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

In which film does Taapsee Pannu portray the role of a kabaddi player who fights against gender discrimination to achieve her sporting ambitions?

  1. Dangal

  2. Sultan

  3. Mukkabaaz

  4. Panga
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Panga, directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, follows the journey of Jaya Nigam, a former kabaddi player who returns to the sport after a long hiatus to prove her worth and overcome societal expectations.

Multiple choice

In which film does Ranveer Singh play the role of Kapil Dev, the captain of the Indian cricket team that won the 1983 Cricket World Cup?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Chak De! India

  3. 83

  4. Patiala House
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C Correct answer
Explanation

83, directed by Kabir Khan, is a biographical sports drama film that chronicles the Indian cricket team's historic victory at the 1983 Cricket World Cup, led by captain Kapil Dev.

Multiple choice

Which 2021 sports drama film follows the journey of a young badminton player from a small town who dreams of representing India at the Olympics?

  1. Dangal

  2. Sultan

  3. Mukkabaaz

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

Panga, directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, follows the journey of Jaya Nigam, a former kabaddi player who returns to the sport after a long hiatus to prove her worth and overcome societal expectations.

Multiple choice

In which film does Vicky Kaushal portray the role of Udham Singh, an Indian revolutionary who assassinated Michael O'Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab, in 1940?

  1. Sardar Udham

  2. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  3. Dangal

  4. Gold
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sardar Udham, directed by Shoojit Sircar, is a biographical historical drama film that tells the story of Udham Singh, who assassinated Michael O'Dwyer in revenge for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film holds the record for the highest domestic box office collection?

  1. Dangal

  2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  3. PK

  4. Sanju
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dangal, a 2016 biographical sports drama film, holds the record for the highest domestic box office collection in India, grossing over ₹2,000 crores.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the first to cross the ₹100 crore mark at the domestic box office?

  1. Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  4. Mohabbatein
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Explanation

Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, a 1994 romantic drama film, was the first Indian film to cross the ₹100 crore mark at the domestic box office.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film industry is known as the 'Bollywood'?

  1. Telugu Film Industry

  2. Tamil Film Industry

  3. Kannada Film Industry

  4. Hindi Film Industry
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Hindi Film Industry, based in Mumbai, is popularly known as 'Bollywood', a portmanteau of 'Bombay' and 'Hollywood'.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film industry is known for producing films in the Telugu language?

  1. Tollywood

  2. Kollywood

  3. Mollywood

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

Tollywood is the nickname given to the Telugu Film Industry, based in Hyderabad, which produces films in the Telugu language.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film industry is known for producing films in the Tamil language?

  1. Tollywood

  2. Kollywood

  3. Mollywood

  4. Sandalwood
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kollywood is the nickname given to the Tamil Film Industry, based in Chennai, which produces films in the Tamil language.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film industry is known for producing films in the Malayalam language?

  1. Tollywood

  2. Kollywood

  3. Mollywood

  4. Sandalwood
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mollywood is the nickname given to the Malayalam Film Industry, based in Kochi, which produces films in the Malayalam language.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film industry is known for producing films in the Kannada language?

  1. Tollywood

  2. Kollywood

  3. Mollywood

  4. Sandalwood
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sandalwood is the nickname given to the Kannada Film Industry, based in Bengaluru, which produces films in the Kannada language.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1989?

  1. Salaam Bombay!

  2. Mother India

  3. Lagaan

  4. 3 Idiots
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Explanation

Salaam Bombay!, a 1988 drama film directed by Mira Nair, won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1989.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the first to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture?

  1. Mother India

  2. Lagaan

  3. Slumdog Millionaire

  4. Parasite
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mother India, a 1957 epic drama film directed by Mehboob Khan, was the first Indian film to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1994?

  1. Pulp Fiction

  2. Forrest Gump

  3. The Shawshank Redemption

  4. Lagaan
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Lagaan, a 2001 epic sports drama film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2001.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the first to be screened at the Venice Film Festival?

  1. Mother India

  2. Pather Panchali

  3. Salaam Bombay!

  4. Lagaan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Pather Panchali, a 1955 drama film directed by Satyajit Ray, was the first Indian film to be screened at the Venice Film Festival.