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

In the 2015 sports drama "Creed," who plays the role of Rocky Balboa, the legendary boxer and trainer?

  1. Sylvester Stallone

  2. Michael B. Jordan

  3. Tessa Thompson

  4. Phylicia Rashad

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Explanation

Sylvester Stallone reprises his iconic role as Rocky Balboa in "Creed," mentoring Adonis Creed, the son of his late friend and rival Apollo Creed.

Multiple choice

In the 2019 sports drama "Ford v Ferrari," who portrayed the legendary car designer Carroll Shelby?

  1. Matt Damon

  2. Christian Bale

  3. Jon Bernthal

  4. Tracy Letts

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Matt Damon delivers a powerful performance as Carroll Shelby in "Ford v Ferrari," capturing the passion and determination of the visionary car designer.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 1983, addressed the issue of caste discrimination and untouchability?

  1. Mahanagar

  2. Naya Daur

  3. Salaam Bombay!

  4. Ek Duuje Ke Liye

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Salaam Bombay! is a 1988 Indian drama film directed by Mira Nair. It addresses the issue of caste discrimination and untouchability through the story of a young boy named Krishna, who runs away from home and ends up living on the streets of Mumbai.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 1994, explored the issue of religious fundamentalism and communal violence?

  1. Bombay

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. Rangeela

  4. 1942: A Love Story

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Bombay is a 1995 Indian drama film directed by Mani Ratnam. It explores the issue of religious fundamentalism and communal violence through the story of two lovers from different religious backgrounds who are caught in the midst of the 1992-1993 Mumbai riots.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2001, addressed the issue of gender inequality and violence against women?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Dil Chahta Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Chandni Bar

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Chandni Bar is a 2001 Indian drama film directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. It addresses the issue of gender inequality and violence against women through the story of a young woman named Mumtaz, who works as a bar dancer in Mumbai.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2005, explored the issue of child labor and exploitation?

  1. Black

  2. Parineeta

  3. Iqbal

  4. Water

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Iqbal is a 2005 Indian sports drama film directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. It explores the issue of child labor and exploitation through the story of a young boy named Iqbal, who dreams of becoming a cricketer despite being born into a poor family.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2013, addressed the issue of caste-based discrimination and honor killings?

  1. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  2. Kai Po Che!

  3. Queen

  4. Mardaani

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Mardaani is a 2014 Indian action thriller film directed by Pradeep Sarkar. It addresses the issue of caste-based discrimination and honor killings through the story of a police officer named Shivani Shivaji Roy, who takes on a powerful politician who is involved in these crimes.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2015, explored the issue of religious intolerance and mob lynching?

  1. Bajrangi Bhaijaan

  2. Dil Dhadakne Do

  3. Piku

  4. Talvar

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Talvar is a 2015 Indian crime drama film directed by Meghna Gulzar. It explores the issue of religious intolerance and mob lynching through the story of a couple whose daughter is killed in a mob attack.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2017, addressed the issue of gender inequality and the #MeToo movement?

  1. Dangal

  2. Secret Superstar

  3. Tumhari Sulu

  4. Lipstick Under My Burkha

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Lipstick Under My Burkha is a 2017 Indian comedy-drama film directed by Alankrita Shrivastava. It addresses the issue of gender inequality and the #MeToo movement through the story of four women from different backgrounds who come together to challenge the patriarchal norms of their society.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2018, explored the issue of caste discrimination and untouchability in rural India?

  1. Padmaavat

  2. Sanju

  3. Raazi

  4. Mukkabaaz

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Mukkabaaz is a 2018 Indian sports drama film directed by Anurag Kashyap. It explores the issue of caste discrimination and untouchability in rural India through the story of a young boxer named Shravan Kumar, who faces discrimination from his upper-caste opponents.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2019, addressed the issue of religious intolerance and the rise of right-wing extremism?

  1. Gully Boy

  2. Article 15

  3. Kabir Singh

  4. Uri: The Surgical Strike

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Article 15 is a 2019 Indian crime drama film directed by Anubhav Sinha. It addresses the issue of religious intolerance and the rise of right-wing extremism through the story of a police officer named Ayan Ranjan, who is assigned to investigate a case of caste-based discrimination in a village.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2020, explored the issue of gender inequality and the challenges faced by women in the workplace?

  1. Thappad

  2. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan

  3. Panga

  4. Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior

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Thappad is a 2020 Indian drama film directed by Anubhav Sinha. It explores the issue of gender inequality and the challenges faced by women in the workplace through the story of a woman named Amrita, who is slapped by her husband in front of their guests.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2021, addressed the issue of caste discrimination and the struggles of Dalit communities?

  1. Sardar Udham

  2. Mimi

  3. Sherni

  4. Jhund

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Jhund is a 2021 Indian sports drama film directed by Nagraj Manjule. It addresses the issue of caste discrimination and the struggles of Dalit communities through the story of a retired sports teacher named Vijay Barse, who starts a football team for underprivileged children in a Mumbai slum.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2022, explored the issue of religious intolerance and the impact of communal violence on individuals?

  1. The Kashmir Files

  2. Gangubai Kathiawadi

  3. RRR

  4. Badhaai Do

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The Kashmir Files is a 2022 Indian drama film directed by Vivek Agnihotri. It explores the issue of religious intolerance and the impact of communal violence on individuals through the story of a Kashmiri Pandit family who is forced to flee their home during the 1990 Kashmir insurgency.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2023, addressed the issue of gender inequality and the challenges faced by women in rural India?

  1. Pathaan

  2. Selfiee

  3. Bholaa

  4. Mission Majnu

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Mission Majnu is a 2023 Indian spy thriller film directed by Shantanu Bagchi. It addresses the issue of gender inequality and the challenges faced by women in rural India through the story of a female RAW agent named Nasreen, who is sent on a mission to Pakistan to gather intelligence.