General Awareness

Cinema and Film Awards

6,233 Questions

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 general knowledge
  1. don’t go there

  2. mama's family

  3. me and the kids

  4. bebe's kids

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

"Bebe's Kids" (1992) was an animated film based on the stand-up comedy routine by Robin Harris about his disastrous date with a woman named Bebe and her misbehaving children. The other options are not films based on Robin Harris routines.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Golden Eye

  2. Dr.No

  3. On Her Majesty's Secret Service

  4. Live and Let Die

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' (1969), James Bond (played by George Lazenby) marries Tracy di Vicenzo, who is killed by Blofeld at the end of the film, making Bond a widower. This is the only film in the original Bond series where Bond marries. 'GoldenEye', 'Dr. No', and 'Live and Let Die' do not feature Bond's marriage.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Pinnochio

  2. Fantasia

  3. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

  4. Goofy's Tall Tales

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) was Walt Disney's first full-length feature film. It was the first full-length cel-animated feature in motion picture history and was produced at a cost of $1.5 million, a massive sum at the time.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. ganga river

  2. river of red water

  3. river of fear

  4. river of blood

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Kuruthipunal is a Tamil action-thriller film title that translates to 'river of blood.' The tagline directly reflects the film's intense and violent themes, indicating the high stakes and deadly confrontations central to the plot.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. WALL-E

  2. The Dark Knight

  3. Slumdog Millionaire

  4. Departures

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The 81st Academy Awards in 2009 honored 'Slumdog Millionaire' with the Best Picture award. The film, directed by Danny Boyle, also won several other Oscars including Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay. 'The Dark Knight' was critically acclaimed but did not win Best Picture. 'WALL-E' won Best Animated Feature, and 'Departures' (Japanese film) won Best Foreign Language Film.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. 12

  2. 13

  3. 14

  4. 15

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

AR Rahman has won 13 Filmfare Awards throughout his career. These awards span various categories including Best Music Director and Background Score.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. 1970

  2. 1972

  3. 1975

  4. 1977

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

KJ Yesudas was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 1975. This recognition came early in his career, acknowledging his significant contribution to Indian music and playback singing across multiple languages.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. 2002

  2. 1986

  3. 1982

  4. 2005

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

K.J. Yesudas was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2002 for his contributions to Indian music. The Padma Bhushan is the third-highest civilian award in India, given for distinguished service. The other years listed (1982, 1986, 2005) are incorrect for this award.