
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Jurassic Park, released in 1993, became the first film to surpass the $1 billion mark worldwide.

Multiple choice

Which film holds the record for the highest-grossing opening weekend in North America?

  1. Avengers: Endgame

  2. Star Wars: The Force Awakens

  3. Jurassic World

  4. The Lion King
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Avengers: Endgame, released in 2019, holds the record for the highest-grossing opening weekend in North America, with a gross of over $357 million.

Multiple choice

What was the first animated film to gross over $1 billion worldwide?

  1. Toy Story 3

  2. Frozen

  3. Zootopia

  4. Moana
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Toy Story 3, released in 2010, became the first animated film to gross over $1 billion worldwide.

Multiple choice

Which film holds the record for the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time?

  1. Deadpool

  2. The Passion of the Christ

  3. The Hangover

  4. Joker
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Deadpool, released in 2016, holds the record for the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, with a worldwide gross of over $783 million.

Multiple choice

What was the first superhero film to gross over $1 billion worldwide?

  1. Spider-Man

  2. X-Men

  3. Batman Begins

  4. The Dark Knight
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Spider-Man, released in 2002, became the first superhero film to gross over $1 billion worldwide.

Multiple choice

What was the first science fiction film to gross over $1 billion worldwide?

  1. Star Wars

  2. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

  3. Jurassic Park

  4. Independence Day
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Star Wars, released in 1977, became the first science fiction film to gross over $1 billion worldwide.

Multiple choice

Which film holds the record for the highest-grossing musical of all time?

  1. The Sound of Music

  2. Grease

  3. Mamma Mia!

  4. La La Land
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The Sound of Music, released in 1965, holds the record for the highest-grossing musical of all time, with a worldwide gross of over $286 million.

Multiple choice

What was the first comedy film to gross over $1 billion worldwide?

  1. Ghostbusters

  2. Beverly Hills Cop

  3. Home Alone

  4. The Hangover
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Ghostbusters, released in 1984, became the first comedy film to gross over $1 billion worldwide.

Multiple choice

Which film holds the record for the highest-grossing sports film of all time?

  1. Rocky

  2. Raging Bull

  3. The Blind Side

  4. Creed
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Creed, released in 2015, holds the record for the highest-grossing sports film of all time, with a worldwide gross of over $173 million.

Multiple choice

What was the first war film to gross over $1 billion worldwide?

  1. Saving Private Ryan

  2. Black Hawk Down

  3. The Hurt Locker

  4. American Sniper
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Saving Private Ryan, released in 1998, became the first war film to gross over $1 billion worldwide.

Multiple choice

Which film holds the record for the highest-grossing biopic of all time?

  1. Gandhi

  2. Malcolm X

  3. Ray

  4. Bohemian Rhapsody
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Bohemian Rhapsody, released in 2018, holds the record for the highest-grossing biopic of all time, with a worldwide gross of over $900 million.

Multiple choice

What was the first fantasy film to gross over $1 billion worldwide?

  1. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

  2. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

  3. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

  4. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, released in 2001, became the first fantasy film to gross over $1 billion worldwide.