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 film by Deepa Mehta dealt with the issue of lesbianism in India?

  1. Fire

  2. Earth

  3. Water

  4. Bollywood/Hollywood
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Explanation

Deepa Mehta's film "Fire" (1996) was one of the first Indian films to deal with the issue of lesbianism.

Multiple choice

Which film by Rituparno Ghosh dealt with the issue of transgender identity in India?

  1. Arekti Premer Golpo

  2. Chokher Bali

  3. Raincoat

  4. The Last Lear
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Explanation

Rituparno Ghosh's film "Arekti Premer Golpo" (2010) was one of the first Indian films to deal with the issue of transgender identity.

Multiple choice

Which film by Leena Yadav dealt with the issue of same-sex relationships in India?

  1. Parched

  2. Shahid

  3. Teen Patti

  4. Rajma Chawal
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Explanation

Leena Yadav's film "Parched" (2015) was one of the first mainstream Indian films to deal with the issue of same-sex relationships.

Multiple choice

Which film by Onir dealt with the issue of HIV/AIDS in the LGBTQ+ community in India?

  1. My Brother Nikhil

  2. Bas Ek Pal

  3. I Am

  4. Kuchh Bheege Alfaaz
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Onir's film "I Am" (2010) dealt with the issue of HIV/AIDS in the LGBTQ+ community in India.

Multiple choice

Which celebrity chef is known for his show 'MasterChef' and his signature dish 'Beef Wellington'?

  1. Gordon Ramsay

  2. Jamie Oliver

  3. Nigella Lawson

  4. Anthony Bourdain
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Gordon Ramsay is a British celebrity chef, restaurateur, and television personality. He is known for his fiery temper and his signature dish, Beef Wellington.

Multiple choice

Which celebrity chef is famous for his show 'Iron Chef America' and his signature dish 'Lobster Risotto'?

  1. Bobby Flay

  2. Mario Batali

  3. Emeril Lagasse

  4. Wolfgang Puck
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Bobby Flay is an American celebrity chef, restaurateur, and reality television personality. He is known for his show 'Iron Chef America' and his signature dish, Lobster Risotto.

Multiple choice

Which celebrity chef is famous for his show 'The Chew' and his signature dish 'Chicken and Waffles'?

  1. Mario Batali

  2. Michael Symon

  3. Carla Hall

  4. Clinton Kelly
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Explanation

Carla Hall is an American celebrity chef, television personality, and cookbook author. She is known for her show 'The Chew' and her signature dish, Chicken and Waffles.

Multiple choice

In the film "Singin' in the Rain," what is the name of the character played by Gene Kelly?

  1. Don Lockwood

  2. Cosmo Brown

  3. Kathy Selden

  4. Lina Lamont
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Gene Kelly played the role of Don Lockwood in Singin' in the Rain.

Multiple choice

Which space opera series follows the adventures of the crew of the spaceship Serenity, led by Captain Malcolm Reynolds?

  1. The Expanse

  2. Babylon 5

  3. Firefly

  4. Battlestar Galactica
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Explanation

Firefly, a short-lived but beloved space western series, follows the adventures of the crew of the spaceship Serenity, led by the charismatic Captain Malcolm Reynolds, as they navigate the dangers and opportunities of the frontier.

Multiple choice

Which space exploration film follows the journey of a group of astronauts who travel to Mars to establish a human colony?

  1. The Martian

  2. Interstellar

  3. Gravity

  4. Apollo 13
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The Martian, a film based on the novel by Andy Weir, follows the story of Mark Watney, an astronaut stranded on Mars who must use his ingenuity and scientific knowledge to survive and find a way back to Earth.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian movies dealt with the topic of schizophrenia?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. 3 Idiots

  4. My Name Is Khan
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Explanation

Black is a 2005 Indian drama film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji. It tells the story of a blind and deaf girl, Michelle McNally (Mukerji), and her relationship with her teacher, Debraj Sahai (Bachchan).

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian movies dealt with the topic of depression?

  1. Dear Zindagi

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
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Explanation

Dear Zindagi is a 2016 Indian comedy-drama film directed by Gauri Shinde. The film stars Alia Bhatt, Shah Rukh Khan, Kunal Kapoor, Angad Bedi, Ali Zafar, and Yashaswini Dayama. It tells the story of a young cinematographer, Kaira (Bhatt), who is struggling with depression and anxiety.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian movies dealt with the topic of bipolar disorder?

  1. Dil Chahta Hai

  2. Rang De Basanti

  3. 3 Idiots

  4. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
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Explanation

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is a 2011 Indian comedy-drama film directed by Zoya Akhtar. The film stars Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol, Farhan Akhtar, Katrina Kaif, and Kalki Koechlin. It tells the story of three friends who go on a road trip to Spain.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Haider

  2. Highway

  3. Udta Punjab

  4. Pink
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Explanation

Highway is a 2014 Indian drama film directed by Imtiaz Ali. The film stars Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda. It tells the story of a young woman, Veera (Bhatt), who is kidnapped and taken on a road trip by a truck driver, Mahabir (Hooda).

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian movies dealt with the topic of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

  1. My Name Is Khan

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. 3 Idiots

  4. PK
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My Name Is Khan is a 2010 Indian drama film directed by Karan Johar. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Anupam Kher. It tells the story of a Muslim man, Rizwan Khan (Khan), who has Asperger's syndrome and moves to the United States after the 9/11 attacks.