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, released in 1983, is known for its powerful portrayal of the plight of women facing domestic violence?

  1. Arth

  2. Masoom

  3. Saaransh

  4. Avtaar
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Explanation

Arth, directed by Mahesh Bhatt, was a groundbreaking film that dealt with the issue of domestic violence in a realistic and sensitive manner. It starred Shabana Azmi, Smita Patil, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda in lead roles.

Multiple choice

In the 1990s, a number of Indian films emerged that addressed the issue of religious intolerance and communal violence. Which of the following is considered a notable example of this trend?

  1. Bombay

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  4. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
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Explanation

Bombay, directed by Mani Ratnam, is a powerful film that explores the themes of religious intolerance and communal violence in the context of the 1992-1993 Mumbai riots. It starred Aamir Khan, Manisha Koirala, and Naseeruddin Shah in lead roles.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2005, is known for its exploration of the issue of caste-based discrimination in rural India?

  1. Rang De Basanti

  2. Black

  3. Parineeta

  4. Paheli
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Explanation

Rang De Basanti, directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, is a thought-provoking film that delves into the issue of caste-based discrimination in rural India. It starred Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, and Siddharth in lead roles.

Multiple choice

In recent years, a number of Indian films have addressed the issue of gender inequality and women's rights. Which of the following is considered a significant example of this trend?

  1. Pink

  2. Dangal

  3. Sultan

  4. Tiger Zinda Hai
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Explanation

Pink, directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, is a powerful film that explores the issue of gender inequality and women's rights in the context of a sexual assault case. It starred Amitabh Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu, and Kirti Kulhari in lead roles.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2017, is known for its portrayal of the struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ community in India?

  1. Secret Superstar

  2. Tubelight

  3. Tiger Zinda Hai

  4. Shubh Mangal Saavdhan
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Explanation

Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, directed by R.S. Prasanna, is a heartwarming film that explores the struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ community in India. It starred Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar in lead roles.

Multiple choice

In 2018, a film was released that shed light on the issue of manual scavenging in India. Which film is it?

  1. Pad Man

  2. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha

  3. Newton

  4. Mukkabaaz
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, directed by Shree Narayan Singh, is a social drama that addresses the issue of manual scavenging in India. It starred Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar in lead roles.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2019, explored the issue of religious extremism and terrorism?

  1. Gully Boy

  2. Uri: The Surgical Strike

  3. Kabir Singh

  4. Kesari
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Uri: The Surgical Strike, directed by Aditya Dhar, is an action-thriller that explores the issue of religious extremism and terrorism in the context of the 2016 Uri attack. It starred Vicky Kaushal, Yami Gautam, and Paresh Rawal in lead roles.

Multiple choice

In 2020, a film was released that highlighted the issue of acid attacks on women in India. Which film is it?

  1. Thappad

  2. Chhapaak

  3. Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior

  4. Baaghi 3
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Chhapaak, directed by Meghna Gulzar, is a biographical drama that tells the story of Laxmi Agarwal, a survivor of an acid attack. It starred Deepika Padukone and Vikrant Massey in lead roles.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2021, explored the issue of caste-based discrimination in the context of the Indian education system?

  1. Shershaah

  2. Mimi

  3. Sardar Udham

  4. Atrangi Re
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sardar Udham, directed by Shoojit Sircar, is a biographical drama that tells the story of Udham Singh, a revolutionary who assassinated Michael O'Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab, in revenge for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. It starred Vicky Kaushal in the lead role.

Multiple choice

In 2022, a film was released that shed light on the issue of female infanticide in India. Which film is it?

  1. Gangubai Kathiawadi

  2. Jhund

  3. Bachchhan Paandey

  4. Samrat Prithviraj
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Explanation

Gangubai Kathiawadi, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is a biographical drama that tells the story of Gangubai Kothewali, a sex worker and social activist who fought for the rights of sex workers in Mumbai. It starred Alia Bhatt in the lead role.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2023, explored the issue of climate change and environmental degradation?

  1. Pathaan

  2. Bhediya

  3. Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva

  4. Vikram Vedha
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bhediya, directed by Amar Kaushik, is a horror-comedy that explores the issue of climate change and environmental degradation in the context of a small town in Arunachal Pradesh. It starred Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon in lead roles.

Multiple choice

In 2024, a film was released that highlighted the issue of bonded labor in India. Which film is it?

  1. Adipurush

  2. Fighter

  3. Dunki

  4. Jawan
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Explanation

Jawan, directed by Atlee, is an action-thriller that explores the issue of bonded labor in India in the context of a young man who is forced to work in a brick kiln. It stars Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2025, explored the issue of disability rights and accessibility?

  1. Tiger 3

  2. Satyaprem Ki Katha

  3. Animal

  4. Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Animal, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, is a crime drama that explores the issue of disability rights and accessibility in the context of a young man who is deaf and mute. It stars Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna in lead roles.

Multiple choice

Who is considered the father of film archiving?

  1. Henri Langlois

  2. Sergei Eisenstein

  3. Mary Pickford

  4. D.W. Griffith
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Explanation

Henri Langlois was a French film archivist and founder of the Cinémathèque Française, which is considered the oldest and most important film archive in the world.

Multiple choice

Which film archivist is known for his work in preserving and restoring Soviet films?

  1. Sergei Eisenstein

  2. Dziga Vertov

  3. Vsevolod Pudovkin

  4. Grigori Kozintsev
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Explanation

Sergei Eisenstein was a Soviet film director and theorist who also played a significant role in preserving and restoring Soviet films.