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 the following Indian films was banned by the Indian government in 2014?

  1. Udta Punjab

  2. Bombay Velvet

  3. Bajirao Mastani

  4. Dilwale
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The film was banned by the CBFC for its portrayal of drug abuse and its use of abusive language.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian films was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score?

  1. Jai Ho

  2. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

  3. Gully Boy

  4. Dil Bechara
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The film, directed by Zoya Akhtar, was released in 2019 and tells the story of a young rapper who is trying to make it in the music industry.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian films was banned by the Indian government in 2013?

  1. Udta Punjab

  2. Bombay Velvet

  3. Bajirao Mastani

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

The film was banned by the CBFC for its portrayal of drug abuse and its use of abusive language.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian films was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography?

  1. Mother India

  2. Salaam Bombay!

  3. Lagaan

  4. The Lunchbox
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The film, directed by Mira Nair, was released in 1988 and tells the story of a young boy who lives on the streets of Mumbai.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian films was banned by the Indian government in 2012?

  1. Udta Punjab

  2. Bombay Velvet

  3. Bajirao Mastani

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

The film was banned by the CBFC for its portrayal of drug abuse and its use of abusive language.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the performance art piece by David Hammons where he wore a suit made of chicken bones?

  1. Bliz-aard Ball Sale

  2. In the Hood

  3. Higher Goals

  4. How Ya Like Me Now?
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In the Hood is a performance art piece by David Hammons where he wore a suit made of chicken bones, exploring themes of race, poverty, and the commodification of black culture.

Multiple choice

Who won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing for the 1969 film 'Midnight Cowboy'?

  1. Hugh A. Robertson

  2. Frank P. Keller

  3. John C. Howard

  4. Hal Ashby
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Explanation

Hugh A. Robertson won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing for his work on 'Midnight Cowboy' in 1969.

Multiple choice

Who won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing for the 1980 film 'Raging Bull'?

  1. Thelma Schoonmaker

  2. Jerry Greenberg

  3. Anne V. Coates

  4. Walter Murch
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Thelma Schoonmaker won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing for her work on 'Raging Bull' in 1980.

Multiple choice

Who won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing for the 1993 film 'Schindler's List'?

  1. Michael Kahn

  2. Arthur Schmidt

  3. Anne V. Coates

  4. Sally Menke
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Explanation

Michael Kahn won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing for his work on 'Schindler's List' in 1993.

Multiple choice

Who won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing for the 2005 film 'Crash'?

  1. Hughes Winborne

  2. Michael Kahn

  3. Stephen Mirrione

  4. Michael McCusker
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hughes Winborne won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing for his work on 'Crash' in 2005.

Multiple choice

Who won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing for the 2014 film 'Whiplash'?

  1. Tom Cross

  2. Sandra Adair

  3. William Goldenberg

  4. Lee Smith
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Explanation

Tom Cross won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing for his work on 'Whiplash' in 2014.

Multiple choice

Who won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing for the 2020 film 'Sound of Metal'?

  1. Mikkel E.G. Nielsen

  2. Yorgos Mavropsaridis

  3. Chloé Zhao

  4. Emerald Fennell
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Explanation

Mikkel E.G. Nielsen won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing for his work on 'Sound of Metal' in 2020.

Multiple choice

Who won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing for the 2022 film 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'?

  1. Paul Rogers

  2. Eddie Hamilton

  3. Daniel Kwan

  4. Daniel Scheinert
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Explanation

Paul Rogers won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing for his work on 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' in 2022.

Multiple choice

Who founded IDW Publishing, known for its licensed comics based on popular franchises like 'Star Trek', 'Transformers', and 'G.I. Joe'?

  1. Ted Adams

  2. Chris Ryall

  3. Erik Larsen

  4. Jim Shooter
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Explanation

Ted Adams founded IDW Publishing in 1999, which has become a significant publisher of licensed comics, adapting popular franchises into comic book form.

Multiple choice

Who founded BOOM! Studios, known for its original titles like 'Lumberjanes', 'Mouse Guard', and 'The Adventure Zone'?

  1. Ross Richie

  2. Andrew Cosby

  3. Filip Sablik

  4. Mark Waid
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Explanation

Ross Richie founded BOOM! Studios in 2005, which has become a notable publisher of original and licensed comic books, including popular titles like 'Lumberjanes' and 'Mouse Guard'.