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 Indian film was the first to be screened at the Shanghai International Film Festival?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Slumdog Millionaire

  3. The Lunchbox
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Lagaan was the first Indian film to be screened at the Shanghai International Film Festival in 2001.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the first to be screened at the Tokyo International Film Festival?

  1. Pather Panchali

  2. Aparajito

  3. The Apu Trilogy
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Pather Panchali was the first Indian film to be screened at the Tokyo International Film Festival in 1955.

Multiple choice

In the 2016 film The Martian, what is the name of the astronaut who is stranded on Mars and must use his ingenuity to survive?

  1. Mark Watney

  2. Matt Damon

  3. Elon Musk

  4. Neil Armstrong
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Mark Watney, played by Matt Damon, is the protagonist of The Martian, a film based on the novel of the same name by Andy Weir.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a contemporary adaptation of traditional rod puppetry in India?

  1. Television shows

  2. Animated films

  3. Puppetry workshops

  4. Street performances
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Rod puppets have been adapted for use in contemporary television shows, often incorporating modern themes and storylines.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian films deals with the topic of disability?

  1. Taare Zameen Par

  2. Black

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. All of the above
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All of the mentioned films deal with the topic of disability in different ways.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Taare Zameen Par', what is the name of the protagonist who struggles with dyslexia?

  1. Ishaan Awasthi

  2. Nikumbh

  3. Ram Shankar Nikumbh

  4. None of the above
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Ishaan Awasthi is the name of the protagonist in 'Taare Zameen Par' who struggles with dyslexia.

Multiple choice

Which Indian actress played the role of Michelle McNally, a blind and deaf woman, in the film 'Black'?

  1. Rani Mukerji

  2. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

  3. Preity Zinta

  4. Kareena Kapoor
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Rani Mukerji played the role of Michelle McNally in the film 'Black'.

Multiple choice

In the film 'My Name Is Khan', what is the name of the protagonist who has Asperger's syndrome?

  1. Rizwan Khan

  2. Mandira Khan

  3. Sameer Khan

  4. None of the above
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Rizwan Khan is the name of the protagonist in 'My Name Is Khan' who has Asperger's syndrome.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian films features a character with cerebral palsy?

  1. Margarita with a Straw

  2. The Lunchbox

  3. Piku

  4. Queen
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Explanation

Margarita with a Straw features a character named Laila who has cerebral palsy.

Multiple choice

In the film 'The Lunchbox', what is the name of the character who has a speech impediment?

  1. Ila

  2. Saajan Fernandes

  3. Rajesh

  4. None of the above
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Ila is the name of the character in 'The Lunchbox' who has a speech impediment.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film features a character with Down syndrome?

  1. My Brother Nikhil

  2. Iqbal

  3. Dor

  4. All of the above
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My Brother Nikhil features a character named Nikhil who has Down syndrome.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Iqbal', what is the name of the protagonist who is deaf and mute?

  1. Iqbal

  2. Mohit

  3. Ashfaq

  4. None of the above
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Iqbal is the name of the protagonist in 'Iqbal' who is deaf and mute.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film features a character with autism?

  1. Barfi!

  2. The Sky Is Pink

  3. Aamir

  4. All of the above
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Barfi!, The Sky Is Pink, and Aamir all feature characters with autism.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Barfi!', what is the name of the protagonist who is deaf and mute?

  1. Barfi

  2. Shruti

  3. Jhilmil

  4. None of the above
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Barfi is the name of the protagonist in 'Barfi!' who is deaf and mute.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film features a character with multiple sclerosis?

  1. Guzaarish

  2. Paa

  3. Kites

  4. None of the above
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Guzaarish features a character named Ethan Mascarenhas who has multiple sclerosis.