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 Indian film explores the conflict between traditional fishing communities and corporate interests that threaten their livelihoods and marine ecosystems?

  1. Jalpari: The Desert Mermaid

  2. Chennai Express

  3. 2 States

  4. Queen
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Jalpari: The Desert Mermaid, released in 2012, portrays the struggle of a fishing community in Gujarat against a corporate giant that plans to establish a chemical plant, endangering their traditional way of life and the marine environment.

Multiple choice

In which Indian film does the protagonist lead a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of waste management and recycling?

  1. Swachh Bharat

  2. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha

  3. Pad Man

  4. 102 Not Out
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Swachh Bharat, released in 2014, is a documentary film that follows the Indian government's "Swachh Bharat Abhiyan" (Clean India Mission), highlighting the importance of waste management and recycling in achieving a cleaner and healthier environment.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film depicts the consequences of climate change and the struggle of a community to adapt to rising sea levels?

  1. Masaan

  2. Udta Punjab

  3. Pink

  4. Dangal
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Masaan, released in 2015, features a story set in Varanasi, where the characters face the challenges of rising river levels and the impact of climate change on their lives and livelihoods.

Multiple choice

In which Indian film does the protagonist fight against a corporation that is dumping toxic waste into a river, causing widespread pollution and health problems?

  1. Raees

  2. Sultan

  3. Tiger Zinda Hai

  4. Sanju
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Raees, released in 2017, portrays the story of a bootlegger who takes on a powerful corporation that is polluting a river with toxic waste, leading to health issues among the local population.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film highlights the issue of plastic pollution and its impact on marine life and coastal ecosystems?

  1. The Lunchbox

  2. Piku

  3. Bajrangi Bhaijaan

  4. Dear Zindagi
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The Lunchbox, released in 2013, features a scene where the protagonist witnesses a sea turtle entangled in plastic waste, emphasizing the harmful effects of plastic pollution on marine life.

Multiple choice

In which Indian film does the protagonist lead a movement to protect a sacred grove from being cleared for a development project?

  1. Kahaani

  2. Barfi!

  3. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

  4. Student of the Year
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Kahaani, released in 2012, depicts the story of a pregnant woman who investigates the disappearance of her husband in Kolkata and uncovers a conspiracy to clear a sacred grove for a real estate project.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film explores the conflict between a mining company and an indigenous community that relies on the forest for their livelihood and cultural identity?

  1. Haider

  2. Highway

  3. Udta Punjab

  4. Bajirao Mastani
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Haider, released in 2014, is an adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet set in Kashmir, where the protagonist faces the conflict between a mining company and the local community, highlighting the impact of environmental degradation on indigenous cultures.

Multiple choice

In the film "Babette's Feast", what is the name of the French chef who cooks a lavish meal for a group of villagers?

  1. Babette Hersant

  2. Martine Aurore

  3. Philippa Pascal

  4. Achille Papin
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Babette Hersant is the main character in the film, played by Stéphane Audran.

Multiple choice

In the film "Chef", what is the name of the chef who quits his job to start a food truck?

  1. Carl Casper

  2. Molly Keller

  3. Tony Martin

  4. Martin Brenner
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Carl Casper is the main character in the film, played by Jon Favreau.

Multiple choice

Who holds the record for the deepest scuba dive?

  1. Ahmed Gabr

  2. Victor Vescovo

  3. James Cameron

  4. Don Walsh
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Explanation

Victor Vescovo set the record for the deepest scuba dive in 2019, reaching a depth of 10,928 meters (35,853 feet) in the Mariana Trench.

Multiple choice

Who holds the record for the longest underwater breath-hold?

  1. Branko Petrovic

  2. Tom Sietas

  3. Stig Severinsen

  4. David Blaine
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Branko Petrovic set the record for the longest underwater breath-hold in 2018, holding his breath for 11 minutes and 35 seconds.

Multiple choice

Who holds the record for the most underwater dives?

  1. Ahmed Gabr

  2. Pascal Bernabe

  3. Herbert Nitsch

  4. Jessica Alba
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Explanation

Herbert Nitsch holds the record for the most underwater dives, with over 10,000 dives to his name.

Multiple choice

Who holds the record for the longest underwater cave dive?

  1. Ahmed Gabr

  2. Pascal Bernabe

  3. Herbert Nitsch

  4. Jessica Alba
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Ahmed Gabr set the record for the longest underwater cave dive in 2014, diving for 18 hours and 10 minutes in the Sistema Sac Actun cave system in Mexico.

Multiple choice

Who holds the record for the longest underwater scooter ride?

  1. Ahmed Gabr

  2. Pascal Bernabe

  3. Herbert Nitsch

  4. Jessica Alba
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Ahmed Gabr set the record for the longest underwater scooter ride in 2014, riding for 18 hours and 10 minutes in the Sistema Sac Actun cave system in Mexico.

Multiple choice

Who directed the concert film 'Woodstock' (1970), capturing the iconic music festival?

  1. Michael Wadleigh

  2. Martin Scorsese

  3. D.A. Pennebaker

  4. Stanley Kubrick
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Michael Wadleigh directed the groundbreaking documentary 'Woodstock', capturing the essence of the legendary music festival.