General Awareness

Film, Theatre, and Media

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Indian cinema, theatre, and mass media form a crucial part of static general knowledge. This section covers national awards, prominent actors, censorship issues, and cinematic themes. These concepts frequently appear in SSC, banking, and state PSC examinations to assess a candidate's cultural awareness.

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Film, Theatre, and Media Questions

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie is based on the life of Indian boxer Mary Kom?

  1. Mary Kom

  2. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  3. Dangal

  4. Sultan
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Mary Kom (2014) is a biographical sports drama film that tells the story of Indian boxer Mary Kom, who won the World Boxing Championship six times.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie is based on the life of Indian wrestler Geeta Phogat?

  1. Dangal

  2. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Sultan
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Dangal (2016) is a biographical sports drama film that tells the story of Indian wrestler Geeta Phogat, who became the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie is based on the life of Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar?

  1. Sachin: A Billion Dreams

  2. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Dangal
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Sachin: A Billion Dreams (2017) is a biographical sports drama film that tells the story of Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who is considered one of the greatest cricketers of all time.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie is based on the life of Indian sprinter Milkha Singh?

  1. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Dangal

  4. Sultan
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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) is a biographical sports drama film that tells the story of Indian sprinter Milkha Singh, who won the gold medal in the 400 meters race at the 1958 Asian Games.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie is based on the life of Indian wrestler Sultan Ali Khan?

  1. Sultan

  2. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Dangal
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Sultan (2016) is a sports drama film that tells the story of Indian wrestler Sultan Ali Khan, who wins the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games but is forced to retire due to injury.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie is based on the life of Indian hockey player Sandeep Singh?

  1. Soorma

  2. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Dangal
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Soorma (2018) is a biographical sports drama film that tells the story of Indian hockey player Sandeep Singh, who was paralyzed after being accidentally shot in the back but returned to the sport and represented India at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie is based on the life of Indian badminton player Saina Nehwal?

  1. Saina

  2. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Dangal
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Saina (2021) is a biographical sports drama film that tells the story of Indian badminton player Saina Nehwal, who became the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Badminton World Championships.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie is based on the life of Indian kabaddi player Mangal Singh?

  1. Mukkabaaz

  2. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Dangal
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Mukkabaaz (2018) is a sports drama film that tells the story of Indian kabaddi player Mangal Singh, who faces discrimination and prejudice because of his caste.

Multiple choice

Which of the following artists was a contemporary of Mir Kalan Khan?

  1. Raja Ravi Varma

  2. Amrita Sher-Gil

  3. Jamini Roy

  4. Nandalal Bose
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Raja Ravi Varma was a contemporary of Mir Kalan Khan.

Multiple choice

Which theatre designer is known for his innovative use of lighting and multimedia in his designs?

  1. Anish Kapoor

  2. Jitish Kallat

  3. Sudarshan Shetty

  4. Rajeev Sethi
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Rajeev Sethi, a versatile theatre designer, is celebrated for his groundbreaking work in lighting and multimedia design.

Multiple choice

Who among the following theatre designers is known for his minimalistic and abstract approach to set design?

  1. Astad Deboo

  2. Sanjna Kapoor

  3. Lillete Dubey

  4. Alyque Padamsee
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Alyque Padamsee, a prominent theatre director and designer, is renowned for his minimalistic and abstract style in set design.

Multiple choice

Which theatre designer is known for his intricate and detailed set designs, often inspired by traditional Indian art forms?

  1. Bharat Sharma

  2. Girish Karnad

  3. Vijay Tendulkar

  4. Badal Sircar
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Bharat Sharma, a renowned theatre designer, is known for his intricate and detailed set designs that draw inspiration from traditional Indian art forms.

Multiple choice

Who is considered as one of the pioneers of contemporary Indian theatre design?

  1. Rustom Bharucha

  2. Shyam Benegal

  3. Girish Karnad

  4. Habib Tanvir
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Rustom Bharucha, a theatre critic and scholar, is regarded as one of the pioneers of contemporary Indian theatre design.

Multiple choice

Which theatre designer is known for his innovative use of found objects and recycled materials in his set designs?

  1. Arvind Gaur

  2. Vijaya Mehta

  3. Zohra Sehgal

  4. Pearl Padamsee
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Arvind Gaur, a renowned theatre designer, is known for his innovative use of found objects and recycled materials in his set designs.

Multiple choice

Which theatre designer is known for his collaboration with renowned theatre directors such as Ebrahim Alkazi and B.V. Karanth?

  1. Satish Gujral

  2. Rajeev Sethi

  3. Alyque Padamsee

  4. Bharat Sharma
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Satish Gujral collaborated with renowned theatre directors such as Ebrahim Alkazi and B.V. Karanth, creating memorable set designs for their productions.