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 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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  4. Kal Ho Naa Ho
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Kal Ho Naa Ho is a 2003 Indian romantic drama film directed by Nikhil Advani. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, and Saif Ali Khan. It tells the story of a young woman, Naina (Zinta), who falls in love with a man, Aman (Khan), who has a terminal illness.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Udta Punjab

  2. Pink

  3. PK

  4. Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Udta Punjab is a 2016 Indian crime drama film directed by Abhishek Chaubey. The film stars Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Diljit Dosanjh. It tells the story of four people who are affected by the drug problem in Punjab.

Multiple choice

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

  1. 3 Idiots

  2. PK

  3. Bajrangi Bhaijaan

  4. Dangal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

3 Idiots is a 2009 Indian comedy-drama film directed by Rajkumar Hirani. The film stars Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kareena Kapoor, and Boman Irani. It tells the story of three friends who are studying at an engineering college.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian movies dealt with the topic of mental health stigma?

  1. Taare Zameen Par

  2. 3 Idiots

  3. PK

  4. Dangal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Taare Zameen Par is a 2007 Indian drama film directed by Aamir Khan. The film stars Darsheel Safary, Aamir Khan, Tisca Chopra, and Vipin Sharma. It tells the story of a young boy, Ishaan Awasthi (Safary), who has dyslexia and is struggling in school.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian movies dealt with the topic of mental health awareness?

  1. Dear Zindagi

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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 mental health treatment?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. 3 Idiots

  4. My Name Is Khan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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 mental health recovery?

  1. Dear Zindagi

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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 mental health prevention?

  1. Taare Zameen Par

  2. 3 Idiots

  3. PK

  4. Dangal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Taare Zameen Par is a 2007 Indian drama film directed by Aamir Khan. The film stars Darsheel Safary, Aamir Khan, Tisca Chopra, and Vipin Sharma. It tells the story of a young boy, Ishaan Awasthi (Safary), who has dyslexia and is struggling in school.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian movies dealt with the topic of mental health promotion?

  1. Dear Zindagi

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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

How does corruption in film societies affect the quality of Indian cinema?

  1. It leads to the production of low-quality films.

  2. It discourages talented filmmakers from entering the industry.

  3. It creates a monopoly of a few powerful producers.

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Corruption in film societies has a detrimental impact on the quality of Indian cinema by leading to the production of low-quality films, discouraging talented filmmakers from entering the industry, and creating a monopoly of a few powerful producers.