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 2018, which Indian film director's movie "Mulk" faced criticism for its alleged portrayal of the Muslim community in a negative light and its handling of the issue of communal violence?

  1. Anubhav Sinha

  2. Meghna Gulzar

  3. Zoya Akhtar

  4. Ashutosh Gowariker
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Anubhav Sinha's "Mulk" faced criticism for its alleged portrayal of the Muslim community in a negative light and its handling of the issue of communal violence, leading to debates about representation and the responsibility of filmmakers in addressing social issues.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director's 2019 film "The Accidental Prime Minister" sparked controversy due to its portrayal of the former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and its alleged political bias?

  1. Vijay Ratnakar Gutte

  2. Anurag Kashyap

  3. Dibakar Banerjee

  4. Vikramaditya Motwane
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Vijay Ratnakar Gutte's "The Accidental Prime Minister" generated controversy due to its portrayal of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and its alleged political bias, leading to accusations of propaganda and attempts to influence public opinion.

Multiple choice

In 2015, which Indian film director's movie "Bajirao Mastani" faced protests and allegations of historical inaccuracies and distortion of facts related to the Maratha warrior Peshwa Bajirao I?

  1. Sanjay Leela Bhansali

  2. Karan Johar

  3. Rohit Shetty

  4. Aditya Chopra
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Bajirao Mastani" faced protests and allegations of historical inaccuracies and distortion of facts related to the Maratha warrior Peshwa Bajirao I, leading to demands for changes to the film and accusations of disrespecting historical figures.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director's 2017 film "Rangoon" generated controversy due to its alleged glorification of violence and its portrayal of the Indian National Army (INA) during World War II?

  1. Vishal Bhardwaj

  2. Anurag Kashyap

  3. Dibakar Banerjee

  4. Vikramaditya Motwane
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Vishal Bhardwaj's "Rangoon" sparked controversy due to its alleged glorification of violence and its portrayal of the Indian National Army (INA) during World War II, leading to debates about historical accuracy and the responsibility of filmmakers in handling sensitive historical events.

Multiple choice

In 2019, which Indian film director's movie "Kabir Singh" faced criticism for its alleged misogyny, toxic masculinity, and glorification of violence against women?

  1. Sandeep Reddy Vanga

  2. Anurag Kashyap

  3. Dibakar Banerjee

  4. Vikramaditya Motwane
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Sandeep Reddy Vanga's "Kabir Singh" generated controversy due to its alleged misogyny, toxic masculinity, and glorification of violence against women, leading to debates about the representation of gender and the impact of such portrayals on society.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director's 2020 film "Laxmii" faced protests and allegations of hurting religious sentiments due to its portrayal of a transgender character played by a male actor?

  1. Raghava Lawrence

  2. Anurag Kashyap

  3. Dibakar Banerjee

  4. Vikramaditya Motwane
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Raghava Lawrence's "Laxmii" sparked controversy due to its portrayal of a transgender character played by a male actor, leading to protests and allegations of hurting religious sentiments and disrespecting the transgender community.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director is known for his biographical film 'Gandhi' (1982), which won two Academy Awards?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Guru Dutt

  3. Raj Kapoor

  4. Richard Attenborough
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Richard Attenborough directed the biographical film 'Gandhi' (1982), which won two Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Actor (Ben Kingsley).

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director's biographical film 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' (2013) is based on the life of the legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh?

  1. Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra

  2. Anurag Kashyap

  3. Imtiaz Ali

  4. Zoya Akhtar
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Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra directed the biographical film 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' (2013), which is based on the life of the legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director's biographical film 'Mary Kom' (2014) tells the story of the Olympic bronze medalist boxer Mary Kom?

  1. Omung Kumar

  2. Sanjay Leela Bhansali

  3. Ashutosh Gowariker

  4. Kabir Khan
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Omung Kumar directed the biographical film 'Mary Kom' (2014), which tells the story of the Olympic bronze medalist boxer Mary Kom.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director's biographical film 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi' (2019) is based on the life of the warrior queen Rani Laxmibai?

  1. Kangana Ranaut

  2. Ashutosh Gowariker

  3. Sanjay Leela Bhansali

  4. Priyadarshan
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Kangana Ranaut directed and starred in the biographical film 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi' (2019), which is based on the life of the warrior queen Rani Laxmibai.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director's biographical film 'Sardar Udham' (2021) tells the story of the Indian revolutionary Udham Singh, who assassinated Michael O'Dwyer?

  1. Shoojit Sircar

  2. Vishal Bhardwaj

  3. Anurag Kashyap

  4. Sudhir Mishra
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Shoojit Sircar directed the biographical film 'Sardar Udham' (2021), which tells the story of the Indian revolutionary Udham Singh, who assassinated Michael O'Dwyer.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director's biographical film 'Shakuntala Devi' (2020) is based on the life of the Indian mathematician Shakuntala Devi, known as the 'Human Computer'?

  1. Anurag Basu

  2. Vikas Bahl

  3. Meghna Gulzar

  4. Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari
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Anurag Basu directed the biographical film 'Shakuntala Devi' (2020), which is based on the life of the Indian mathematician Shakuntala Devi, known as the 'Human Computer'.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director's biographical film 'Jhund' (2022) tells the story of Vijay Barse, a retired sports teacher who founded a soccer team for underprivileged children?

  1. Nagraj Manjule

  2. Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra

  3. Ashutosh Gowariker

  4. Anurag Kashyap
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Nagraj Manjule directed the biographical film 'Jhund' (2022), which tells the story of Vijay Barse, a retired sports teacher who founded a soccer team for underprivileged children.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director's biographical film 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' (2022) is based on the life of Nambi Narayanan, a former ISRO scientist who was falsely accused of espionage?

  1. R. Madhavan

  2. Anurag Kashyap

  3. Sudhir Mishra

  4. Ashutosh Gowariker
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R. Madhavan directed and starred in the biographical film 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' (2022), which is based on the life of Nambi Narayanan, a former ISRO scientist who was falsely accused of espionage.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director's biographical film 'Major' (2022) tells the story of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was martyred during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks?

  1. Sashi Kiran Tikka

  2. Nagraj Manjule

  3. Anurag Kashyap

  4. Ashutosh Gowariker
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Sashi Kiran Tikka directed the biographical film 'Major' (2022), which tells the story of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was martyred during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.