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 features a lesbian relationship between two schoolgirls?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

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

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (2019) depicts a lesbian relationship between Sweety and Kuhu, played by Sonam Kapoor and Regina Cassandra, respectively.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is a documentary about the lives of transgender people in India?

  1. Bombay Talkies

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. The Pink Mirror
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Pink Mirror (2020) is a documentary that follows the lives of transgender people in India, exploring their struggles and triumphs.

Multiple choice

Who directed the 2018 film 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga'?

  1. Hansal Mehta

  2. Anurag Kashyap

  3. Imtiaz Ali

  4. Shelly Chopra Dhar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Shelly Chopra Dhar made her directorial debut with 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga', a film that explores the complexities of same-sex relationships in a small town.

Multiple choice

Which film features a gay character who is a classical dancer?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan', Ayushmann Khurrana plays the role of Kartik, a gay classical dancer who falls in love with Aman, played by Jitendra Kumar.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is a biopic about the life of a transgender activist?

  1. Bombay Talkies

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Njan Marykutty
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Njan Marykutty (2018) is a Malayalam film based on the life of Marykutty, a transgender activist and dancer who fought for the rights of transgender people in Kerala.

Multiple choice

Who played the role of Sweety in the film 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga'?

  1. Sonam Kapoor

  2. Regina Cassandra

  3. Juhi Chawla

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

Sonam Kapoor portrayed the character of Sweety, a young woman who falls in love with Kuhu, in 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga'.

Multiple choice

Who played the role of Laila in the film 'Margarita with a Straw'?

  1. Kalki Koechlin

  2. Konkona Sen Sharma

  3. Richa Chadha

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

Kalki Koechlin delivered a powerful performance as Laila, a young woman with cerebral palsy who navigates her sexuality and relationships in 'Margarita with a Straw'.

Multiple choice

In the romantic comedy "Crazy Rich Asians", what was the signature makeup look of Rachel Chu, played by Constance Wu?

  1. Bold, smoky eyes and nude lips

  2. Natural, fresh-faced makeup with a pop of color

  3. Dramatic winged eyeliner and red lips

  4. Shimmering eyeshadow and glossy lips
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rachel's makeup look emphasized her natural beauty and innocence, highlighting her vulnerability and relatability as an outsider in the wealthy Asian society.

Multiple choice

In the romantic comedy "Crazy Stupid Love", what was the signature hairstyle of Cal Weaver, played by Steve Carell?

  1. Short, cropped hair with a beard

  2. Long, shaggy hair with a mustache

  3. Slicked-back hair with a side part

  4. Curly hair with a headband
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Cal's short, cropped hair with a beard represented his transformation throughout the film, symbolizing his newfound confidence and masculinity.

Multiple choice

In the romantic comedy "To All the Boys I've Loved Before", what was the signature makeup look of Lara Jean Covey, played by Lana Condor?

  1. Bold, dramatic eyeliner and dark lipstick

  2. Natural, fresh-faced makeup with a pop of color

  3. Smokey eyes and nude lips

  4. Shimmering eyeshadow and glossy lips
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Lara Jean's natural, fresh-faced makeup look emphasized her innocence and relatability, highlighting her vulnerability and growth throughout the film.

Multiple choice

In the romantic comedy "Set It Up", what was the signature makeup look of Harper Moore, played by Zoey Deutch?

  1. Bold, smoky eyes and nude lips

  2. Natural, fresh-faced makeup with a pop of color

  3. Dramatic winged eyeliner and red lips

  4. Shimmering eyeshadow and glossy lips
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Harper's natural, fresh-faced makeup look emphasized her intelligence and relatability, highlighting her determination and resourcefulness.

Multiple choice

In the romantic comedy "Love, Simon", what was the signature hairstyle of Simon Spier, played by Nick Robinson?

  1. Short, cropped hair with a beard

  2. Long, shaggy hair with a mustache

  3. Slicked-back hair with a side part

  4. Curly hair with a headband
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Simon's short, cropped hair with a beard represented his transformation throughout the film, symbolizing his newfound confidence and self-acceptance.

Multiple choice

Which Indian children's film, released in 1954, is considered a groundbreaking portrayal of poverty and child labor?

  1. Pather Panchali

  2. Do Bigha Zamin

  3. Boot Polish

  4. Shree 420
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Boot Polish, directed by Prakash Arora, is widely regarded as the first Indian children's film to realistically depict the harsh realities of poverty and child labor in urban India.

Multiple choice

In the film "Salaam Bombay!" (1988), what is the name of the young protagonist who struggles to survive on the streets of Mumbai?

  1. Krishna

  2. Chaipau

  3. Manju

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

Krishna, played by Shafiq Syed, is the central character in "Salaam Bombay!" who navigates the harsh realities of life on the streets, including poverty, crime, and exploitation.

Multiple choice

Which Indian children's film, released in 1996, follows the story of two impoverished siblings who travel to Mumbai in search of their missing father?

  1. Dil Se

  2. Chachi 420

  3. Raja Hindustani

  4. Khamoshi: The Musical
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Khamoshi: The Musical, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, tells the story of Annie and Alex, two deaf-mute siblings, who embark on a journey to Mumbai to find their father.