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 of these crime films is known for its exploration of the theme of family and loyalty?

  1. Satya

  2. Kahaani

  3. Drishyam

  4. Gangs of Wasseypur
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Drishyam, directed by Nishikant Kamat, explores the theme of family and loyalty as Ajay Devgn's character, Vijay Salgaonkar, goes to extreme lengths to protect his family from harm.

Multiple choice

In the film "Kahaani", Vidya Balan's character, Vidya Bagchi, is searching for her missing husband. What is the name of the hotel where she stays during her search?

  1. The Oberoi Grand

  2. The Taj Bengal

  3. The ITC Sonar

  4. The Hyatt Regency
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Vidya Bagchi stays at The Oberoi Grand hotel during her search for her missing husband in the film "Kahaani".

Multiple choice

Which crime film, directed by Anurag Kashyap, follows the story of a group of gangsters who are caught in a bloody power struggle?

  1. Satya

  2. Kahaani

  3. Drishyam

  4. Gangs of Wasseypur
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Gangs of Wasseypur, directed by Anurag Kashyap, tells the story of a group of gangsters who are caught in a bloody power struggle that spans two generations.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is considered to be the first mainstream Indian film to feature a gay protagonist?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Aligarh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Fire (1996) is widely regarded as the first mainstream Indian film to feature a gay protagonist. The film tells the story of two married women who fall in love with each other.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was banned by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in 2015 for its portrayal of homosexuality?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Aligarh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Aligarh (2015) was banned by the CBFC for its portrayal of homosexuality. The film is based on the real-life story of Aligarh Muslim University professor Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras, who was suspended from his job after he was accused of being gay.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film won the National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues in 2019?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (2019) won the National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues. The film tells the story of a lesbian woman who comes out to her family and friends.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the first to feature a transgender protagonist?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Njan Marykutty
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Njan Marykutty (2018) is the first Indian film to feature a transgender protagonist. The film tells the story of a transgender woman who undergoes gender reassignment surgery and faces discrimination from her family and society.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was banned by the CBFC in 2017 for its portrayal of a lesbian relationship?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Lipstick Under My Burkha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Lipstick Under My Burkha (2017) was banned by the CBFC for its portrayal of a lesbian relationship. The film tells the story of four women who are struggling against the patriarchal norms of Indian society.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was praised by critics for its sensitive portrayal of a gay relationship?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (2020) was praised by critics for its sensitive portrayal of a gay relationship. The film tells the story of a gay couple who face opposition from their families and society.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the first to feature a gay kiss?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Bombay Talkies
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Bombay Talkies (2013) was the first Indian film to feature a gay kiss. The film is an anthology of four short films, one of which tells the story of a gay couple who kiss each other.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the first to feature a transgender character in a lead role?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Njan Marykutty
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Njan Marykutty (2018) is the first Indian film to feature a transgender character in a lead role. The film tells the story of a transgender woman who undergoes gender reassignment surgery and faces discrimination from her family and society.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the first to feature a lesbian character in a lead role?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Fire (1996) is the first Indian film to feature a lesbian character in a lead role. The film tells the story of two married women who fall in love with each other.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the first to feature a gay character in a lead role?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

My Brother Nikhil (2005) is the first Indian film to feature a gay character in a lead role. The film tells the story of a young man who comes out to his family and friends.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the first to feature a transgender character in a supporting role?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Njan Marykutty
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Fire (1996) is the first Indian film to feature a transgender character in a supporting role. The film tells the story of two married women who fall in love with each other. The transgender character is played by Shabana Azmi.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the first to feature a gay character in a supporting role?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

My Brother Nikhil (2005) is the first Indian film to feature a gay character in a supporting role. The film tells the story of a young man who comes out to his family and friends. The gay character is played by Purab Kohli.