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 is the comedian behind the musical comedy group The Lonely Island?

  1. Andy Samberg

  2. Akiva Schaffer

  3. Jorma Taccone

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Lonely Island is a musical comedy group consisting of Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, and Jorma Taccone.

Multiple choice

Who is the comedian behind the musical comedy group Garfunkel and Oates?

  1. Riki Lindhome

  2. Kate Micucci

  3. Both Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Garfunkel and Oates is a musical comedy group consisting of Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci.

Multiple choice

Who is the comedian behind the musical comedy group The Harvard Sailing Team?

  1. B. J. Novak

  2. John Krasinski

  3. Both B. J. Novak and John Krasinski

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Harvard Sailing Team is a musical comedy group consisting of B. J. Novak and John Krasinski.

Multiple choice

Who is the comedian behind the musical comedy group The Whitest Kids U' Know?

  1. Trevor Moore

  2. Sam Brown

  3. Zach Cregger

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Whitest Kids U' Know is a musical comedy group consisting of Trevor Moore, Sam Brown, and Zach Cregger.

Multiple choice

Which comedian is known for his musical comedy songs, such as "The Great Space Coaster" and "The Galaxy Song"?

  1. Weird Al Yankovic

  2. Tom Lehrer

  3. Bo Burnham

  4. Flight of the Conchords
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Explanation

Weird Al Yankovic is a comedian, musician, and actor who is known for his musical comedy songs, such as "The Great Space Coaster" and "The Galaxy Song".

Multiple choice

Who is the comedian behind the musical comedy group The Sklar Brothers?

  1. Randy Sklar

  2. Jason Sklar

  3. Both Randy Sklar and Jason Sklar

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Sklar Brothers is a musical comedy group consisting of Randy Sklar and Jason Sklar.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film features the sport of cricket as its central theme?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Iqbal

  4. Patiala House
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Explanation

Lagaan is a 2001 Indian sports drama film set in the late 19th century British Raj, where a group of villagers challenge their British rulers to a cricket match in order to avoid paying taxes.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Chak De! India', which actress played the role of the Indian women's hockey team captain?

  1. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

  2. Priyanka Chopra

  3. Kareena Kapoor

  4. Shah Rukh Khan
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Explanation

Shah Rukh Khan played the role of Kabir Khan, the coach of the Indian women's hockey team, in the 2007 film 'Chak De! India'.

Multiple choice

In the film 'ABCD', which dance crew is portrayed as the protagonist?

  1. Fictional Dance Crew

  2. Kings United

  3. The Street Dancers

  4. The Mumbai Stunners
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Explanation

The Mumbai Stunners is a fictional dance crew that is portrayed as the protagonist in the 2013 Indian dance film 'ABCD'.

Multiple choice

Which actor played the role of Milkha Singh, the legendary Indian sprinter, in the biopic 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'?

  1. Farhan Akhtar

  2. Hrithik Roshan

  3. Ranbir Kapoor

  4. Akshay Kumar
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Explanation

Farhan Akhtar played the role of Milkha Singh in the 2013 biopic 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag', which chronicled the life and career of the Indian sprinter.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Dangal', which actress played the role of Geeta Phogat, the Indian wrestler who won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games?

  1. Alia Bhatt

  2. Priyanka Chopra

  3. Deepika Padukone

  4. Fatima Sana Shaikh
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Explanation

Fatima Sana Shaikh played the role of Geeta Phogat in the 2016 biographical sports drama film 'Dangal', which was based on the life of Geeta and her father, Mahavir Singh Phogat, who trained her to become a wrestler.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Sultan', which actor played the role of Sultan Ali Khan, a wrestler who makes a comeback to the sport after a long hiatus?

  1. Salman Khan

  2. Shah Rukh Khan

  3. Aamir Khan

  4. Akshay Kumar
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Explanation

Salman Khan played the role of Sultan Ali Khan in the 2016 sports drama film 'Sultan', which was directed by Ali Abbas Zafar.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Gold', which actor played the role of Tapan Das, the Indian hockey player who captained the team to victory at the 1948 Summer Olympics?

  1. Akshay Kumar

  2. Hrithik Roshan

  3. Ranveer Singh

  4. Varun Dhawan
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Explanation

Akshay Kumar played the role of Tapan Das in the 2018 biographical sports drama film 'Gold', which was directed by Reema Kagti.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Piku', which actress played the role of Piku Banerjee, a young woman who embarks on a road trip with her aging father?

  1. Deepika Padukone

  2. Alia Bhatt

  3. Priyanka Chopra

  4. Kangana Ranaut
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Explanation

Deepika Padukone played the role of Piku Banerjee in the 2015 comedy-drama film 'Piku', which was directed by Shoojit Sircar.

Multiple choice

In the film 'The Candidate', what is the name of the idealistic young politician who runs for the U.S. Senate and faces unexpected challenges?

  1. Bill McKay

  2. Marvin Lucas

  3. John J. McKay

  4. Robert McKay
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Explanation

Bill McKay is the protagonist of the film 'The Candidate', a young and idealistic politician who runs for the U.S. Senate and faces unexpected challenges and moral dilemmas as he navigates the political landscape.