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 edited the highest-grossing Indian film of all time?

  1. A. Hemanti Sarkar

  2. B. Akiv Ali

  3. C. Aarti Bajaj

  4. D. Nitin Baid
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Hemanti Sarkar edited the highest-grossing Indian film of all time, "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion".

Multiple choice

Who edited the highest-grossing Indian film of the 2010s?

  1. A. Hemanti Sarkar

  2. B. Akiv Ali

  3. C. Aarti Bajaj

  4. D. Nitin Baid
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Hemanti Sarkar edited the highest-grossing Indian film of the 2010s, "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion".

Multiple choice

Which editor won the Filmfare Award for Best Editing for the highest-grossing Indian film of the 2000s?

  1. A. Sreekar Prasad

  2. B. Hemanti Sarkar

  3. C. Akiv Ali

  4. D. Nitin Baid
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Sreekar Prasad won the Filmfare Award for Best Editing for the highest-grossing Indian film of the 2000s, "Lagaan".

Multiple choice

Who edited the highest-grossing Indian film of the 1990s?

  1. A. Hemanti Sarkar

  2. B. Akiv Ali

  3. C. Aarti Bajaj

  4. D. Nitin Baid
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Hemanti Sarkar edited the highest-grossing Indian film of the 1990s, "Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!".

Multiple choice

Which editor won the National Film Award for Best Editing for the highest-grossing Indian film of the 1980s?

  1. A. Sreekar Prasad

  2. B. Hemanti Sarkar

  3. C. Akiv Ali

  4. D. Nitin Baid
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Sreekar Prasad won the National Film Award for Best Editing for the highest-grossing Indian film of the 1980s, "Nayakan".

Multiple choice

Who edited the highest-grossing Indian film of the 1970s?

  1. A. Hemanti Sarkar

  2. B. Akiv Ali

  3. C. Aarti Bajaj

  4. D. Nitin Baid
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Hemanti Sarkar edited the highest-grossing Indian film of the 1970s, "Sholay".

Multiple choice

In the film "12 Years a Slave", which actor portrays the character of Solomon Northup, a free Black man sold into slavery?

  1. Chiwetel Ejiofor

  2. Michael Fassbender

  3. Brad Pitt

  4. Lupita Nyong'o
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Chiwetel Ejiofor's powerful performance as Solomon Northup in Steve McQueen's 2013 historical drama "12 Years a Slave" earned him critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.

Multiple choice

Which film explores the life and struggles of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement?

  1. Gandhi

  2. The King's Speech

  3. Schindler's List

  4. 12 Angry Men
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Richard Attenborough's 1982 biographical drama "Gandhi" chronicles the life and achievements of Mahatma Gandhi, highlighting his nonviolent resistance and leadership in India's fight for independence.

Multiple choice

In the film "Schindler's List", who plays the role of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved the lives of over a thousand Jews during the Holocaust?

  1. Liam Neeson

  2. Ralph Fiennes

  3. Ben Kingsley

  4. Daniel Day-Lewis
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Liam Neeson's portrayal of Oskar Schindler in Steven Spielberg's 1993 historical drama "Schindler's List" earned him critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.

Multiple choice

In the film "Glory", which actor portrays Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, the leader of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, an all-Black regiment during the American Civil War?

  1. Denzel Washington

  2. Morgan Freeman

  3. Matthew Broderick

  4. Cary Elwes
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Denzel Washington's powerful performance as Colonel Robert Gould Shaw in Edward Zwick's 1989 historical drama "Glory" earned him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Multiple choice

In the film "Malcolm X", which actor portrays the iconic civil rights leader Malcolm X?

  1. Denzel Washington

  2. Morgan Freeman

  3. Angela Bassett

  4. Spike Lee
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Denzel Washington's portrayal of Malcolm X in Spike Lee's 1992 biographical drama "Malcolm X" earned him critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.

Multiple choice

In the film "1917", which actors play the roles of two British soldiers tasked with delivering a message across enemy lines during World War I?

  1. George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman

  2. Mark Rylance and Colin Firth

  3. Benedict Cumberbatch and Andrew Scott

  4. Tom Hardy and Cillian Murphy
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George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman portray Lance Corporal Schofield and Lance Corporal Blake, respectively, in Sam Mendes' 2019 war film "1917", which follows their perilous journey across enemy territory.

Multiple choice

In the film "The King's Speech", which actor portrays King George VI, who overcame a debilitating stammer to lead Britain during World War II?

  1. Colin Firth

  2. Geoffrey Rush

  3. Helena Bonham Carter

  4. Guy Pearce
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Colin Firth's portrayal of King George VI in Tom Hooper's 2010 historical drama "The King's Speech" earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor.

Multiple choice

In the film "The Last Emperor", which actor portrays Puyi, the last emperor of China, who ruled during the early 20th century?

  1. John Lone

  2. Joan Chen

  3. Peter O'Toole

  4. Ying Ruocheng
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John Lone's portrayal of Puyi in Bernardo Bertolucci's 1987 epic historical drama "The Last Emperor" earned him critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.

Multiple choice

Which historical TV show is known for its use of historical fiction to explore the lives of historical figures?

  1. The Borgias

  2. The White Queen

  3. Wolf Hall

  4. The Spanish Princess
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The Borgias is a historical drama series that depicts the lives of the Borgia family, a powerful Italian family during the Renaissance. The show uses historical fiction to explore the political and personal lives of the Borgias.