General Awareness
Film, Theatre, and Media
21,709 Questions
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
Which of the following films is known for its accurate portrayal of schizophrenia?
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Black
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Taare Zameen Par
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3 Idiots
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A Beautiful Mind
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Explanation
A Beautiful Mind, released in 2001, is an American biographical drama film that tells the story of John Nash, a brilliant mathematician who struggles with schizophrenia. The film is known for its accurate portrayal of the condition and its impact on Nash's life.
Which film explores the issue of mental health in the context of the elderly?
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Black
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Taare Zameen Par
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3 Idiots
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Piku
D
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Piku, released in 2015, is a comedy-drama film that explores the issue of mental health in the context of the elderly. It follows the story of Piku Banerjee, a young woman who cares for her aging father, Bhashkor, who suffers from constipation and hypochondria.
Which film addresses the issue of mental health in the context of the LGBTQ+ community?
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Black
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Taare Zameen Par
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3 Idiots
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Kapoor & Sons
D
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Kapoor & Sons, released in 2016, is a family drama film that addresses the issue of mental health in the context of the LGBTQ+ community. It follows the story of the Kapoor family, whose lives are turned upside down when their youngest son, Rahul, comes out as gay.
Which film explores the issue of mental health in the context of the armed forces?
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Black
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Taare Zameen Par
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3 Idiots
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Border
D
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Border, released in 1997, is a war film that explores the issue of mental health in the context of the armed forces. It follows the story of a group of Indian soldiers who are deployed to the border during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War and the psychological toll it takes on them.
Which film addresses the issue of mental health in the context of the corporate world?
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Black
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Taare Zameen Par
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3 Idiots
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Corporate
D
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Corporate, released in 2006, is a thriller film that addresses the issue of mental health in the context of the corporate world. It follows the story of a young executive, Nikhil, who is driven to the brink of insanity by the cutthroat competition and unethical practices in his company.
Which film explores the issue of mental health in the context of the rural population?
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Black
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Taare Zameen Par
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3 Idiots
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Masaan
D
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Masaan, released in 2015, is a drama film that explores the issue of mental health in the context of the rural population. It follows the story of two young people, Devi and Deepak, who are dealing with their own personal struggles and the challenges of living in a small town.
Which film addresses the issue of mental health in the context of the urban population?
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Black
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Taare Zameen Par
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3 Idiots
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Wake Up Sid
D
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Wake Up Sid, released in 2009, is a coming-of-age film that addresses the issue of mental health in the context of the urban population. It follows the story of Sid, a young man who is struggling to find his purpose in life and dealing with the pressures of adulthood.
Which film explores the issue of mental health in the context of the media industry?
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Black
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Taare Zameen Par
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3 Idiots
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Page 3
D
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Page 3, released in 2005, is a satirical film that explores the issue of mental health in the context of the media industry. It follows the story of Madhavi Sharma, a young journalist who is struggling to cope with the pressures of her job and the superficiality of the media world.
Which film addresses the issue of mental health in the context of the political arena?
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Black
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Taare Zameen Par
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3 Idiots
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Raajneeti
D
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Raajneeti, released in 2010, is a political thriller film that addresses the issue of mental health in the context of the political arena. It follows the story of a powerful political family and the psychological toll that politics takes on its members.
Which film explores the issue of mental health in the context of the criminal justice system?
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Black
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Taare Zameen Par
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3 Idiots
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Talvar
D
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Talvar, released in 2015, is a crime drama film that explores the issue of mental health in the context of the criminal justice system. It follows the story of the Aarushi Talwar murder case and the psychological toll it takes on the family and the accused.
Which film addresses the issue of mental health in the context of the social stigma associated with it?
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Black
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Taare Zameen Par
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3 Idiots
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My Name Is Khan
D
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My Name Is Khan, released in 2010, is a romantic drama film that addresses the issue of mental health in the context of the social stigma associated with it. It follows the story of Rizwan Khan, a Muslim man with Asperger's syndrome, and his journey to reunite with his son after the 9/11 attacks.
Which film is known for its portrayal of the caste system and its impact on the lives of Dalits?
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Sairat
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Article 15
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Court
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Masaan
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Article 15 is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Anubhav Sinha. The film explores the caste system and its impact on the lives of Dalits in India.
In the film 'Sairat', what is the main conflict between the two protagonists?
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Caste differences
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Religious differences
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Economic differences
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Political differences
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Sairat is a 2016 Indian Marathi-language romantic drama film directed by Nagraj Manjule. The film explores the theme of caste differences and the challenges faced by inter-caste couples in rural India.
Which film is based on the true story of a Dalit woman who was gang-raped and murdered?
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Pink
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Dangal
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Thappad
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Mukkabaaz
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Mukkabaaz is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language sports drama film directed by Anurag Kashyap. The film is based on the true story of a Dalit boxer named Suresh Singh, who was denied the opportunity to compete in a national boxing tournament due to his caste.
In the film 'Court', what is the main issue being addressed?
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Caste discrimination
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Police brutality
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Judicial corruption
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Political interference
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Court is a 2014 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Chaitanya Tamhane. The film explores the issue of caste discrimination in India through the story of a Dalit folk singer who is accused of murdering a cow.