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

Which 2001 sports drama film features the song "Lagaan"?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Dil Chahta Hai

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. Chak De! India
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Explanation

The song "Lagaan" is from the 2001 film Lagaan, which starred Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh.

Multiple choice

Which 2007 sports drama film features the song "Chak De! India"?

  1. Chak De! India

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. 3 Idiots

  4. My Name Is Khan
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Explanation

The song "Chak De! India" is from the 2007 film Chak De! India, which starred Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta.

Multiple choice

Which 2013 sports drama film features the song "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag"?

  1. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  2. Kai Po Che!

  3. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

  4. 2 States
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Explanation

The song "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" is from the 2013 film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, which starred Farhan Akhtar and Sonam Kapoor.

Multiple choice

Which 2016 sports drama film features the song "Sultan"?

  1. Sultan

  2. Dangal

  3. Tiger Zinda Hai

  4. War
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Explanation

The song "Sultan" is from the 2016 film Sultan, which starred Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma.

Multiple choice

Which 2018 sports drama film features the song "Dangal"?

  1. Dangal

  2. Secret Superstar

  3. Zero

  4. Thugs of Hindostan
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Explanation

The song "Dangal" is from the 2018 film Dangal, which starred Aamir Khan and Fatima Sana Shaikh.

Multiple choice

Which 2022 sports drama film features the song "Jalebi Bai"?

  1. Jalebi Bai

  2. Gangubai Kathiawadi

  3. RRR

  4. Brahmastra
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Explanation

The song "Jalebi Bai" is from the 2022 film Jalebi Bai, which starred Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan.

Multiple choice

Which 1996 sports drama film features the song "Ole Ole"?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. My Name Is Khan
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Explanation

The song "Ole Ole" is from the 1996 film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, which starred Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol.

Multiple choice

Which 2004 sports drama film features the song "Chak De! India"?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Dil Chahta Hai

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. Chak De! India
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Chak De! India" is from the 2004 film Chak De! India, which starred Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film is widely credited with bringing the issue of caste discrimination to the forefront of public discourse?

  1. Masaan

  2. Article 15

  3. Dangal

  4. Sairat
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Explanation

Article 15, released in 2019, delves into the realities of caste discrimination in rural India and the challenges faced by marginalized communities.

Multiple choice

Which Indian filmmaker is known for using his films to raise awareness about social issues, including human rights?

  1. Anurag Kashyap

  2. Mira Nair

  3. Zoya Akhtar

  4. Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has directed several critically acclaimed films that address social issues, such as Rang De Basanti (2006), Delhi-6 (2009), and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013).

Multiple choice

Which Indian film explores the issue of human trafficking and the exploitation of women?

  1. Gangs of Wasseypur

  2. Pink

  3. Mardaani

  4. Trapped
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Explanation

Mardaani, released in 2014, follows the story of a female police officer who takes on a powerful human trafficking ring.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film highlights the struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ community in India?

  1. Aligarh

  2. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

  3. Kapoor & Sons

  4. Margarita with a Straw
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Explanation

Aligarh, released in 2015, is based on the real-life story of a gay professor who was suspended from his university in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film addresses the issue of religious intolerance and communal violence?

  1. My Name Is Khan

  2. Fanaa

  3. PK

  4. Haider
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Explanation

My Name Is Khan, released in 2010, explores the experiences of a Muslim man in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film sheds light on the plight of migrant workers and the challenges they face in urban areas?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Swades

  3. Peepli Live

  4. CityLights
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Explanation

Peepli Live, released in 2010, is a satirical comedy-drama that examines the struggles of a farmer who becomes a pawn in a political game.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film explores the issue of disability rights and the challenges faced by people with disabilities?

  1. Taare Zameen Par

  2. Barfi!

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. The Lunchbox
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Explanation

Taare Zameen Par, released in 2007, follows the story of a young boy with dyslexia and the struggles he faces in school.