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 photojournalist is known for his work documenting the Spanish Civil War and the Second World War?

  1. Robert Capa

  2. David Douglas Duncan

  3. Larry Burrows

  4. Eddie Adams
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Robert Capa was a renowned photojournalist known for his coverage of the Spanish Civil War and the Second World War, capturing iconic images that brought attention to the realities of war.

Multiple choice

Which photojournalist is known for his iconic image of a soldier raising the American flag on Iwo Jima during World War II?

  1. Joe Rosenthal

  2. Robert Capa

  3. David Douglas Duncan

  4. Larry Burrows
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Joe Rosenthal's photograph, titled 'Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima,' became an iconic image of World War II, symbolizing the courage and determination of the American soldiers.

Multiple choice

Who is considered one of the most important figures in modern Indian drama?

  1. Badal Sircar

  2. Girish Karnad

  3. Vijay Tendulkar

  4. All of the above
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Badal Sircar, Girish Karnad, and Vijay Tendulkar are all considered important figures in modern Indian drama. Their plays often explore social and political issues, and they have contributed significantly to the development of Indian theater.

Multiple choice

Which film union organization was accused of nepotism and favoritism in the distribution of film awards?

  1. Screenwriters Association of India (SWA)

  2. Indian Film and Television Directors' Association (IFTDA)

  3. Producers Guild of India (PGI)

  4. National Film Awards Jury
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In 2017, the National Film Awards Jury was accused of nepotism and favoritism in the distribution of film awards.

Multiple choice

Which film union organization was accused of sexual harassment and assault by multiple women?

  1. Screenwriters Association of India (SWA)

  2. Indian Film and Television Directors' Association (IFTDA)

  3. Producers Guild of India (PGI)

  4. All India Film Employees Confederation (AIFEC)
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In 2018, the All India Film Employees Confederation (AIFEC) was accused of sexual harassment and assault by multiple women.

Multiple choice

Which film union organization was accused of rigging the voting process for its annual awards ceremony?

  1. Screenwriters Association of India (SWA)

  2. Indian Film and Television Directors' Association (IFTDA)

  3. Producers Guild of India (PGI)

  4. National Film Awards Jury
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In 2017, the National Film Awards Jury was accused of rigging the voting process for its annual awards ceremony.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian movies deals with the theme of mental illness?

  1. 3 Idiots

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Black
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All of the mentioned movies deal with the theme of mental illness in some way.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the character in the movie "Taare Zameen Par" who struggles with dyslexia?

  1. Ishaan Awasthi

  2. Nikumbh Sir

  3. Ram Shankar Nikumbh

  4. Maya Awasthi
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Ishaan Awasthi is the main character in the movie "Taare Zameen Par" who struggles with dyslexia.

Multiple choice

In the movie "My Name Is Khan", what is the name of the character played by Shah Rukh Khan who has Asperger's syndrome?

  1. Rizwan Khan

  2. Mandira Khan

  3. Sameer Khan

  4. Rahul Khan
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Rizwan Khan is the character played by Shah Rukh Khan in the movie "My Name Is Khan" who has Asperger's syndrome.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Black

  2. A Wednesday

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. Chak De India
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The movie "Black" deals with the theme of schizophrenia as the main character, Michelle McNally, is diagnosed with the condition.

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.