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

Pick the ODD ONE OUT..?

  1. Riddhima Kapoor

  2. Ranbir Kapoor

  3. Rishi Kapoor

  4. Anil Kapoor
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Anil Kapoor is the odd one out because he belongs to the Kapoor family of Chembur (different branch), while Riddhima Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, and Rishi Kapoor are from the direct Raj Kapoor lineage. Anil Kapoor is part of a different Kapoor family branch (son of Surinder Kapoor, not related to Raj Kapoor's direct line).

Multiple choice general knowledge

In one of his movies, Ajay Devgan had this funny dialogue in a serious action sequence : "When you shoot, shoot..Dont Laugh" Name the movie

  1. Platform

  2. Phool aur Kaante

  3. Zakhm

  4. Jigar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Ajay Devgan delivered the iconic line 'When you shoot, shoot... Don't Laugh' in the 1991 film 'Phool aur Kaante', which was his debut film. This dialogue became memorable because of its delivery in a serious action sequence, showcasing his unique dialogue style early in his career.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Name the movie where Sushmita Sen plays the role of a cop.

  1. Main Hoo Naa

  2. Samay

  3. Dastak

  4. Sirf Tum
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sushmita Sen played a cop role in the 2003 film 'Samay: The Time Attack', where she portrayed a CBI officer investigating serial murders. This was a departure from her glamorous roles and showcased her in a serious, action-oriented character. 'Main Hoon Na' featured her as a chemistry teacher, not a cop.

Multiple choice general knowledge

In which of the following film he did not acted?

  1. pulp fiction

  2. from dusk till dawn

  3. kill bill

  4. desperado
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Quentin Tarantino did not act in Kill Bill - he only directed it. He acted in Pulp Fiction (as Jimmie), From Dusk Till Dawn (as Richard Gecko), and had a cameo in Desperado. This question assumes Tarantino as the subject.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

in the WCW pay-per-view in 1990 called Capital Combat. Sting was locked in a metal cage by The Four Housemen. who came to his rescue?

  1. Lex Luger

  2. Bret Hitman Hart

  3. Razor Ramon

  4. RoboCop
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

RoboCop indeed rescued Sting at WCW Capital Combat 1990 in a bizarre crossover promotional moment during a cage match segment. This was one of wrestling's most unusual celebrity appearances. Lex Luger, Bret Hart, and Razor Ramon were not involved in this specific rescue scenario.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

In April 1996, Razor Ramon and Diesel left the World Wrestling Federation to join the biggest competitor to the WWF, World Championship Wrestling. The WWF trademarked the Razor Ramon and Diesel gimmicks. After a while, the WWF decided to have other wrestlers portray Ramon and Diesel. Thus which wrestler portrayed Fake Diesel. I.e how do we know the wrestler now?

  1. Kane

  2. Kevin Nash

  3. Crush

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

Glen Jacobs, who became known as Kane, portrayed Fake Diesel in 1996 after Kevin Nash (the original Diesel) left for WCW. This was part of WWF's attempt to continue using the Diesel gimmick with a different wrestler. Kevin Nash was the original Diesel, while Crush and Nathan Jones were not involved in this particular storyline.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Can u Guess the Movie?

  1. Herapheri

  2. Garam Masala

  3. Dhamaal

  4. Welcome
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This dialogue is from the 2005 Bollywood film 'Garam Masala' starring Akshay Kumar and John Abraham. The film is a comedy about two photographers and their complicated love lives. This became a popular dialogue from the movie.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. The actor who plays the role of spider-man/peter parker is

  1. Tobey Maguire

  2. sam worthington

  3. James Franco

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

Tobey Maguire portrayed Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the original Spider-Man film trilogy directed by Sam Raimi (2002-2007). Among the given options, he is the only actor who has played Spider-Man. Note: Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland have also played Spider-Man in later film series but are not listed among the options.