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

Who directed the Indian crime film "Gangs of Wasseypur" (2012), which was released in two parts?

  1. Anurag Kashyap

  2. Dibakar Banerjee

  3. Ram Gopal Varma

  4. Mani Ratnam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Anurag Kashyap directed the Indian crime film "Gangs of Wasseypur" (2012), which was released in two parts.

Multiple choice

Which Indian crime film, directed by Sriram Raghavan, is known for its intricate plot and twists?

  1. Ek Hasina Thi

  2. Johnny Gaddaar

  3. Badlapur

  4. Andhadhun
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Andhadhun, directed by Sriram Raghavan, is known for its intricate plot and twists.

Multiple choice

Who directed the Indian crime film "Mukkabaaz" (2018), which explores the world of boxing and corruption?

  1. Anurag Kashyap

  2. Dibakar Banerjee

  3. Anurag Basu

  4. Vineet Kumar Singh
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Explanation

Anurag Kashyap directed the Indian crime film "Mukkabaaz" (2018), which explores the world of boxing and corruption.

Multiple choice

Which Indian crime film, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, is based on the true story of a serial killer in Mumbai?

  1. Udaan

  2. Lootera

  3. Trapped

  4. Bhavesh Joshi Superhero
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Trapped, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, is based on the true story of a serial killer in Mumbai.

Multiple choice

Who directed the Indian crime film "Article 15" (2019), which deals with caste discrimination and police corruption?

  1. Anubhav Sinha

  2. Dibakar Banerjee

  3. Anurag Kashyap

  4. Sriram Raghavan
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Explanation

Anubhav Sinha directed the Indian crime film "Article 15" (2019), which deals with caste discrimination and police corruption.

Multiple choice

Which Indian crime film, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, explores the dark side of Mumbai's real estate market?

  1. Masaan

  2. Newton

  3. Sacred Games

  4. Geeli Pucchi
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Explanation

Geeli Pucchi, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, explores the dark side of Mumbai's real estate market.

Multiple choice

Who directed the Indian crime film "The White Tiger" (2021), which is based on the novel of the same name?

  1. Ramin Bahrani

  2. Anurag Kashyap

  3. Dibakar Banerjee

  4. Sriram Raghavan
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Explanation

Ramin Bahrani directed the Indian crime film "The White Tiger" (2021), which is based on the novel of the same name.

Multiple choice

Which Indian crime film, directed by Chaitanya Tamhane, won the Golden Leopard at the Locarno International Film Festival in 2014?

  1. Court

  2. The Disciple

  3. Sairat

  4. Village Rockstars
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Explanation

Court, directed by Chaitanya Tamhane, won the Golden Leopard at the Locarno International Film Festival in 2014.

Multiple choice

Who directed the Indian crime film "Raman Raghav 2.0" (2016), which is a psychological thriller?

  1. Anurag Kashyap

  2. Dibakar Banerjee

  3. Sriram Raghavan

  4. Vikramaditya Motwane
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Explanation

Anurag Kashyap directed the Indian crime film "Raman Raghav 2.0" (2016), which is a psychological thriller.

Multiple choice

Which Indian crime film, directed by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan, won the Hivos Tiger Award at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2019?

  1. Sexy Durga

  2. Chola

  3. S Durga

  4. Ozhivudivasathe Kali
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C Correct answer
Explanation

S Durga, directed by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan, won the Hivos Tiger Award at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2019.

Multiple choice

Who directed the Indian crime film "Kaala" (2018), which stars Rajinikanth in the lead role?

  1. Pa. Ranjith

  2. S. Shankar

  3. Mani Ratnam

  4. A.R. Murugadoss
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Explanation

Pa. Ranjith directed the Indian crime film "Kaala" (2018), which stars Rajinikanth in the lead role.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Bollywood films is known for its music that reflects the struggles of the working class?

  1. Sholay

  2. Lagaan

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. 3 Idiots
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The music of Lagaan, composed by A.R. Rahman, is known for its use of traditional Indian instruments and its incorporation of folk melodies. The film's music is often used to highlight the struggles of the farmers in the film.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Bollywood films is known for its music that promotes social and political causes?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. My Name Is Khan
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Explanation

The music of My Name Is Khan, composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, is known for its use of Sufi and qawwali music. The film's music is often used to promote the message of peace and understanding between different cultures.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Bollywood films is known for its music that satirizes the excesses of the upper class?

  1. Andaz Apna Apna

  2. Hera Pheri

  3. Golmaal

  4. Housefull
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Explanation

The music of Andaz Apna Apna, composed by Anand-Milind, is known for its use of catchy melodies and humorous lyrics. The film's music is often used to satirize the excesses of the upper class.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film won the Palme d'Or, the highest prize at the Cannes Film Festival, in 1994?

  1. Salaam Bombay!

  2. Bandit Queen

  3. The Lunchbox

  4. Lagaan
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Explanation

Salaam Bombay!, directed by Mira Nair, won the Palme d'Or in 1994, becoming the first Indian film to receive this prestigious award.