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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 language film holds the record for the highest grossing film in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Telugu

  3. Tamil

  4. Kannada
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi films have consistently dominated the Indian box office, with many of the highest-grossing films being in Hindi.

Multiple choice

Which Telugu film holds the record for the highest grossing film in the language?

  1. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  2. Rangasthalam

  3. Saaho

  4. Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
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Explanation

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, released in 2017, grossed over ₹1,000 crores in India, making it the highest-grossing Telugu film of all time.

Multiple choice

Which Tamil film holds the record for the highest grossing film in the language?

  1. 2.0

  2. Kabali

  3. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  4. Mersal
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Explanation

2.0, released in 2018, grossed over ₹650 crores in India, making it the highest-grossing Tamil film of all time.

Multiple choice

Which Kannada film holds the record for the highest grossing film in the language?

  1. K.G.F: Chapter 2

  2. K.G.F: Chapter 1

  3. The Villain

  4. Mufti
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Explanation

K.G.F: Chapter 2, released in 2022, grossed over ₹1,200 crores worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Kannada film of all time.

Multiple choice

Which Malayalam film holds the record for the highest grossing film in the language?

  1. Lucifer

  2. Pulimurugan

  3. Drishyam 2

  4. Premam
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Explanation

Lucifer, released in 2019, grossed over ₹200 crores worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time.

Multiple choice

Which Marathi film holds the record for the highest grossing film in the language?

  1. Sairat

  2. Mulshi Pattern

  3. Natsamrat

  4. Duniyadari
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Explanation

Sairat, released in 2016, grossed over ₹100 crores worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Marathi film of all time.

Multiple choice

Which Bengali film holds the record for the highest grossing film in the language?

  1. Gunday

  2. Piku

  3. Kahaani

  4. Parineeta
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Explanation

Gunday, released in 2014, grossed over ₹100 crores worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Bengali film of all time.

Multiple choice

Which Punjabi film holds the record for the highest grossing film in the language?

  1. Carry On Jatta 2

  2. Chal Mera Putt 2

  3. Jatt & Juliet 2

  4. Sardaar Ji 2
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Explanation

Carry On Jatta 2, released in 2018, grossed over ₹100 crores worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Punjabi film of all time.

Multiple choice

Which Gujarati film holds the record for the highest grossing film in the language?

  1. Chhello Divas

  2. Dhollywood

  3. Gujjubhai The Great

  4. Bey Yaar
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Explanation

Chhello Divas, released in 2015, grossed over ₹100 crores worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Gujarati film of all time.

Multiple choice

Which Bhojpuri film holds the record for the highest grossing film in the language?

  1. Ganga Devi

  2. Sasura Bada Paisawala

  3. Dabangg 3

  4. Coolie No. 1
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Explanation

Ganga Devi, released in 2017, grossed over ₹100 crores worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Bhojpuri film of all time.

Multiple choice

Which Assamese film holds the record for the highest grossing film in the language?

  1. Dwaar

  2. Village Rockstars

  3. Jonaki Porua

  4. Xhoihobote Dhemalite
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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Explanation

Village Rockstars, released in 2017, grossed over ₹100 crores worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Assamese film of all time.

Multiple choice

Which Odia film holds the record for the highest grossing film in the language?

  1. Sundergarh Ra Salman Khan

  2. Love Master

  3. Tu Mo Love Story

  4. Kie Heba Sua Posile
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Explanation

Sundergarh Ra Salman Khan, released in 2018, grossed over ₹100 crores worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Odia film of all time.

Multiple choice

Which Rajasthani film holds the record for the highest grossing film in the language?

  1. Kesariya Balam

  2. Dharamveer

  3. Veer Pratap

  4. Marudhar Express
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Explanation

Kesariya Balam, released in 2019, grossed over ₹100 crores worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Rajasthani film of all time.

Multiple choice

Which Haryanvi film holds the record for the highest grossing film in the language?

  1. Chhoriyan Chhoron Se Kam Nahi Hoti

  2. Chaar Sahibzaade

  3. Jatt James Bond

  4. Dharam
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Explanation

Chhoriyan Chhoron Se Kam Nahi Hoti, released in 2019, grossed over ₹100 crores worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Haryanvi film of all time.

Multiple choice

Who was the first recipient of the National Award for Best Costume Design?

  1. Bhanu Athaiya

  2. Neeta Lulla

  3. Manish Malhotra

  4. Sabyasachi Mukherjee
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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Explanation

Bhanu Athaiya was the first recipient of the National Award for Best Costume Design in 1975 for her work in the film "Sita Aur Geeta".