General Awareness
Film, Theatre, and Media
21,709 Questions
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
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Hrithik Roshan
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Jakie Shorf
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Sanjay Dutt
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Kareena Kapoor
D
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Explanation
Hrithik Roshan, Jackie Shroff, and Sanjay Dutt are all male Bollywood actors, while Kareena Kapoor is a female Bollywood actress. Therefore, Kareena Kapoor is the odd one out based on gender.
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Brike Manson
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Masaru Ibuka
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Akio Morita
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Seen Chum Lay
B,C
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Explanation
Sony was founded in 1946 by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita as Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering. They pioneered Japan's post-war electronics industry, creating iconic products like the Walkman and Trinitron TV. Brike Manson and Seen Chum Lay are not associated with Sony's founding.
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Mr. X in Bomaby
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Mr & Mrs. 55
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Aasha
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Jhumroo
A
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Explanation
The song 'Mere Mehboob Qayamat Hogi' is from the 1964 film 'Mr. X in Bombay', starring Kishore Kumar and Kumkum. The song was picturised in the film and became popular. There's a typo in option A ('Bombay' spelled correctly, but verify exact film title).
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Darr
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Baajigar
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Dil to pagal hai
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Dilwale dulhania le jaenge
B
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Explanation
Kajol made her Bollywood debut as a lead actress in Baazigar (1993) opposite Shah Rukh Khan, though she had appeared earlier as a child artist in Bekhudi (1992). While Darr was also released in 1993, Baazigar marked her first adult leading role that launched her career.
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Bajigar
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Hum dil de chuke sanam
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Kuch Kuch hota hai
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Maine pyar kiya
C
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Salman Khan and Kajol both appeared in 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' (1998). 'Baazigar' featured Kajol with Shah Rukh Khan, 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' starred Salman with Aishwarya Rai, and 'Maine Pyar Kiya' was Salman's debut with Bhagyashree.
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Oye Lucky Lucky Oye
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Manorama
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Dev D
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Socha na tha
D
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Abhay Deol's debut was 'Socha Na Tha' (2005), though it was delayed and released after his other films. 'Dev D' (2009) and 'Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!' (2008) came later, while 'Manorama Six Feet Under' was also 2007.
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Garam Masalaa
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Oye Lucky Lucky Oye
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Chak De India
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Dil Kabbadi
A
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Explanation
Neetu Chandra made her debut in 'Garam Masala' (2005) in a supporting role. 'Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!' (2008) and 'Dil Kabbadi' (2008) were later films, while 'Chak De India' (2007) did not feature her.
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Rab ne Bana di jodi
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Ghajini
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Jodha Akbar
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Wanted
C
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Explanation
Jodhaa Akbar won the Filmfare Award for Best Film in 2008 (honoring 2007 releases). Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and Ghajini were 2008 films, while Wanted released in 2009.
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Ashutosh
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Rahul Mahajan
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Rahul Roy
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Raja Chowdhury
A
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Explanation
Ashutosh Kaushal won the second season of Bigg Boss (the Indian version of Big Brother). Rahul Roy won season 1. Rahul Mahajan and Raja Chowdhury were contestants in other seasons but not season 2 winners.
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Past Years
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Vengeance
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Old Boy
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I Am Alive
C
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Explanation
Zinda (2006) starring Sanjay Dutt is a remake of the Korean film Oldboy (2003) directed by Park Chan-wook. Both films share the core premise of a man mysteriously imprisoned for years and then released to find his captor. The Korean original gained international acclaim for its gritty revenge narrative. Vengeance and other options are different films.
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12 Angry Men
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Devil's Advocate
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Condemned
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Fight For Justice
A
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Explanation
The 1986 Hindi film 'Ek Ruka Hua Faisla' is a direct remake of the 1957 American courtroom drama '12 Angry Men'. Both films focus on a jury's deliberations in a murder trial.
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Eagle Eye
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Sight To Kill
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Eyes
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The Eye
D
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Explanation
Naina is a Hindi remake of the Thai horror film The Eye (2002). The story follows a woman who receives a corneal transplant and begins seeing supernatural visions from the donor's past.
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Courage On Fire
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Man On Fire
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Stranger
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Transporter 1
B
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Explanation
Ek Ajnabi (Elaan) is a remake of the 2004 action thriller Man on Fire starring Denzel Washington. Both films follow a bodyguard seeking vengeance after the child he was protecting is kidnapped.
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Men Of Honour
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Courage On Fire
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A Few Good Men
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Behind Enemy Lines
C
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Explanation
Shaurya (2008) is a remake of A Few Good Men (1992). Both films are courtroom dramas dealing with military justice and feature iconic scenes about truth and honor within the armed forces.
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Bruce Willis in Die Hard
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Jonny Deep in Pirates of the Carribean
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Sandra Bullock in Miss Congeniality
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Sandra Bullock in Speed
A
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Explanation
The iconic yell 'Yippee-ki-yay, motherf***er!' is famously shouted by John McClane (Bruce Willis) in Die Hard (1988). The other options are incorrect.