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

In 2017, which Indian film director's movie "Lipstick Under My Burkha" was banned by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for its allegedly "lady-oriented" and "sexually suggestive" content?

  1. Alankrita Shrivastava

  2. Meghna Gulzar

  3. Zoya Akhtar

  4. Gauri Shinde
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Alankrita Shrivastava's "Lipstick Under My Burkha" was banned by the CBFC for its alleged "lady-oriented" and "sexually suggestive" content, sparking a debate about censorship and freedom of expression.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director's 2020 film "Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl" faced criticism for its alleged misrepresentation of the Indian Air Force and its portrayal of women in the military?

  1. Sharan Sharma

  2. Meghna Gulzar

  3. Anurag Kashyap

  4. Karan Johar
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Sharan Sharma's "Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl" faced criticism for its alleged misrepresentation of the Indian Air Force and its portrayal of women in the military, leading to debates about accuracy and creative license.

Multiple choice

In 2013, which Indian film director's movie "Udta Punjab" was embroiled in a controversy due to its portrayal of drug abuse and the drug problem in the state of Punjab?

  1. Abhishek Chaubey

  2. Anurag Kashyap

  3. Vikas Bahl

  4. Imtiaz Ali
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Abhishek Chaubey's "Udta Punjab" faced controversy due to its portrayal of drug abuse and the drug problem in Punjab, leading to legal challenges and demands for cuts and modifications to the film.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director's 2019 film "Article 15" sparked debates about caste discrimination and police brutality in India?

  1. Anubhav Sinha

  2. Meghna Gulzar

  3. Zoya Akhtar

  4. Ashutosh Gowariker
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Anubhav Sinha's "Article 15" generated debates about caste discrimination and police brutality in India, leading to discussions about the need for social and legal reforms.

Multiple choice

In 2012, which Indian film director's movie "Kahaani" faced criticism for its alleged portrayal of Kolkata in a negative light and its depiction of the city's police force?

  1. Sujoy Ghosh

  2. Anurag Kashyap

  3. Dibakar Banerjee

  4. Vikramaditya Motwane
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Sujoy Ghosh's "Kahaani" faced criticism for its alleged portrayal of Kolkata in a negative light and its depiction of the city's police force, leading to protests and demands for an apology from the filmmakers.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director's 2017 film "Newton" generated controversy due to its portrayal of the Indian electoral process and its alleged bias against the ruling government?

  1. Amit Masurkar

  2. Anurag Kashyap

  3. Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari

  4. Ritesh Batra
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Amit Masurkar's "Newton" sparked controversy due to its portrayal of the Indian electoral process and its alleged bias against the ruling government, leading to accusations of political bias and attempts to suppress the film's release.

Multiple choice

In 2018, which Indian film director's movie "Mulk" faced criticism for its alleged portrayal of the Muslim community in a negative light and its handling of the issue of communal violence?

  1. Anubhav Sinha

  2. Meghna Gulzar

  3. Zoya Akhtar

  4. Ashutosh Gowariker
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Anubhav Sinha's "Mulk" faced criticism for its alleged portrayal of the Muslim community in a negative light and its handling of the issue of communal violence, leading to debates about representation and the responsibility of filmmakers in addressing social issues.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director's 2019 film "The Accidental Prime Minister" sparked controversy due to its portrayal of the former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and its alleged political bias?

  1. Vijay Ratnakar Gutte

  2. Anurag Kashyap

  3. Dibakar Banerjee

  4. Vikramaditya Motwane
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Vijay Ratnakar Gutte's "The Accidental Prime Minister" generated controversy due to its portrayal of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and its alleged political bias, leading to accusations of propaganda and attempts to influence public opinion.

Multiple choice

In 2015, which Indian film director's movie "Bajirao Mastani" faced protests and allegations of historical inaccuracies and distortion of facts related to the Maratha warrior Peshwa Bajirao I?

  1. Sanjay Leela Bhansali

  2. Karan Johar

  3. Rohit Shetty

  4. Aditya Chopra
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Bajirao Mastani" faced protests and allegations of historical inaccuracies and distortion of facts related to the Maratha warrior Peshwa Bajirao I, leading to demands for changes to the film and accusations of disrespecting historical figures.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director's 2017 film "Rangoon" generated controversy due to its alleged glorification of violence and its portrayal of the Indian National Army (INA) during World War II?

  1. Vishal Bhardwaj

  2. Anurag Kashyap

  3. Dibakar Banerjee

  4. Vikramaditya Motwane
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Vishal Bhardwaj's "Rangoon" sparked controversy due to its alleged glorification of violence and its portrayal of the Indian National Army (INA) during World War II, leading to debates about historical accuracy and the responsibility of filmmakers in handling sensitive historical events.

Multiple choice

In 2019, which Indian film director's movie "Kabir Singh" faced criticism for its alleged misogyny, toxic masculinity, and glorification of violence against women?

  1. Sandeep Reddy Vanga

  2. Anurag Kashyap

  3. Dibakar Banerjee

  4. Vikramaditya Motwane
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Sandeep Reddy Vanga's "Kabir Singh" generated controversy due to its alleged misogyny, toxic masculinity, and glorification of violence against women, leading to debates about the representation of gender and the impact of such portrayals on society.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director's 2020 film "Laxmii" faced protests and allegations of hurting religious sentiments due to its portrayal of a transgender character played by a male actor?

  1. Raghava Lawrence

  2. Anurag Kashyap

  3. Dibakar Banerjee

  4. Vikramaditya Motwane
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Raghava Lawrence's "Laxmii" sparked controversy due to its portrayal of a transgender character played by a male actor, leading to protests and allegations of hurting religious sentiments and disrespecting the transgender community.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director is known for his biographical film 'Gandhi' (1982), which won two Academy Awards?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Guru Dutt

  3. Raj Kapoor

  4. Richard Attenborough
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Richard Attenborough directed the biographical film 'Gandhi' (1982), which won two Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Actor (Ben Kingsley).

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director's biographical film 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' (2013) is based on the life of the legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh?

  1. Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra

  2. Anurag Kashyap

  3. Imtiaz Ali

  4. Zoya Akhtar
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Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra directed the biographical film 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' (2013), which is based on the life of the legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director's biographical film 'Mary Kom' (2014) tells the story of the Olympic bronze medalist boxer Mary Kom?

  1. Omung Kumar

  2. Sanjay Leela Bhansali

  3. Ashutosh Gowariker

  4. Kabir Khan
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Omung Kumar directed the biographical film 'Mary Kom' (2014), which tells the story of the Olympic bronze medalist boxer Mary Kom.