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

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Hrithik Roshan

  2. Jakie Shorf

  3. Sanjay Dutt

  4. Kareena Kapoor

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Brike Manson

  2. Masaru Ibuka

  3. Akio Morita

  4. Seen Chum Lay

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B,C Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Mr. X in Bomaby

  2. Mr & Mrs. 55

  3. Aasha

  4. Jhumroo

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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).

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Darr

  2. Baajigar

  3. Dil to pagal hai

  4. Dilwale dulhania le jaenge

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Bajigar

  2. Hum dil de chuke sanam

  3. Kuch Kuch hota hai

  4. Maine pyar kiya

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Oye Lucky Lucky Oye

  2. Manorama

  3. Dev D

  4. Socha na tha

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Garam Masalaa

  2. Oye Lucky Lucky Oye

  3. Chak De India

  4. Dil Kabbadi

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Ashutosh

  2. Rahul Mahajan

  3. Rahul Roy

  4. Raja Chowdhury

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. Past Years

  2. Vengeance

  3. Old Boy

  4. I Am Alive

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Bruce Willis in Die Hard

  2. Jonny Deep in Pirates of the Carribean

  3. Sandra Bullock in Miss Congeniality

  4. Sandra Bullock in Speed

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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.