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

Who is the actor behind the iconic character of "Raju" in the "Hera Pheri" film series?

  1. Akshay Kumar

  2. Sunil Shetty

  3. Paresh Rawal

  4. Rajpal Yadav
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Akshay Kumar's portrayal of Raju in the "Hera Pheri" films is one of his most memorable comedic performances. His impeccable timing and hilarious expressions made Raju a fan favorite.

Multiple choice

Which actor is known for his witty one-liners and deadpan delivery in films like "3 Idiots" and "PK"?

  1. Aamir Khan

  2. Sharman Joshi

  3. R. Madhavan

  4. Boman Irani
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Aamir Khan's comedic timing and ability to deliver witty one-liners have made him a force to reckon with in Indian cinema. His performances in films like "3 Idiots" and "PK" are filled with memorable and hilarious moments.

Multiple choice

Which LGBTQ+ activist played a key role in the production of the film "My Brother Nikhil" (2005)?

  1. Manvendra Singh Gohil

  2. Laxmi Narayan Tripathi

  3. Ashok Row Kavi

  4. Shabnam Mausi
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Manvendra Singh Gohil, who is openly gay, was instrumental in getting the film "My Brother Nikhil" made, which was one of the first mainstream Indian films to deal with the issue of homosexuality.

Multiple choice

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

  1. My Brother Nikhil

  2. Bas Ek Pal

  3. I Am

  4. Kuchh Bheege Alfaaz
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Onir's film "My Brother Nikhil" (2005) was one of the first mainstream Indian films to deal with the issue of homosexuality.

Multiple choice

Which film by Sridhar Rangayan dealt with the issue of homosexuality in India?

  1. The Pink Mirror

  2. Evening Shadows

  3. Yours Emotionally

  4. The Man Who Knew Infinity
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Sridhar Rangayan's film "The Pink Mirror" (2003) was one of the first Indian films to deal with the issue of homosexuality.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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.