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 films addresses the issue of caste-based discrimination in the context of housing and the challenges faced by marginalized communities in accessing adequate shelter?

  1. Court

  2. Ankhon Dekhi

  3. Newton

  4. Mukkabaaz
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A Correct answer
Explanation

'Court' is a critically acclaimed film that explores the complexities of the Indian legal system and the challenges faced by Dalit communities in seeking justice, including the issue of caste-based discrimination in housing.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 1957, is based on the novel "Devdas" by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay?

  1. Pyaasa

  2. Mother India

  3. Devdas

  4. Mughal-e-Azam
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Devdas, directed by Bimal Roy, is an adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel of the same name. It stars Dilip Kumar, Suchitra Sen, and Vyjayanthimala.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director is known for his adaptations of literary works, including "Garm Hava" (1973) and "Shatranj Ke Khilari" (1977)?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Mrinal Sen

  3. Shyam Benegal

  4. Gulzar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Satyajit Ray is renowned for his adaptations of literary works, including "Garm Hava" (based on Ismat Chughtai's story) and "Shatranj Ke Khilari" (based on Munshi Premchand's novella).

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 1983, is an adaptation of the novel "Godaan" by Munshi Premchand?

  1. Gandhi

  2. Ardh Satya

  3. Godaan

  4. Masoom
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Godaan, directed by Amrit Nahata, is an adaptation of Munshi Premchand's novel of the same name. It stars Sanjeev Kumar, Zarina Wahab, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2013, is based on the novel "The White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga?

  1. The Lunchbox

  2. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  3. The White Tiger

  4. Kai Po Che!
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The White Tiger, directed by Ramin Bahrani, is an adaptation of Aravind Adiga's novel of the same name. It stars Adarsh Gourav, Priyanka Chopra, and Rajkummar Rao.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2015, is based on the novel "Midnight's Children" by Salman Rushdie?

  1. Haider

  2. Highway

  3. Queen

  4. Midnight's Children
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Midnight's Children, directed by Deepa Mehta, is an adaptation of Salman Rushdie's novel of the same name. It stars Satya Bhabha, Siddharth, and Shabana Azmi.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2016, is based on the novel "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri?

  1. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

  2. Dear Zindagi

  3. The Namesake

  4. Dangal
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Namesake, directed by Mira Nair, is an adaptation of Jhumpa Lahiri's novel of the same name. It stars Tabu, Irrfan Khan, and Kal Penn.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2017, is based on the novel "The Great Indian Novel" by Shashi Tharoor?

  1. Newton

  2. The Great Indian Novel

  3. Bareilly Ki Barfi

  4. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Great Indian Novel, directed by Pankaj Kapur, is an adaptation of Shashi Tharoor's novel of the same name. It stars Akshaye Khanna, Tabu, and Shweta Basu Prasad.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2018, is based on the novel "Padmaavat" by Malik Muhammad Jayasi?

  1. Padmaavat

  2. Raazi

  3. Stree

  4. Andhadhun
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Padmaavat, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is an adaptation of Malik Muhammad Jayasi's poem of the same name. It stars Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Shahid Kapoor.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2019, is based on the novel "Article 375" by Anubhav Sinha?

  1. Article 375

  2. Mission Mangal

  3. Chhichhore

  4. Bala
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Explanation

Article 375, directed by Anubhav Sinha, is an adaptation of his own novel of the same name. It stars Akshaye Khanna, Richa Chadha, and Rahul Bhat.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2020, is based on the novel "The Last Color" by Vikas Swarup?

  1. Thappad

  2. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan

  3. The Last Color

  4. Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Last Color, directed by Vikas Swarup, is an adaptation of his own novel of the same name. It stars Neena Gupta, Aqsa Bhatt, and Rudrani Chetan.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2021, is based on the novel "The White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga?

  1. Sardar Udham

  2. Mimi

  3. The White Tiger

  4. Shershaah
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The White Tiger, directed by Ramin Bahrani, is an adaptation of Aravind Adiga's novel of the same name. It stars Adarsh Gourav, Priyanka Chopra, and Rajkummar Rao.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2022, is based on the novel "The Immortals of Meluha" by Amish Tripathi?

  1. Gangubai Kathiawadi

  2. Jhund

  3. The Kashmir Files

  4. Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva, directed by Ayan Mukerji, is an adaptation of Amish Tripathi's novel "The Immortals of Meluha". It stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Amitabh Bachchan.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2023, is based on the novel "The Palace of Illusions" by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni?

  1. Pathaan

  2. Bhediya

  3. The Palace of Illusions

  4. Vikram Vedha
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Palace of Illusions, directed by Pankaj Kapur, is an adaptation of Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's novel of the same name. It stars Vidya Balan, Huma Qureshi, and Rahul Bose.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2024, is based on the novel "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness" by Arundhati Roy?

  1. Dunki

  2. Tiger 3

  3. The Ministry of Utmost Happiness

  4. Adipurush
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, directed by Mira Nair, is an adaptation of Arundhati Roy's novel of the same name. It stars Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, and Abhishek Bachchan.