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 LGBTQ+ films features a character who is a renewable energy advocate?

  1. The Lunchbox

  2. Kapoor & Sons

  3. Aligarh

  4. Margarita with a Straw
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The Lunchbox is a 2013 Indian romantic drama film that tells the story of Ila, a young housewife who accidentally sends her lunch box to Saajan, a lonely widower. The film also features a character named Shaikh, who is a renewable energy advocate.

Multiple choice

Which of the following LGBTQ+ films explores the theme of environmental justice and the disproportionate impact of environmental degradation on marginalized communities?

  1. Badhaai Do

  2. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan

  3. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

  4. Aligarh
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Aligarh is a 2015 Indian biographical drama film that tells the story of Dr. Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras, a professor at Aligarh Muslim University who was suspended from his job after he was accused of being homosexual. The film also explores the theme of environmental justice and the disproportionate impact of environmental degradation on marginalized communities, as Siras's suspension coincides with a period of intense heat and drought in Aligarh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following celebrities has NOT been featured on the cover of Cosmopolitan India?

  1. Deepika Padukone

  2. Priyanka Chopra

  3. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

  4. Emma Watson
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Emma Watson has never been featured on the cover of Cosmopolitan India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director is known for his films that explore the relationship between religion and society?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Guru Dutt

  3. Raj Kapoor

  4. Ritwik Ghatak
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Ritwik Ghatak was an Indian film director known for his films that explore the relationship between religion and society.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director is known for his films that explore the theme of religious identity and the search for spiritual meaning?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Guru Dutt

  3. Raj Kapoor

  4. Mira Nair
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Mira Nair is an Indian film director known for her films that explore the theme of religious identity and the search for spiritual meaning.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director is known for his films that explore the theme of religious tolerance and understanding?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Guru Dutt

  3. Raj Kapoor

  4. Ashutosh Gowariker
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Ashutosh Gowariker is an Indian film director known for his films that explore the theme of religious tolerance and understanding.

Multiple choice

In the iconic 'Who's on First?' routine, who plays the bewildered Abbott to Lou Costello's straight man?

  1. Bud Abbott

  2. Lou Costello

  3. Shemp Howard

  4. Curly Howard
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Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were the legendary comedy duo behind the 'Who's on First?' routine, with Abbott playing the confused character.

Multiple choice

In the 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' sketch from Saturday Night Live, which celebrity contestant is played by Will Ferrell?

  1. Alex Trebek

  2. Sean Connery

  3. Norm Macdonald

  4. George W. Bush
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Will Ferrell's portrayal of Alex Trebek in the 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' sketch became a recurring and beloved segment on 'Saturday Night Live'.

Multiple choice

Which sketch comedy show featured the recurring character of Hans and Franz, two over-the-top bodybuilders who gave fitness advice?

  1. Saturday Night Live

  2. Monty Python's Flying Circus

  3. The Carol Burnett Show

  4. Mr. Show
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Dana Carvey and Kevin Nealon played the iconic bodybuilders Hans and Franz on 'Saturday Night Live' in the 1990s.

Multiple choice

In the 'Penis Man' sketch from The Eric Andre Show, what is the name of the character who wears a giant penis costume and engages in absurd antics?

  1. Eric Andre

  2. Hannibal Buress

  3. James Adomian

  4. Taran Killam
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Eric Andre himself plays the Penis Man character in the surreal and often shocking sketch from his show.

Multiple choice

In the 1956 film "The Ten Commandments", who played the role of Moses?

  1. Charlton Heston

  2. Yul Brynner

  3. Anne Baxter

  4. Edward G. Robinson
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Charlton Heston portrayed the iconic role of Moses in Cecil B. DeMille's epic film "The Ten Commandments".

Multiple choice

In the 1959 film "Ben-Hur", what is the name of the slave who becomes a chariot racer and seeks revenge against his former master?

  1. Judah Ben-Hur

  2. Messala

  3. Esther

  4. Simonides
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Judah Ben-Hur, played by Charlton Heston, is the protagonist of "Ben-Hur" who overcomes adversity and triumphs in the chariot race.

Multiple choice

In the 1964 film "The Fall of the Roman Empire", who played the role of Emperor Marcus Aurelius?

  1. Alec Guinness

  2. Sophia Loren

  3. Stephen Boyd

  4. Christopher Plummer
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Alec Guinness portrayed the role of Emperor Marcus Aurelius in the historical epic "The Fall of the Roman Empire".

Multiple choice

In the 1961 film "El Cid", who played the title role of the legendary Spanish warrior?

  1. Charlton Heston

  2. Sophia Loren

  3. Anthony Quinn

  4. Gene Tierney
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Charlton Heston starred as El Cid, the renowned Castilian knight, in the epic historical film "El Cid".

Multiple choice

In the 1953 film "Julius Caesar", who played the role of the Roman emperor?

  1. Marlon Brando

  2. James Mason

  3. John Gielgud

  4. Louis Calhern
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Marlon Brando's portrayal of Julius Caesar in the 1953 film is considered one of his most iconic performances.