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 movie from the 2010s focused on the issue of prescription drug addiction and its consequences?

  1. Udta Punjab

  2. Bajrangi Bhaijaan

  3. Dangal

  4. Sultan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Udta Punjab, released in 2016, addressed the rampant drug abuse problem in the state of Punjab, India. The movie highlighted the role of prescription drugs in addiction and the devastating impact it has on individuals and communities.

Multiple choice

In recent years, which Bollywood movie explored the theme of addiction to social media and technology?

  1. Dear Zindagi

  2. Raees

  3. Tubelight

  4. Padmaavat
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dear Zindagi, released in 2016, featured Alia Bhatt as a young woman struggling with depression and anxiety. The movie explored her addiction to social media and technology as a coping mechanism and the negative impact it had on her mental health.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie from the 1950s featured a character who struggled with alcohol addiction?

  1. Awara

  2. Shree 420

  3. Pyaasa

  4. Kaagaz Ke Phool
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Pyaasa, released in 1957, featured Guru Dutt as a struggling poet who turns to alcohol to cope with his frustrations. The movie explored the psychological and emotional aspects of addiction and its impact on creativity and relationships.

Multiple choice

In the 1960s, which Bollywood movie addressed the issue of drug addiction among the urban youth?

  1. Waqt

  2. Gumnaam

  3. CID

  4. Junglee
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C Correct answer
Explanation

CID, released in 1956, featured Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman as police officers investigating a drug trafficking ring. The movie highlighted the dangers of drug abuse and the role of law enforcement in combating the drug menace.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie from the 1970s explored the theme of addiction to gambling?

  1. Amar Akbar Anthony

  2. Trishul

  3. Sholay

  4. Deewaar
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Explanation

Amar Akbar Anthony, released in 1977, featured Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna, and Rishi Kapoor as three brothers separated at birth. One of the brothers, played by Amitabh Bachchan, struggles with gambling addiction and the consequences it has on his life.

Multiple choice

In the 1980s, which Bollywood movie dealt with the issue of addiction to prescription drugs?

  1. Mr. India

  2. Tezaab

  3. Ram Lakhan

  4. Arjun
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Explanation

Mr. India, released in 1987, featured Anil Kapoor as a struggling musician who accidentally acquires a watch that grants him invisibility. The movie explored the protagonist's addiction to the watch and the negative consequences it brings.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie from the 1990s addressed the issue of addiction to plastic surgery?

  1. 1942: A Love Story

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  4. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, released in 1998, featured Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukerji in a love triangle. The movie explored the protagonist's addiction to plastic surgery and the negative impact it had on her self-esteem and relationships.

Multiple choice

In the 2000s, which Bollywood movie tackled the issue of addiction to reality television shows?

  1. Rock On!!

  2. Rang De Basanti

  3. Chak De! India

  4. 3 Idiots
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

3 Idiots, released in 2009, featured Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi as three engineering students who navigate college life and societal pressures. The movie explored the protagonist's addiction to reality television shows and the negative impact it had on his studies and relationships.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie from the 2010s focused on the issue of addiction to online gaming?

  1. Udta Punjab

  2. Bajrangi Bhaijaan

  3. Dangal

  4. Sultan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Dangal, released in 2016, featured Aamir Khan as a former wrestler who trains his daughters to become world-class wrestlers. The movie explored the protagonist's addiction to online gaming and the negative impact it had on his family and wrestling career.

Multiple choice

In recent years, which Bollywood movie explored the theme of addiction to cryptocurrency trading?

  1. Dear Zindagi

  2. Raees

  3. Tubelight

  4. Padmaavat
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Raees, released in 2017, featured Shah Rukh Khan as a bootlegger who rises to power in the criminal underworld. The movie explored the protagonist's addiction to cryptocurrency trading and the negative consequences it had on his personal and professional life.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie from the 1950s featured a character who struggled with addiction to smoking?

  1. Awara

  2. Shree 420

  3. Pyaasa

  4. Kaagaz Ke Phool
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Awara, released in 1951, featured Raj Kapoor as a young man who is falsely accused of a crime and becomes an outlaw. The movie explored the protagonist's addiction to smoking and the negative impact it had on his health and relationships.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film is credited with popularizing the song and dance sequences that became a staple of the genre?

  1. Mother India

  2. Mughal-e-Azam

  3. Sholay

  4. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mughal-e-Azam, released in 1960, is widely regarded as the film that popularized the elaborate song and dance sequences that became a defining feature of Bollywood cinema.

Multiple choice

In the 2008 film 'Milk', directed by Gus Van Sant, who plays the role of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in California?

  1. Sean Penn

  2. James Franco

  3. Josh Brolin

  4. Emile Hirsch
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sean Penn played the role of Harvey Milk in the 2008 film 'Milk'.

Multiple choice

In the 2014 film 'Selma', directed by Ava DuVernay, who plays the role of Martin Luther King Jr., the leader of the American Civil Rights Movement?

  1. David Oyelowo

  2. Chiwetel Ejiofor

  3. Lupita Nyong'o

  4. Oprah Winfrey
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A Correct answer
Explanation

David Oyelowo played the role of Martin Luther King Jr. in the 2014 film 'Selma'.

Multiple choice

In the upcoming 2023 film ' Oppenheimer', directed by Christopher Nolan, who plays the role of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the American theoretical physicist who is known as the 'father of the atomic bomb'?

  1. Cillian Murphy

  2. Emily Blunt

  3. Matt Damon

  4. Robert Downey Jr.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Cillian Murphy plays the role of J. Robert Oppenheimer in the upcoming 2023 film ' Oppenheimer'.