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 the movie "A Wednesday", what is the name of the character played by Naseeruddin Shah who is a retired police commissioner?

  1. Prakash Rathod

  2. Naina Mathur

  3. Shekhar Kapoor

  4. Jai Dixit
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Prakash Rathod is the character played by Naseeruddin Shah in the movie "A Wednesday" who is a retired police commissioner.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian movies deals with the theme of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

  1. Rang De Basanti

  2. Chak De India

  3. Lagaan

  4. Swades
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The movie "Rang De Basanti" deals with the theme of PTSD as the main characters experience the trauma of losing their friends and loved ones.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the character in the movie "Rang De Basanti" who is a young college student?

  1. DJ

  2. Sue

  3. Aslam

  4. Karan
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DJ is the main character in the movie "Rang De Basanti" who is a young college student.

Multiple choice

In the movie "Chak De India", what is the name of the character played by Shah Rukh Khan who is the coach of the Indian women's hockey team?

  1. Kabir Khan

  2. Bindiya Naik

  3. Komal Chautala

  4. Chitrashi Rawat
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Kabir Khan is the character played by Shah Rukh Khan in the movie "Chak De India" who is the coach of the Indian women's hockey team.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian movies deals with the theme of depression?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Swades

  3. Paheli

  4. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
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The movie "Lagaan" deals with the theme of depression as the main character, Bhuvan, experiences depression due to the drought and the pressure of leading his village to victory in a cricket match against the British.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the character in the movie "Lagaan" who is a young farmer?

  1. Bhuvan

  2. Ghanshyam

  3. Lakha

  4. Gauri
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Bhuvan is the main character in the movie "Lagaan" who is a young farmer.

Multiple choice

In the movie "Swades", what is the name of the character played by Shah Rukh Khan who returns to his village in India after working in the United States?

  1. Mohan Bhargava

  2. Gita Sahu

  3. Kaveri Amma

  4. Meena Sahu
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Mohan Bhargava is the character played by Shah Rukh Khan in the movie "Swades" who returns to his village in India after working in the United States.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian movies deals with the theme of anxiety?

  1. Paheli

  2. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  4. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
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The movie "Paheli" deals with the theme of anxiety as the main character, Lachchi, experiences anxiety due to her husband's disappearance and the pressure of being a good wife and daughter-in-law.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the character in the movie "Paheli" who is a young woman married to a wealthy businessman?

  1. Lachchi

  2. Kishori Lal

  3. Babu Lal

  4. Ganga Ram
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Lachchi is the main character in the movie "Paheli" who is a young woman married to a wealthy businessman.

Multiple choice

In the movie "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham", what is the name of the character played by Amitabh Bachchan who is the patriarch of the Raichand family?

  1. Yashvardhan Raichand

  2. Nandini Raichand

  3. Rahul Raichand

  4. Anjali Sharma
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Yashvardhan Raichand is the character played by Amitabh Bachchan in the movie "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham" who is the patriarch of the Raichand family.

Multiple choice

Which iconic Indian film from 1957 featured a protagonist with a physical disability?

  1. Pyaasa

  2. Mother India

  3. Naya Daur

  4. Do Aankhen Barah Haath
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Explanation

Do Aankhen Barah Haath, directed by V. Shantaram, was a groundbreaking film that portrayed the struggles and triumphs of a visually impaired protagonist.

Multiple choice

Who played the role of the visually impaired protagonist in the 1972 film 'Anubhav'?

  1. Sanjeev Kumar

  2. Amitabh Bachchan

  3. Rajesh Khanna

  4. Dharmendra
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Sanjeev Kumar delivered a powerful performance as the visually impaired protagonist in Basu Chatterjee's 'Anubhav', showcasing the emotional depth and resilience of the character.

Multiple choice

Which 1983 film directed by Sai Paranjpye addressed the issue of cerebral palsy?

  1. Sparsh

  2. Katha

  3. Chasme Buddoor

  4. Rang Birangi
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Sai Paranjpye's 'Sparsh' sensitively portrayed the relationship between a visually impaired man and a woman with cerebral palsy, challenging societal perceptions of disability.

Multiple choice

Which 1994 film featured a protagonist with autism?

  1. 1942: A Love Story

  2. Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

  3. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  4. Khamoshi: The Musical
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Explanation

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Khamoshi: The Musical' broke new ground by presenting a protagonist with autism, played by Salman Khan, and highlighting the challenges faced by individuals with the condition.

Multiple choice

Who played the role of the hearing-impaired protagonist in the 2001 film 'Dil Chahta Hai'?

  1. Aamir Khan

  2. Saif Ali Khan

  3. Akshaye Khanna

  4. Preity Zinta
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Akshaye Khanna's portrayal of a hearing-impaired character in 'Dil Chahta Hai' brought depth and nuance to the role, challenging stereotypes and highlighting the complexities of the character's experiences.