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 general knowledge
  1. mathavan

  2. vikram kumar

  3. vikram

  4. arivazhagan

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Yaavarum Nalam (2009), also known as 13B in Hindi, is a horror thriller starring Madhavan. It was directed by Vikram Kumar, who gained recognition for this unique supernatural thriller.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. sasi kumar

  2. samuthra kani

  3. pandiya raja

  4. none of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Pasanga (2009) is a children's film produced by Sasikumar, but directed by debutant Pandiraj (also credited as Pandiya Raja). The film won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. vikram kumar

  2. arivuazhagan

  3. andal azhagar

  4. arunthathi

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Eeram (2009) is a Tamil supernatural thriller film starring Aadhi and Sindhu Menon. It was directed by Arivazhagan Kumar, a former assistant of S. Shankar. The film is known for its unique rain-themed narrative.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. vasanth

  2. bala

  3. vasanthabalan

  4. vishnu varthan

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Vasanthabalan directed the Tamil film "Album" released in 2002. He is a notable Tamil filmmaker known for his realistic storytelling style.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. kamal hassan

  2. thilakan

  3. sunder c

  4. k.s.ravikumar

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Sundar C. (also spelled Sunder C) directed the acclaimed Tamil film "Anbe Sivam" starring Kamal Haasan and Madhavan. The film is considered a cult classic for its social message.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Anand

  2. Naani

  3. Arya

  4. Arjun

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Tamil film "Kutty" (2010) starring Dhanush is a remake of the Telugu film "Arya" (2004) starring Allu Arjun, directed by Sukumar.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Dhool

  2. Dhil

  3. Dum Dum Dum

  4. Saamy

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Telugu film "Veede" (2003) starring Ravi Teja is a remake of the Tamil film "Dhool" (2003) starring Vikram, directed by Dharani.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Film Names

  2. Product Names

  3. Online Lotteries

  4. Brand Names

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Playwin, Fortune, V1, Sunshine, and DhanDhanaDhan are all online lottery brands in India. Playwin is a well-known lottery brand operated by Essel Group, while the others are also lottery/gaming products available in the Indian market. Film names and product names are incorrect as these are specific lottery/gaming brands, not general categories.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Aishwarya Rai

  2. Nargees Datt

  3. Leela Chitnis

  4. Kareena Kapoor

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Leela Chitnis was the first Indian film actress to be signed by LUX to promote the brand in 1940s. LUX soap had been endorsed by many Hollywood actresses earlier. Aishwarya Rai, Nargis Dutt (misspelled as Nargees Datt), and Kareena Kapoor became LUX ambassadors much later.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. American Outlaw

  2. Creator of "Tom and Jerry" cartoons

  3. Actor

  4. Winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Marlon Brando was one of the greatest actors in film history, known for iconic roles in The Godfather, A Streetcar Named Desire, and On the Waterfront. He won two Academy Awards and is widely considered a legendary actor.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Reporter

  2. Photographers

  3. Professors

  4. Lawyers

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In the film 'Garam Masala,' John Abraham and Akshay Kumar played photographers working for a newspaper. The comedy revolves around their characters' professional and personal entanglements. The other options (reporter, professors, lawyers) do not match their characters' professions in this movie.