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 actor has been vocal about his support for harm reduction strategies and has called for more compassionate and evidence-based approaches to addressing addiction?

  1. Ranbir Kapoor

  2. Varun Dhawan

  3. Sidharth Malhotra

  4. Ayushmann Khurrana
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ayushmann Khurrana has been vocal about his support for harm reduction strategies and has called for more compassionate and evidence-based approaches to addressing addiction.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film, released in 2014, features a character played by Arjun Kapoor who struggles with drug addiction and the impact it has on his life and relationships?

  1. 2 States

  2. Gunday

  3. Finding Fanny

  4. Ki & Ka
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Gunday is an action thriller that explores the lives of two friends who become involved in the world of crime and drug trafficking.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actress has been actively involved in promoting mental health awareness and has spoken out against the stigma associated with addiction, particularly among women?

  1. Kareena Kapoor Khan

  2. Katrina Kaif

  3. Anushka Sharma

  4. Deepika Padukone
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Explanation

Deepika Padukone has been vocal about her own struggles with mental health and has used her platform to raise awareness about the importance of seeking help.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film, released in 2019, features a character played by Ranveer Singh who struggles with drug addiction and the impact it has on his career and personal life?

  1. Gully Boy

  2. Simmba

  3. Padmaavat

  4. Bajirao Mastani
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gully Boy is a musical drama that explores the lives of aspiring rappers in Mumbai, while also touching upon the theme of drug addiction.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actor has been actively involved in supporting organizations that work towards providing treatment and rehabilitation services to individuals struggling with addiction?

  1. Hrithik Roshan

  2. Ranbir Kapoor

  3. Varun Dhawan

  4. Sidharth Malhotra
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Explanation

Hrithik Roshan has been actively involved in supporting organizations that work towards providing treatment and rehabilitation services to individuals struggling with addiction.

Multiple choice

Which category of films is exempt from censorship in India?

  1. Documentary films

  2. Newsreels

  3. Short films

  4. Educational films
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Explanation

Documentary films, newsreels, short films, and educational films are exempt from censorship in India. This is because these films are considered to be of educational or informative value, and are not likely to cause harm to public morals or values.

Multiple choice

What are the different categories of film certification in India?

  1. U

  2. UA

  3. A

  4. S
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Explanation

The different categories of film certification in India are U (unrestricted public exhibition), UA (unrestricted public exhibition with parental guidance), A (restricted to adults only), and S (restricted to specialized audiences).

Multiple choice

Which film was banned by the CBFC in 1968 for its alleged obscenity and vulgarity?

  1. Pyaasa (1957)

  2. Mughal-e-Azam (1960)

  3. Sholay (1975)

  4. Bandit Queen (1994)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bandit Queen (1994), a biographical film about the Indian bandit Phoolan Devi, was banned by the CBFC in 1968 for its alleged obscenity and vulgarity. The film was eventually released in 1996 after the Supreme Court overturned the ban.

Multiple choice

Which film was banned by the CBFC in 2015 for its alleged anti-national content?

  1. PK (2014)

  2. Udta Punjab (2016)

  3. Padmaavat (2018)

  4. The Accidental Prime Minister (2019)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Udta Punjab (2016), a film about the drug problem in the Indian state of Punjab, was banned by the CBFC in 2015 for its alleged anti-national content. The film was eventually released in 2016 after the Bombay High Court overturned the ban.

Multiple choice

Which film was banned by the CBFC in 2018 for its alleged glorification of violence?

  1. Padmaavat (2018)

  2. The Accidental Prime Minister (2019)

  3. Gully Boy (2019)

  4. Kabir Singh (2019)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Padmaavat (2018), a historical drama film based on the 16th-century poem Padmavat, was banned by the CBFC in 2018 for its alleged glorification of violence. The film was eventually released in 2018 after the Supreme Court overturned the ban.

Multiple choice

Which film was banned by the CBFC in 2019 for its alleged portrayal of homosexuality?

  1. The Accidental Prime Minister (2019)

  2. Gully Boy (2019)

  3. Kabir Singh (2019)

  4. Article 15 (2019)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Accidental Prime Minister (2019), a biographical film about the former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, was banned by the CBFC in 2019 for its alleged portrayal of homosexuality. The film was eventually released in 2019 after the Supreme Court overturned the ban.

Multiple choice

Which film was banned by the CBFC in 2020 for its alleged anti-Sikh content?

  1. Gully Boy (2019)

  2. Kabir Singh (2019)

  3. Article 15 (2019)

  4. 83 (2020)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

83 (2020), a sports drama film about the Indian cricket team's victory in the 1983 Cricket World Cup, was banned by the CBFC in 2020 for its alleged anti-Sikh content. The film was eventually released in 2020 after the Supreme Court overturned the ban.

Multiple choice

Which film was banned by the CBFC in 2021 for its alleged portrayal of violence against women?

  1. Kabir Singh (2019)

  2. Article 15 (2019)

  3. 83 (2020)

  4. Thappad (2020)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Thappad (2020), a drama film about a woman who files for divorce after being slapped by her husband, was banned by the CBFC in 2021 for its alleged portrayal of violence against women. The film was eventually released in 2021 after the Supreme Court overturned the ban.

Multiple choice

Which film was banned by the CBFC in 2022 for its alleged anti-Hindu content?

  1. Article 15 (2019)

  2. 83 (2020)

  3. Thappad (2020)

  4. The Kashmir Files (2022)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Kashmir Files (2022), a drama film about the exodus of Kashmiri Hindus from the Kashmir Valley in the 1990s, was banned by the CBFC in 2022 for its alleged anti-Hindu content. The film was eventually released in 2022 after the Supreme Court overturned the ban.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film depicts the struggles of a female wrestler from Haryana?

  1. Dangal

  2. Sultan

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Panga
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dangal is a 2016 Indian biographical sports drama film based on the life of Mahavir Singh Phogat, who taught wrestling to his daughters Geeta and Babita Phogat.