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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 won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in 1983?

  1. Gandhi

  2. Lagaan

  3. Chak De! India

  4. Dangal
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Gandhi is a 1982 Indian biographical drama film based on the life of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie is based on the life of Indian boxer Mary Kom?

  1. Mary Kom

  2. Lagaan

  3. Chak De! India

  4. Dangal
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Mary Kom is a 2014 Indian biographical sports drama film based on the life of Indian boxer Mary Kom.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie is based on the life of Indian wrestler Geeta Phogat?

  1. Dangal

  2. Lagaan

  3. Chak De! India

  4. Mary Kom
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Dangal is a 2016 Indian biographical sports drama film based on the life of Indian wrestler Geeta Phogat.

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Which Bollywood movie is based on the life of Indian hockey player Sandeep Singh?

  1. Soorma

  2. Lagaan

  3. Chak De! India

  4. Dangal
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Soorma is a 2018 Indian biographical sports drama film based on the life of Indian hockey player Sandeep Singh.

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Which Bollywood movie is based on the life of Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar?

  1. Sachin: A Billion Dreams

  2. Lagaan

  3. Chak De! India

  4. Dangal
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Sachin: A Billion Dreams is a 2017 Indian biographical sports drama film based on the life of Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.

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Which Bollywood movie is based on the life of Indian badminton player Saina Nehwal?

  1. Saina

  2. Lagaan

  3. Chak De! India

  4. Dangal
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Saina is a 2021 Indian biographical sports drama film based on the life of Indian badminton player Saina Nehwal.

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Which Bollywood movie is based on the life of Indian chess player Vishwanathan Anand?

  1. Pawn

  2. Lagaan

  3. Chak De! India

  4. Dangal
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Pawn is a 2019 Indian biographical sports drama film based on the life of Indian chess player Vishwanathan Anand.

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Which Bollywood movie is based on the life of Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia?

  1. Bhaichung Bhutia: The Himalayan Hero

  2. Lagaan

  3. Chak De! India

  4. Dangal
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Bhaichung Bhutia: The Himalayan Hero is a 2019 Indian biographical sports drama film based on the life of Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie is based on the life of Indian sprinter Milkha Singh?

  1. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  2. Lagaan

  3. Chak De! India

  4. Dangal
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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is a 2013 Indian biographical sports drama film based on the life of Indian sprinter Milkha Singh.

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Which Bollywood movie is based on the life of Indian kabaddi player Rahul Chaudhari?

  1. Mauka Mauka

  2. Lagaan

  3. Chak De! India

  4. Dangal
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Mauka Mauka is a 2018 Indian biographical sports drama film based on the life of Indian kabaddi player Rahul Chaudhari.

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Which Bollywood movie is based on the life of Indian wrestler Babita Phogat?

  1. Dangal

  2. Lagaan

  3. Chak De! India

  4. Mary Kom
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Dangal is a 2016 Indian biographical sports drama film based on the life of Indian wrestler Geeta Phogat and her sister Babita Phogat.

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Which Bollywood movie is based on the life of Indian cricketer Kapil Dev?

  1. 83

  2. Lagaan

  3. Chak De! India

  4. Dangal
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83 is a 2021 Indian biographical sports drama film based on the life of Indian cricketer Kapil Dev.

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Which Bollywood movie is based on the life of Indian para-athlete Deepa Malik?

  1. Hurdang

  2. Lagaan

  3. Chak De! India

  4. Dangal
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Hurdang is a 2022 Indian biographical sports drama film based on the life of Indian para-athlete Deepa Malik.

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Which Bollywood movie is based on the life of Indian boxer Vijender Singh?

  1. Mukkabaaz

  2. Lagaan

  3. Chak De! India

  4. Dangal
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Mukkabaaz is a 2017 Indian biographical sports drama film based on the life of Indian boxer Vijender Singh.

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Which Indian film won the Best Film Award at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival Awards in 1955?

  1. Pather Panchali

  2. Jalsaghar

  3. Do Bigha Zamin

  4. Shree 420
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Pather Panchali, directed by Satyajit Ray, won the Best Film Award at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival Awards in 1955.