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

What was the nickname given to the pilots involved in the Berlin Airlift?

  1. The Candy Bombers

  2. The Berlin Eagles

  3. The Airlift Heroes

  4. The Flying Angels
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The pilots involved in the Berlin Airlift were affectionately known as 'The Candy Bombers' because they often dropped candy and other treats for the children of West Berlin.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film is widely credited with sparking the Dalit movement in India?

  1. Mukkabaaz

  2. Article 15

  3. Sairat

  4. Jai Bhim
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Jai Bhim, released in 2021, brought attention to the discrimination and oppression faced by the Dalit community in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian filmmaker is known for his powerful and thought-provoking films that often address social and political issues?

  1. Anurag Kashyap

  2. Mani Ratnam

  3. Satyajit Ray

  4. Mira Nair
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Anurag Kashyap is known for his films such as 'Gangs of Wasseypur', 'Ugly', and 'Mukkabaaz', which explore themes of violence, corruption, and social injustice.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film is based on the true story of Phoolan Devi, a woman who became a bandit after being gang-raped?

  1. Bandit Queen

  2. Mother India

  3. Lagaan

  4. 3 Idiots
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Bandit Queen, released in 1994, is a biographical film that depicts the life of Phoolan Devi and her struggle against oppression and injustice.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film explores the issue of caste discrimination and untouchability in rural India?

  1. Ankhon Dekhi

  2. Court

  3. Newton

  4. Article 15
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Article 15, released in 2019, is a powerful film that examines the caste system and its impact on the lives of marginalized communities in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film highlights the plight of migrant workers in India and the challenges they face?

  1. Lunchbox

  2. Piku

  3. Vicky Donor

  4. Masaan
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Masaan, released in 2015, tells the story of two young people from different social backgrounds who fall in love amidst the backdrop of poverty and social inequality.

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Which Indian film is based on the true story of a group of women who fought against the practice of sati (widow burning)?

  1. Rani Rashmoni

  2. Padmaavat

  3. Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi

  4. Bajirao Mastani
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Rani Rashmoni, released in 2015, is a historical drama that tells the story of Rani Rashmoni, a wealthy widow who dedicated her life to fighting against the practice of sati.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film explores the issue of religious intolerance and communal violence in India?

  1. My Name Is Khan

  2. 3 Idiots

  3. PK

  4. Dangal
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My Name Is Khan, released in 2010, is a romantic drama that addresses the issue of Islamophobia and the discrimination faced by Muslims in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film highlights the issue of female infanticide and the importance of empowering women?

  1. Dangal

  2. Secret Superstar

  3. Piku

  4. Queen
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Dangal, released in 2016, is a biographical sports drama that tells the story of Mahavir Singh Phogat, a former wrestler who trains his daughters to become world-class wrestlers.

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Which Indian film explores the issue of environmental degradation and the importance of protecting the natural world?

  1. Newton

  2. Mukkabaaz

  3. Ankhon Dekhi

  4. Court
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Newton, released in 2017, is a political satire that follows the story of a young government clerk who is sent to a remote village to conduct a free and fair election.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film highlights the issue of corruption and the need for transparency and accountability in government?

  1. Black Friday

  2. Gangs of Wasseypur

  3. Ugly

  4. Mukkabaaz
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Black Friday, released in 2007, is a crime drama that explores the 1993 Bombay bombings and the subsequent investigation and trial.

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Which Indian film is based on the true story of a group of women who fought against the practice of dowry?

  1. Thappad

  2. Piku

  3. Queen

  4. Secret Superstar
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Thappad, released in 2020, is a drama film that tells the story of a woman who decides to leave her husband after he slaps her.

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Which Indian film explores the issue of mental health and the importance of seeking help for mental illness?

  1. Dear Zindagi

  2. Dangal

  3. Secret Superstar

  4. Piku
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Dear Zindagi, released in 2016, is a romantic drama that follows the story of a young cinematographer who struggles with depression and anxiety.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film highlights the issue of child labor and the importance of education for all children?

  1. Taare Zameen Par

  2. 3 Idiots

  3. Dangal

  4. Secret Superstar
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Taare Zameen Par, released in 2007, is a drama film that tells the story of a young boy with dyslexia who struggles in school.

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Which Indian film explores the issue of gender inequality and the importance of women's empowerment?

  1. Queen

  2. Piku

  3. Secret Superstar

  4. Thappad
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Queen, released in 2014, is a romantic comedy-drama that follows the story of a young woman who goes on a solo honeymoon after her fiancé calls off their wedding.