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 Bollywood film, released in 2015, features a character played by Ranveer Singh who struggles with alcoholism and the impact it has on his personal and professional life?

  1. Bajirao Mastani

  2. Dil Dhadakne Do

  3. Gully Boy

  4. Lootera
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Dil Dhadakne Do is a family drama that explores the complex relationships between family members and the challenges they face, including alcoholism.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actor has been actively involved in promoting awareness about the dangers of substance abuse and has collaborated with organizations to provide support to individuals struggling with addiction?

  1. Akshay Kumar

  2. Aamir Khan

  3. Shah Rukh Khan

  4. Salman Khan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Aamir Khan has been actively involved in promoting awareness about the dangers of substance abuse and has collaborated with organizations to provide support to individuals struggling with addiction.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film, released in 2017, features a character played by Alia Bhatt who struggles with drug addiction and the impact it has on her relationships and career?

  1. Raazi

  2. Udta Punjab

  3. Highway

  4. 2 States
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Raazi is a spy thriller that explores the sacrifices made by an Indian spy during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, while also touching upon the theme of drug addiction.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actor has been vocal about his support for harm reduction strategies and has called for more compassionate and evidence-based approaches to addressing addiction?

  1. Ranbir Kapoor

  2. Varun Dhawan

  3. Sidharth Malhotra

  4. Ayushmann Khurrana
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ayushmann Khurrana has been vocal about his support for harm reduction strategies and has called for more compassionate and evidence-based approaches to addressing addiction.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film, released in 2014, features a character played by Arjun Kapoor who struggles with drug addiction and the impact it has on his life and relationships?

  1. 2 States

  2. Gunday

  3. Finding Fanny

  4. Ki & Ka
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Gunday is an action thriller that explores the lives of two friends who become involved in the world of crime and drug trafficking.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actress has been actively involved in promoting mental health awareness and has spoken out against the stigma associated with addiction, particularly among women?

  1. Kareena Kapoor Khan

  2. Katrina Kaif

  3. Anushka Sharma

  4. Deepika Padukone
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Deepika Padukone has been vocal about her own struggles with mental health and has used her platform to raise awareness about the importance of seeking help.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film, released in 2019, features a character played by Ranveer Singh who struggles with drug addiction and the impact it has on his career and personal life?

  1. Gully Boy

  2. Simmba

  3. Padmaavat

  4. Bajirao Mastani
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gully Boy is a musical drama that explores the lives of aspiring rappers in Mumbai, while also touching upon the theme of drug addiction.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actor has been actively involved in supporting organizations that work towards providing treatment and rehabilitation services to individuals struggling with addiction?

  1. Hrithik Roshan

  2. Ranbir Kapoor

  3. Varun Dhawan

  4. Sidharth Malhotra
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hrithik Roshan has been actively involved in supporting organizations that work towards providing treatment and rehabilitation services to individuals struggling with addiction.

Multiple choice

Which video game features a group of anthropomorphic fish who live in an underwater city called "Bikini Bottom"?

  1. SpongeBob SquarePants

  2. Finding Nemo

  3. The Little Mermaid

  4. Moana
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A Correct answer
Explanation

SpongeBob SquarePants is a popular video game based on the animated television series of the same name.

Multiple choice

Which video game features a group of fish who must work together to escape from a fishing net?

  1. Fish Out of Water

  2. Finding Nemo

  3. The Little Mermaid

  4. Moana
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Fish Out of Water is a video game where players control a group of fish who must work together to escape from a fishing net.

Multiple choice

Which category of films is exempt from censorship in India?

  1. Documentary films

  2. Newsreels

  3. Short films

  4. Educational films
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Correct answer
Explanation

Documentary films, newsreels, short films, and educational films are exempt from censorship in India. This is because these films are considered to be of educational or informative value, and are not likely to cause harm to public morals or values.

Multiple choice

What are the different categories of film certification in India?

  1. U

  2. UA

  3. A

  4. S
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Correct answer
Explanation

The different categories of film certification in India are U (unrestricted public exhibition), UA (unrestricted public exhibition with parental guidance), A (restricted to adults only), and S (restricted to specialized audiences).

Multiple choice

Which film was banned by the CBFC in 1968 for its alleged obscenity and vulgarity?

  1. Pyaasa (1957)

  2. Mughal-e-Azam (1960)

  3. Sholay (1975)

  4. Bandit Queen (1994)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bandit Queen (1994), a biographical film about the Indian bandit Phoolan Devi, was banned by the CBFC in 1968 for its alleged obscenity and vulgarity. The film was eventually released in 1996 after the Supreme Court overturned the ban.

Multiple choice

Which film was banned by the CBFC in 2015 for its alleged anti-national content?

  1. PK (2014)

  2. Udta Punjab (2016)

  3. Padmaavat (2018)

  4. The Accidental Prime Minister (2019)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Udta Punjab (2016), a film about the drug problem in the Indian state of Punjab, was banned by the CBFC in 2015 for its alleged anti-national content. The film was eventually released in 2016 after the Bombay High Court overturned the ban.

Multiple choice

Which film was banned by the CBFC in 2018 for its alleged glorification of violence?

  1. Padmaavat (2018)

  2. The Accidental Prime Minister (2019)

  3. Gully Boy (2019)

  4. Kabir Singh (2019)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Padmaavat (2018), a historical drama film based on the 16th-century poem Padmavat, was banned by the CBFC in 2018 for its alleged glorification of violence. The film was eventually released in 2018 after the Supreme Court overturned the ban.