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 is the celebrity chef behind the cooking show 'The Great British Bake Off' and the signature dish 'Victoria Sponge Cake'?

  1. Mary Berry

  2. Paul Hollywood

  3. Mel Giedroyc

  4. Sue Perkins
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Explanation

Mary Berry is an English celebrity chef, food writer, and television personality. She is known for her show 'The Great British Bake Off' and her signature dish, Victoria Sponge Cake.

Multiple choice

Which celebrity chef is famous for his show 'Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution' and his signature dish 'Chicken Tikka Masala'?

  1. Jamie Oliver

  2. Gordon Ramsay

  3. Nigella Lawson

  4. Anthony Bourdain
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Jamie Oliver is a British celebrity chef, restaurateur, and television personality. He is known for his show 'Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution' and his signature dish, Chicken Tikka Masala.

Multiple choice

Who is the celebrity chef behind the cooking show 'Nigella Bites' and the signature dish 'Chocolate Nemesis'?

  1. Nigella Lawson

  2. Jamie Oliver

  3. Gordon Ramsay

  4. Anthony Bourdain
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Nigella Lawson is a British celebrity chef, food writer, and television personality. She is known for her show 'Nigella Bites' and her signature dish, Chocolate Nemesis.

Multiple choice

Which celebrity chef is famous for his show 'No Reservations' and his signature dish 'Pad Thai'?

  1. Anthony Bourdain

  2. Gordon Ramsay

  3. Jamie Oliver

  4. Nigella Lawson
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Anthony Bourdain was an American celebrity chef, author, and television personality. He was known for his show 'No Reservations' and his signature dish, Pad Thai.

Multiple choice

In the film "Singin' in the Rain," what is the name of the character played by Gene Kelly?

  1. Don Lockwood

  2. Cosmo Brown

  3. Kathy Selden

  4. Lina Lamont
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Gene Kelly played the role of Don Lockwood in Singin' in the Rain.

Multiple choice

Which character in the TV show 'Seinfeld' was known for his Speedo?

  1. Jerry

  2. George

  3. Kramer

  4. Newman
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Explanation

Kramer was known for his Speedo in the TV show 'Seinfeld'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian movies dealt with the topic of schizophrenia?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. 3 Idiots

  4. My Name Is Khan
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Black is a 2005 Indian drama film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji. It tells the story of a blind and deaf girl, Michelle McNally (Mukerji), and her relationship with her teacher, Debraj Sahai (Bachchan).

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian movies dealt with the topic of depression?

  1. Dear Zindagi

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
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Explanation

Dear Zindagi is a 2016 Indian comedy-drama film directed by Gauri Shinde. The film stars Alia Bhatt, Shah Rukh Khan, Kunal Kapoor, Angad Bedi, Ali Zafar, and Yashaswini Dayama. It tells the story of a young cinematographer, Kaira (Bhatt), who is struggling with depression and anxiety.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian movies dealt with the topic of bipolar disorder?

  1. Dil Chahta Hai

  2. Rang De Basanti

  3. 3 Idiots

  4. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
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Explanation

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is a 2011 Indian comedy-drama film directed by Zoya Akhtar. The film stars Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol, Farhan Akhtar, Katrina Kaif, and Kalki Koechlin. It tells the story of three friends who go on a road trip to Spain.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian movies dealt with the topic of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

  1. Haider

  2. Highway

  3. Udta Punjab

  4. Pink
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Highway is a 2014 Indian drama film directed by Imtiaz Ali. The film stars Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda. It tells the story of a young woman, Veera (Bhatt), who is kidnapped and taken on a road trip by a truck driver, Mahabir (Hooda).

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian movies dealt with the topic of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

  1. My Name Is Khan

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. 3 Idiots

  4. PK
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My Name Is Khan is a 2010 Indian drama film directed by Karan Johar. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Anupam Kher. It tells the story of a Muslim man, Rizwan Khan (Khan), who has Asperger's syndrome and moves to the United States after the 9/11 attacks.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian movies dealt with the topic of anxiety?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  4. Kal Ho Naa Ho
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Explanation

Kal Ho Naa Ho is a 2003 Indian romantic drama film directed by Nikhil Advani. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, and Saif Ali Khan. It tells the story of a young woman, Naina (Zinta), who falls in love with a man, Aman (Khan), who has a terminal illness.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian movies dealt with the topic of addiction?

  1. Udta Punjab

  2. Pink

  3. PK

  4. Bajrangi Bhaijaan
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Udta Punjab is a 2016 Indian crime drama film directed by Abhishek Chaubey. The film stars Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Diljit Dosanjh. It tells the story of four people who are affected by the drug problem in Punjab.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian movies dealt with the topic of suicide?

  1. 3 Idiots

  2. PK

  3. Bajrangi Bhaijaan

  4. Dangal
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3 Idiots is a 2009 Indian comedy-drama film directed by Rajkumar Hirani. The film stars Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kareena Kapoor, and Boman Irani. It tells the story of three friends who are studying at an engineering college.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian movies dealt with the topic of mental health stigma?

  1. Taare Zameen Par

  2. 3 Idiots

  3. PK

  4. Dangal
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Explanation

Taare Zameen Par is a 2007 Indian drama film directed by Aamir Khan. The film stars Darsheel Safary, Aamir Khan, Tisca Chopra, and Vipin Sharma. It tells the story of a young boy, Ishaan Awasthi (Safary), who has dyslexia and is struggling in school.