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 addresses the issue of depression?

  1. 3 Idiots

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. Dear Zindagi

  4. Dangal
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Dear Zindagi is a 2016 Indian drama film that explores the journey of a young cinematographer, Kaira (Alia Bhatt), as she navigates her way through depression and anxiety.

Multiple choice

In the film '3 Idiots', which character struggles with mental health issues?

  1. Rancho

  2. Farhan

  3. Raju

  4. Chatur
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Farhan Qureshi (R. Madhavan) is a medical student who struggles with mental health issues due to the pressure of living up to his father's expectations.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film focuses on the importance of seeking professional help for mental health issues?

  1. A Wednesday

  2. Black

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Barfi!
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C Correct answer
Explanation

My Name Is Khan (2010) is a drama film that follows the journey of Rizwan Khan (Shah Rukh Khan), a Muslim man with Asperger's syndrome, as he seeks professional help to manage his condition.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Taare Zameen Par', what is the name of the dyslexic child who faces challenges at school?

  1. Ishaan Awasthi

  2. Nikumbh

  3. Ram Shankar Nikumbh

  4. Daya Shankar Awasthi
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Explanation

Ishaan Awasthi (Darsheel Safary) is the dyslexic child who struggles with reading and writing in Taare Zameen Par (2007).

Multiple choice

Which Indian film explores the theme of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

  1. Black Friday

  2. Haider

  3. Udta Punjab

  4. Gangs of Wasseypur
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Udta Punjab (2016) is a drama film that delves into the issue of drug abuse and its impact on mental health, including PTSD.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Dangal', which character overcomes societal pressures to pursue her passion for wrestling?

  1. Geeta Phogat

  2. Babita Kumari

  3. Mahavir Singh Phogat

  4. Omkar Singh
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Explanation

Geeta Phogat (Fatima Sana Shaikh) is the character who overcomes societal pressures and prejudices to pursue her passion for wrestling in Dangal (2016).

Multiple choice

Which Indian film highlights the importance of mental health awareness and support in rural communities?

  1. Peepli Live

  2. Masaan

  3. Nil Battey Sannata

  4. Newton
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Nil Battey Sannata (2015) is a drama film that focuses on the struggles of a single mother, Chanda (Swara Bhaskar), as she tries to provide for her daughter while also dealing with her own mental health issues.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Black', which character is a deaf and blind woman who overcomes challenges to achieve success?

  1. Michelle McNally

  2. Debraj Sahai

  3. Paul McNally

  4. Ranbir Kapoor
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Michelle McNally (Rani Mukerji) is the deaf and blind woman who overcomes challenges to achieve success in Black (2005).

Multiple choice

Which Indian film explores the theme of mental health and the stigma associated with it?

  1. Aamir

  2. Kai Po Che!

  3. Shahid

  4. Fukrey
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Shahid (2012) is a biographical drama film that tells the story of Shahid Azmi (Rajkummar Rao), a human rights lawyer who fought against the stigma associated with mental health issues.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Barfi!', which character has autism spectrum disorder?

  1. Jhilmil Chatterjee

  2. Barfi

  3. Shruti Ghosh Sengupta

  4. Ranbir Kapoor
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Barfi (Ranbir Kapoor) is the character with autism spectrum disorder in Barfi! (2012).

Multiple choice

Which Indian film addresses the issue of mental health in the context of the elderly population?

  1. Piku

  2. 102 Not Out

  3. Badhaai Ho

  4. Andhadhun
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Explanation

Piku (2015) is a comedy-drama film that explores the relationship between a daughter (Deepika Padukone) and her aging father (Amitabh Bachchan), who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Multiple choice

In the film '102 Not Out', which character is a 102-year-old man who decides to live life on his own terms?

  1. Babulal

  2. Dharam

  3. Virendra

  4. Lata
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Explanation

Babulal (Amitabh Bachchan) is the 102-year-old man who decides to live life on his own terms in 102 Not Out (2018).

Multiple choice

Which Indian film explores the theme of mental health and the impact of social media?

  1. Pink

  2. Dear Zindagi

  3. Dangal

  4. 3 Idiots
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Dear Zindagi (2016) explores the theme of mental health and the impact of social media on relationships and self-esteem.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Pink', which character is a lawyer who fights against the stigma associated with mental health issues?

  1. Deepak Sehgal

  2. Amitabh Bachchan

  3. Taapsee Pannu

  4. Kirti Kulhari
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Explanation

Deepak Sehgal (Amitabh Bachchan) is the lawyer who fights against the stigma associated with mental health issues in Pink (2016).

Multiple choice

Which Indian film addresses the issue of mental health in the context of the LGBTQ+ community?

  1. Aligarh

  2. Margarita with a Straw

  3. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

  4. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan
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Explanation

Aligarh (2015) is a biographical drama film that tells the story of Dr. Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras (Manoj Bajpayee), a gay professor who faced discrimination and harassment due to his sexual orientation.