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 film addresses the issue of LGBTQ+ rights and discrimination in India?

  1. Fire

  2. Aligarh

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Aligarh is a 2015 Indian biographical drama film directed by Hansal Mehta. The film addresses the issue of LGBTQ+ rights and discrimination in India through the story of Dr. Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras (Manoj Bajpayee), a gay professor who is suspended from his university after his relationship with a rickshaw puller is exposed.

Multiple choice

In the film "Masaan", which social issue is explored through the relationship between a young couple from different religious backgrounds?

  1. Casteism

  2. Communalism

  3. Classism

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Masaan is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Neeraj Ghaywan. The film explores the issue of communalism through the relationship between Devi Pathak (Richa Chadda) and Deepak Kumar (Vicky Kaushal), a young couple from different religious backgrounds who fall in love and face societal opposition.

Multiple choice

Which film addresses the issue of disability and discrimination against people with disabilities?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. My Name is Khan

  4. Margarita with a Straw
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Taare Zameen Par is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Aamir Khan. The film addresses the issue of disability and discrimination against people with disabilities through the story of Ishaan Awasthi (Darsheel Safary), a young boy with dyslexia who struggles in school and faces societal stigma.

Multiple choice

In the film "Court", which social issue is explored through the trial of a Dalit man accused of murdering a member of a higher caste?

  1. Casteism

  2. Communalism

  3. Classism

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Court is a 2014 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Chaitanya Tamhane. The film explores the issue of casteism through the trial of Narayan Kamble (Vira Sathidar), a Dalit man accused of murdering a member of a higher caste.

Multiple choice

Which film addresses the issue of environmental degradation and the impact of industrialization on indigenous communities?

  1. Jal

  2. Parched

  3. Masaan

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

Jal is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Girish Malik. The film addresses the issue of environmental degradation and the impact of industrialization on indigenous communities through the story of Bakka (Purab Kohli), a young man who returns to his village to fight against a mining company that is polluting the local water supply.

Multiple choice

In the film "Article 15", which social issue is explored through the investigation of a series of murders of young Dalit women?

  1. Casteism

  2. Communalism

  3. Classism

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 15 is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Anubhav Sinha. The film explores the issue of casteism through the investigation of a series of murders of young Dalit women in a village in Uttar Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which film addresses the issue of mental health and the stigma associated with it in India?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. Dear Zindagi

  4. Dangal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Dear Zindagi is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film directed by Gauri Shinde. The film addresses the issue of mental health and the stigma associated with it in India through the story of Kaira (Alia Bhatt), a young cinematographer who struggles with depression and anxiety.

Multiple choice

In the film "Masaan", which social issue is explored through the relationship between a young couple from different religious backgrounds?

  1. Casteism

  2. Communalism

  3. Classism

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Masaan is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Neeraj Ghaywan. The film explores the issue of communalism through the relationship between Devi Pathak (Richa Chadda) and Deepak Kumar (Vicky Kaushal), a young couple from different religious backgrounds who fall in love and face societal opposition.

Multiple choice

Which film addresses the issue of child labor and exploitation in India?

  1. Salaam Bombay!

  2. Slumdog Millionaire

  3. Iqbal

  4. Chak De! India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Salaam Bombay! is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Mira Nair. The film addresses the issue of child labor and exploitation in India through the story of Krishna (Shafiq Syed), a young boy who runs away from home and ends up living on the streets of Bombay.

Multiple choice

In the film "Parched", which social issue is explored through the lives of four women in a rural village in India?

  1. Child Marriage

  2. Domestic Violence

  3. Casteism

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Parched is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Leena Yadav. The film explores the social issues of child marriage, domestic violence, and casteism through the lives of four women in a rural village in India.

Multiple choice

Which visual effects supervisor oversaw the stunning visuals in the 2015 blockbuster 'Baahubali: The Beginning'?

  1. Kamalakannan

  2. V. Srinivas Mohan

  3. Prasad Sutar

  4. P.C. Sreeram
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kamalakannan's exceptional work in creating the epic battle scenes and breathtaking landscapes of 'Baahubali' earned him widespread recognition.

Multiple choice

Who was responsible for the captivating visual effects in the 2017 film '2.0'?

  1. Srinivas Mohan

  2. Kamalakannan

  3. Prasad Sutar

  4. P.C. Sreeram
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Srinivas Mohan's expertise in visual effects brought the larger-than-life characters and futuristic world of '2.0' to life.

Multiple choice

Which visual effects supervisor crafted the stunning visuals in the 2018 film 'Padmaavat'?

  1. Prasad Sutar

  2. Kamalakannan

  3. Srinivas Mohan

  4. P.C. Sreeram
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Prasad Sutar's remarkable work in creating the opulent sets and elaborate battle sequences of 'Padmaavat' earned him critical acclaim.

Multiple choice

Who supervised the visual effects for the 2019 blockbuster 'War'?

  1. Kamalakannan

  2. Prasad Sutar

  3. Srinivas Mohan

  4. P.C. Sreeram
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kamalakannan once again showcased his mastery in visual effects, delivering breathtaking action sequences and stunning visuals in 'War'.

Multiple choice

Which visual effects supervisor was behind the stunning visuals in the 2020 film 'Sooryavanshi'?

  1. Prasad Sutar

  2. Kamalakannan

  3. Srinivas Mohan

  4. P.C. Sreeram
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Prasad Sutar continued his impressive work in visual effects, creating captivating action sequences and realistic environments in 'Sooryavanshi'.