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

Who directed the 2014 Indian documentary film 'The Last Man Who Knew Everything'?

  1. Shyam Benegal

  2. Mrinal Sen

  3. Ritwik Ghatak

  4. Guru Dutt
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Explanation

Shyam Benegal is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He directed the 2014 documentary film 'The Last Man Who Knew Everything', which explores the life and work of polymath Srinivasa Ramanujan.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the 2013 Indian documentary film that explores the history of the Indian space program?

  1. The Space Race

  2. The Rocket Men

  3. The Journey to Mars

  4. The Final Frontier
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Rocket Men is a 2013 Indian documentary film directed by Sanjay Kak. It explores the history of the Indian space program, from its early beginnings to its current status as a major player in the global space industry.

Multiple choice

Which Indian documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Scientific Film in 2012?

  1. The Story of Light

  2. The Secrets of the Universe

  3. The Wonders of Nature

  4. The Power of Science
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The Story of Light is a 2012 Indian documentary film directed by Arun Karthick. It explores the history and science of light, from its earliest understanding to its modern applications.

Multiple choice

Who directed the 2011 Indian documentary film 'The Man Who Knew Infinity'?

  1. Anurag Kashyap

  2. Dibakar Banerjee

  3. Zoya Akhtar

  4. Ritesh Batra
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Explanation

Anurag Kashyap is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He directed the 2011 documentary film 'The Man Who Knew Infinity', which explores the life and work of Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the 2010 Indian documentary film that explores the life and work of Indian chemist C.V. Raman?

  1. The Raman Effect

  2. The Scattering of Light

  3. The Diffraction of Light

  4. The Polarization of Light
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Explanation

The Raman Effect is a 2010 Indian documentary film directed by S. N. Sridhar. It explores the life and work of Indian chemist C.V. Raman, who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1930 for his discovery of the Raman effect.

Multiple choice

Which Indian documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Educational/Motivational Film in 2009?

  1. The Dream of Invention

  2. The Power of Ideas

  3. The Spirit of Innovation

  4. The Future of Technology
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The Dream of Invention is a 2009 Indian documentary film directed by Arun Karthick. It explores the lives and work of five Indian inventors who have made significant contributions to science and technology.

Multiple choice

Who directed the 2008 Indian documentary film 'The Last Man Who Knew Everything'?

  1. Shyam Benegal

  2. Mrinal Sen

  3. Ritwik Ghatak

  4. Guru Dutt
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Shyam Benegal is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He directed the 2008 documentary film 'The Last Man Who Knew Everything', which explores the life and work of polymath Srinivasa Ramanujan.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the 2007 Indian documentary film that explores the history of the Indian space program?

  1. The Space Race

  2. The Rocket Men

  3. The Journey to Mars

  4. The Final Frontier
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Rocket Men is a 2007 Indian documentary film directed by Sanjay Kak. It explores the history of the Indian space program, from its early beginnings to its current status as a major player in the global space industry.

Multiple choice

Which Indian documentary film won the National Film Award for Best Scientific Film in 2006?

  1. The Story of Light

  2. The Secrets of the Universe

  3. The Wonders of Nature

  4. The Power of Science
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Story of Light is a 2006 Indian documentary film directed by Arun Karthick. It explores the history and science of light, from its earliest understanding to its modern applications.

Multiple choice

Who directed the 2005 Indian documentary film 'The Man Who Knew Infinity'?

  1. Anurag Kashyap

  2. Dibakar Banerjee

  3. Zoya Akhtar

  4. Ritesh Batra
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Anurag Kashyap is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He directed the 2005 documentary film 'The Man Who Knew Infinity', which explores the life and work of Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the 2004 Indian documentary film that explores the life and work of Indian chemist C.V. Raman?

  1. The Raman Effect

  2. The Scattering of Light

  3. The Diffraction of Light

  4. The Polarization of Light
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Raman Effect is a 2004 Indian documentary film directed by S. N. Sridhar. It explores the life and work of Indian chemist C.V. Raman, who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1930 for his discovery of the Raman effect.

Multiple choice

Which 2001 sports drama film, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, revolves around the life of legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Iqbal

  4. Sachin: A Billion Dreams
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sachin: A Billion Dreams is a 2017 biographical sports drama film directed by James Erskine, focusing on the life and career of Sachin Tendulkar.

Multiple choice

In the 2007 sports drama film "Chak De! India," who portrayed the role of Kabir Khan, the coach of the Indian women's hockey team?

  1. Shah Rukh Khan

  2. Aamir Khan

  3. Salman Khan

  4. Hrithik Roshan
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Explanation

Shah Rukh Khan played the role of Kabir Khan, a former hockey player turned coach, in the 2007 film "Chak De! India."

Multiple choice

In the 2016 biographical sports drama film "Dangal," who played the role of Mahavir Singh Phogat, the father and coach of Indian wrestlers Geeta and Babita Phogat?

  1. Aamir Khan

  2. Salman Khan

  3. Shah Rukh Khan

  4. Akshay Kumar
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Explanation

Aamir Khan portrayed the role of Mahavir Singh Phogat in the 2016 biographical sports drama film "Dangal."

Multiple choice

Which 2014 biographical sports drama film revolves around the life and career of Indian boxer Mary Kom?

  1. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Dangal

  4. Sultan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mary Kom is a 2014 biographical sports drama film based on the life of Indian boxer Mary Kom, the first Indian woman boxer to win an Olympic medal.