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 of these films was directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari?

  1. Nil Battey Sannata

  2. Bareilly Ki Barfi

  3. Panga

  4. Dangal
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Explanation

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari directed the drama Nil Battey Sannata, which tells the story of a single mother who dreams of becoming a writer.

Multiple choice

Who directed the film 'Dor'?

  1. Nagesh Kukunoor

  2. Rituparno Ghosh

  3. Govind Nihalani

  4. Shyam Benegal
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Explanation

Nagesh Kukunoor directed the drama Dor, which stars Ayesha Takia and Gul Panag as two women from different backgrounds who form an unlikely bond.

Multiple choice

Which of these films was directed by Mira Nair?

  1. Salaam Bombay!

  2. Mississippi Masala

  3. Monsoon Wedding

  4. The Namesake
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Mira Nair directed the drama Salaam Bombay!, which tells the story of a young boy who lives on the streets of Mumbai.

Multiple choice

Who directed the film 'Margarita with a Straw'?

  1. Shonali Bose

  2. Leena Yadav

  3. Zoya Akhtar

  4. Alankrita Shrivastava
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Explanation

Shonali Bose directed the drama Margarita with a Straw, which tells the story of a young woman with cerebral palsy who falls in love with a blind man.

Multiple choice

In the 1988 historical comedy film "A Fish Called Wanda", what is the name of the stuttering British barrister who is hired to defend a group of jewel thieves?

  1. Archie Leach

  2. Otto West

  3. Ken Pile

  4. George Thomason
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Explanation

Archie Leach is the real name of Cary Grant, who played the role of the stuttering British barrister in the film.

Multiple choice

In the 1994 historical comedy film "Blackadder Goes Forth", what is the name of the incompetent British general who leads his troops into a disastrous battle during World War I?

  1. Edmund Blackadder

  2. Melchett

  3. Baldrick

  4. George
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Explanation

Edmund Blackadder is the main character in the Blackadder series of historical comedy television shows. He is played by Rowan Atkinson.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a famous Indian film actor who has also sung in films?

  1. Amitabh Bachchan

  2. Shah Rukh Khan

  3. Salman Khan

  4. Tom Cruise
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Tom Cruise is a famous American actor, not an Indian film actor.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a famous Indian film director who has also composed music for films?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Guru Dutt

  3. Raj Kapoor

  4. Steven Spielberg
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Explanation

Steven Spielberg is a famous American film director, not an Indian film director.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a famous Indian film producer who has also composed music for films?

  1. Yash Chopra

  2. Karan Johar

  3. Aditya Chopra

  4. George Lucas
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George Lucas is a famous American film producer, not an Indian film producer.

Multiple choice

In the movie "Lunchbox", what dish does the character of Ila (played by Nimrat Kaur) prepare for her husband, Rajeev (played by Irrfan Khan)?

  1. Chole Bhature

  2. Rajma Chawal

  3. Kadhi Chawal

  4. Aloo Paratha
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In the movie, Ila prepares a dish of Aloo Paratha for her husband, Rajeev, as a way of expressing her love and care for him.

Multiple choice

In the movie "Piku", what dish does the character of Piku (played by Deepika Padukone) prepare for her father, Bhaskor (played by Amitabh Bachchan)?

  1. Khichdi

  2. Poha

  3. Upma

  4. Idli Sambar
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In the movie, Piku prepares a dish of Khichdi for her father, Bhaskor, as a way of showing her concern for his health and well-being.

Multiple choice

In the movie "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge", what dish does the character of Simran (played by Kajol) prepare for her love interest, Raj (played by Shah Rukh Khan)?

  1. Pav Bhaji

  2. Vada Pav

  3. Aloo Gobi

  4. Laddu
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Explanation

In the movie, Simran prepares a dish of Pav Bhaji for Raj, symbolizing her desire to nurture and care for him.

Multiple choice

In the movie "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", what dish does the character of Anjali (played by Kajol) prepare for her love interest, Rahul (played by Shah Rukh Khan)?

  1. Chole Bhature

  2. Rajma Chawal

  3. Kadhi Chawal

  4. Aloo Paratha
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Explanation

In the movie, Anjali prepares a dish of Aloo Paratha for Rahul, symbolizing her love and affection for him.

Multiple choice

In the movie "Dil To Pagal Hai", what dish does the character of Pooja (played by Madhuri Dixit) prepare for her love interest, Rahul (played by Shah Rukh Khan)?

  1. Chole Bhature

  2. Rajma Chawal

  3. Kadhi Chawal

  4. Aloo Paratha
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Explanation

In the movie, Pooja prepares a dish of Aloo Paratha for Rahul, symbolizing her love and affection for him.

Multiple choice

In the movie "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham", what dish does the character of Anjali (played by Kajol) prepare for her love interest, Rahul (played by Shah Rukh Khan)?

  1. Pav Bhaji

  2. Vada Pav

  3. Aloo Gobi

  4. Laddu
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Explanation

In the movie, Anjali prepares a dish of Pav Bhaji for Rahul, symbolizing her desire to nurture and care for him.