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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 Indian film highlights the issue of poverty and the struggles faced by the poor in India?

  1. Slumdog Millionaire

  2. 3 Idiots

  3. Dangal

  4. Secret Superstar
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Explanation

Slumdog Millionaire, released in 2008, is a drama film that tells the story of a young man from the slums of Mumbai who participates in a game show and becomes a millionaire.

Multiple choice

Which crime film features a character named Byomkesh Bakshi, a private detective who solves complex cases?

  1. Kahaani

  2. Drishyam

  3. Byomkesh Bakshi

  4. Talvar
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Explanation

Byomkesh Bakshi is a popular Indian crime film series based on the fictional detective character of the same name created by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay.

Multiple choice

In the film "Drishyam", what is the profession of the protagonist Vijay Salgaonkar?

  1. Police Officer

  2. Lawyer

  3. Doctor

  4. Businessman
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Explanation

Vijay Salgaonkar, played by Ajay Devgn, is a businessman who owns a cable TV network in the film "Drishyam".

Multiple choice

Which crime film revolves around the investigation of a missing child and the subsequent uncovering of a dark secret?

  1. Kahaani

  2. NH10

  3. Talvar

  4. Mardaani
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Kahaani is a 2012 Indian crime thriller film directed by Sujoy Ghosh and starring Vidya Balan. The film follows the story of a pregnant woman searching for her missing husband in Kolkata.

Multiple choice

In the film "NH10", what is the name of the couple who face a terrifying ordeal during a road trip?

  1. Meera and Arjun

  2. Vijay and Meera

  3. Vikram and Shikha

  4. Rahul and Anjali
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Meera and Arjun, played by Anushka Sharma and Neil Bhoopalam, are a young couple who embark on a road trip in the film "NH10" and encounter a series of horrifying events.

Multiple choice

Which crime film features the character of ACP Pradyuman, who leads a team of detectives to solve various cases?

  1. CID

  2. Special 26

  3. Gangs of Wasseypur

  4. Black Friday
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Explanation

CID is a long-running Indian crime television series that features ACP Pradyuman and his team of detectives solving various cases.

Multiple choice

In the film "Talvar", what is the name of the defense lawyer who represents the accused in a murder case?

  1. K. K. Raina

  2. Virat Bakshi

  3. Ashwin Kumar

  4. Vikramjeet Singh
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K. K. Raina, played by Irrfan Khan, is the defense lawyer who represents the accused in the murder case in the film "Talvar".

Multiple choice

Which crime film revolves around the investigation of a series of murders committed by a mysterious serial killer?

  1. Mardaani

  2. Special 26

  3. Gangs of Wasseypur

  4. Black Friday
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Explanation

Mardaani is a 2014 Indian crime thriller film directed by Pradeep Sarkar and starring Rani Mukerji. The film follows the story of a female police officer who investigates a series of murders committed by a ruthless serial killer.

Multiple choice

Which crime film is based on the real-life 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts?

  1. Kahaani

  2. NH10

  3. Talvar

  4. Black Friday
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Explanation

Black Friday is a 2004 Indian crime drama film directed by Anurag Kashyap and starring Kay Kay Menon, Pawan Malhotra, and Aditya Srivastava. The film is based on the real-life 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts.

Multiple choice

Which crime film features the character of a police officer named DCP Shivani Shivaji Roy, who investigates a series of murders?

  1. Mardaani

  2. Special 26

  3. Gangs of Wasseypur

  4. Black Friday
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Explanation

DCP Shivani Shivaji Roy, played by Rani Mukerji, is a police officer who investigates a series of murders committed by a ruthless serial killer in the film "Mardaani".

Multiple choice

In the film "NH10", what is the name of the ruthless gangster who terrorizes the couple during their road trip?

  1. Satbir Singh

  2. Vikramjeet Singh

  3. Aslam Khan

  4. Ramadhir Singh
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Satbir Singh, played by Darshan Kumar, is the ruthless gangster who terrorizes the couple during their road trip in the film "NH10".

Multiple choice

Which crime film revolves around the investigation of a murder that takes place during a wedding ceremony?

  1. Kahaani

  2. NH10

  3. Talvar

  4. Mardaani
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Explanation

Talvar is a 2015 Indian crime drama film directed by Meghna Gulzar and starring Irrfan Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, and Neeraj Kabi. The film revolves around the investigation of a murder that takes place during a wedding ceremony.

Multiple choice

In the film "Black Friday", what is the name of the police officer who leads the investigation into the Mumbai serial bomb blasts?

  1. Rakesh Maria

  2. Pradeep Sharma

  3. Ashok Kamte

  4. Vijay Salgaonkar
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Rakesh Maria, played by Kay Kay Menon, is the police officer who leads the investigation into the Mumbai serial bomb blasts in the film "Black Friday".

Multiple choice

Which crime film features the character of a police officer named ACP Ajay Singh, who is known for his unconventional methods of investigation?

  1. Kahaani

  2. NH10

  3. Talvar

  4. Special 26
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Explanation

ACP Ajay Singh, played by Akshay Kumar, is a police officer known for his unconventional methods of investigation in the film "Special 26".

Multiple choice

In the 2003 film (The Last King of Scotland), Forest Whitaker portrays which Ugandan dictator?

  1. Idi Amin

  2. Milton Obote

  3. Yoweri Museveni

  4. Apollo Milton Obote
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Explanation

Forest Whitaker won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Idi Amin in (The Last King of Scotland).