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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 Indian film was shot in the stunning landscapes of Uttarakhand?

  1. Kedarnath

  2. Badrinath Ki Dulhania

  3. Student of the Year 2

  4. De De Pyaar De
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kedarnath, released in 2018, featured extensive scenes shot in the stunning landscapes of Uttarakhand.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film is credited with popularizing the state of Gujarat as a tourist destination?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Koi... Mil Gaya

  3. Krrish

  4. Dhoom 3
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Explanation

Lagaan, released in 2001, featured extensive scenes shot in Gujarat and is widely regarded as the film that popularized the state as a tourist destination.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was shot in the vibrant city of Kolkata?

  1. Piku

  2. Kahaani

  3. Barfi!

  4. Parineeta
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kahaani, released in 2012, featured extensive scenes shot in Kolkata.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film is credited with boosting tourism to the state of Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain

  2. Dabangg

  3. Bajrangi Bhaijaan

  4. Tanu Weds Manu Returns
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Dabangg, released in 2010, featured extensive scenes shot in Madhya Pradesh and is widely regarded as the film that boosted tourism to the state.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was shot in the picturesque locales of Sikkim?

  1. Main Hoon Na

  2. Rang De Basanti

  3. 3 Idiots

  4. PK
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C Correct answer
Explanation

3 Idiots, released in 2009, featured extensive scenes shot in the picturesque locales of Sikkim.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film is credited with popularizing the state of Andhra Pradesh as a tourist destination?

  1. Magadheera

  2. Baahubali: The Beginning

  3. Baahubali: The Conclusion

  4. RRR
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Explanation

Magadheera, released in 2009, featured extensive scenes shot in Andhra Pradesh and is widely regarded as the film that popularized the state as a tourist destination.

Multiple choice

Which actor has the highest grossing Indian film of all time?

  1. Aamir Khan

  2. Salman Khan

  3. Akshay Kumar

  4. Hrithik Roshan
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Explanation

Aamir Khan's film 'Dangal' (2016) is the highest grossing Indian film of all time, with a worldwide gross of over ₹2,000 crores.

Multiple choice

Which actor has the second highest grossing Indian film of all time?

  1. Salman Khan

  2. Akshay Kumar

  3. Hrithik Roshan

  4. Shah Rukh Khan
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Explanation

Salman Khan's film 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' (2015) is the second highest grossing Indian film of all time, with a worldwide gross of over ₹1,600 crores.

Multiple choice

Which actor has the third highest grossing Indian film of all time?

  1. Akshay Kumar

  2. Hrithik Roshan

  3. Shah Rukh Khan

  4. Aamir Khan
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Explanation

Akshay Kumar's film '2.0' (2018) is the third highest grossing Indian film of all time, with a worldwide gross of over ₹1,200 crores.

Multiple choice

Which actor has the fourth highest grossing Indian film of all time?

  1. Hrithik Roshan

  2. Shah Rukh Khan

  3. Aamir Khan

  4. Salman Khan
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Explanation

Hrithik Roshan's film 'War' (2019) is the fourth highest grossing Indian film of all time, with a worldwide gross of over ₹1,100 crores.

Multiple choice

Which actor has the fifth highest grossing Indian film of all time?

  1. Shah Rukh Khan

  2. Aamir Khan

  3. Salman Khan

  4. Akshay Kumar
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Explanation

Shah Rukh Khan's film 'Chennai Express' (2013) is the fifth highest grossing Indian film of all time, with a worldwide gross of over ₹1,000 crores.

Multiple choice

Which actor has the sixth highest grossing Indian film of all time?

  1. Aamir Khan

  2. Salman Khan

  3. Akshay Kumar

  4. Hrithik Roshan
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Explanation

Aamir Khan's film 'PK' (2014) is the sixth highest grossing Indian film of all time, with a worldwide gross of over ₹900 crores.

Multiple choice

Which actor has the seventh highest grossing Indian film of all time?

  1. Salman Khan

  2. Akshay Kumar

  3. Hrithik Roshan

  4. Shah Rukh Khan
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Explanation

Salman Khan's film 'Sultan' (2016) is the seventh highest grossing Indian film of all time, with a worldwide gross of over ₹800 crores.

Multiple choice

Which actor has the eighth highest grossing Indian film of all time?

  1. Akshay Kumar

  2. Hrithik Roshan

  3. Shah Rukh Khan

  4. Aamir Khan
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Explanation

Akshay Kumar's film 'Housefull 4' (2019) is the eighth highest grossing Indian film of all time, with a worldwide gross of over ₹700 crores.

Multiple choice

Which actor has the ninth highest grossing Indian film of all time?

  1. Hrithik Roshan

  2. Shah Rukh Khan

  3. Aamir Khan

  4. Salman Khan
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Explanation

Hrithik Roshan's film 'Super 30' (2019) is the ninth highest grossing Indian film of all time, with a worldwide gross of over ₹600 crores.