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 won the Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Children's Film in 2017?

  1. The Red Turtle

  2. I Am Not a Witch

  3. The Eagle Huntress

  4. The Lion's Roar
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The Lion's Roar, an Indian film directed by Rauchi Sarma, won the Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Children's Film in 2017.

Multiple choice

Who won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama in 2023?

  1. Austin Butler

  2. Brendan Fraser

  3. Colin Farrell

  4. Hugh Jackman
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Austin Butler won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama in 2023 for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in "Elvis".

Multiple choice

Who won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series - Drama in 2022?

  1. Jeremy Strong

  2. Brian Cox

  3. Billy Porter

  4. Omar Sy
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Jeremy Strong won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series - Drama in 2022 for his role in "Succession".

Multiple choice

Who won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture in 2022?

  1. Kodi Smit-McPhee

  2. Ciarán Hinds

  3. Jared Leto

  4. Jamie Dornan
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Kodi Smit-McPhee won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture in 2022 for his role in "The Power of the Dog".

Multiple choice

Who won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical in 2021?

  1. Jason Sudeikis

  2. Ramy Youssef

  3. Nicholas Hoult

  4. Don Cheadle
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Jason Sudeikis won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical in 2021 for his role in "Ted Lasso".

Multiple choice

Who won the Golden Globe Award for Best Director in 2023?

  1. Steven Spielberg

  2. Martin McDonagh

  3. James Cameron

  4. Baz Luhrmann
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Steven Spielberg won the Golden Globe Award for Best Director in 2023 for his work on "The Fabelmans".

Multiple choice

In the movie Gravity, what is the name of the astronaut who is stranded in space after her space shuttle is destroyed?

  1. Ryan Stone

  2. Sandra Bullock

  3. George Clooney

  4. Ed Harris
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Ryan Stone is the name of the astronaut who is stranded in space after her space shuttle is destroyed in Gravity.

Multiple choice

In the movie Cast Away, what is the name of the FedEx employee who is stranded on a desert island after his plane crashes?

  1. Chuck Noland

  2. Tom Hanks

  3. Helen Hunt

  4. Nick Searcy
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Chuck Noland is the name of the FedEx employee who is stranded on a desert island after his plane crashes in Cast Away.

Multiple choice

In the movie The Revenant, what is the name of the fur trapper who is left for dead after being attacked by a bear?

  1. Hugh Glass

  2. Leonardo DiCaprio

  3. Tom Hardy

  4. Domhnall Gleeson
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Hugh Glass is the name of the fur trapper who is left for dead after being attacked by a bear in The Revenant.

Multiple choice

Who composed the music for the 2007 western film '3:10 to Yuma'?

  1. Marco Beltrami

  2. James Newton Howard

  3. Thomas Newman

  4. Alexandre Desplat
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Marco Beltrami composed the music for '3:10 to Yuma', which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score.

Multiple choice

Who composed the music for the 2010 western film 'True Grit'?

  1. Carter Burwell

  2. James Newton Howard

  3. Thomas Newman

  4. Alexandre Desplat
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Carter Burwell composed the music for 'True Grit', which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score.

Multiple choice

In the Beautiful Creatures series, what is the name of the Caster who falls in love with the mortal Ethan Wate?

  1. Lena Duchannes

  2. Ethan Wate

  3. Ridley Duchannes

  4. Link Lincoln
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Lena Duchannes, a Caster with the power to manipulate the elements, falls in love with Ethan Wate, a mortal boy, in the Beautiful Creatures series by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl.

Multiple choice

In the film 'The Godfather', what is the name of the corrupt politician who is in the pocket of the Corleone family?

  1. Senator Geary

  2. Governor Cuomo

  3. Mayor Giuliani

  4. President Nixon
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Senator Geary is a corrupt politician who is in the pocket of the Corleone family. He uses his power to help the Corleones with their illegal activities.

Multiple choice

In the film 'The Wolf of Wall Street', what is the name of the corrupt stockbroker who defrauds his clients?

  1. Jordan Belfort

  2. Mark Hanna

  3. Gordon Gekko

  4. Ivan Boesky
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Jordan Belfort is a corrupt stockbroker who defrauds his clients. He uses his wealth to buy luxury items and live a lavish lifestyle.

Multiple choice

In the film 'The Wolf of Wall Street', what is the name of the corrupt stockbroker who is eventually arrested and sent to prison?

  1. Jordan Belfort

  2. Mark Hanna

  3. Gordon Gekko

  4. Ivan Boesky
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Jordan Belfort is a corrupt stockbroker who is eventually arrested and sent to prison.