General Awareness

Film, Theatre, and Media

21,709 Questions

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

J P Dutta's LOC is based on which war?

  1. Indo-Pak War 1965

  2. Kargil War

  3. Indo-Pak War 1971

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

J.P. Dutta's film LOC Kargil is a war drama based on the 1999 Kargil War between India and Pakistan.

Multiple choice

Who among the following has been awarded the lifetime achievement Oscar by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (in November 2010)?

  1. John Schlesinger

  2. Martin Scorsese

  3. James Cameron

  4. Francis Ford Coppola
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Francis Ford Coppola, director of cult classic films such as the 'Godfather series', will be awarded a lifetime achievement Oscar by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on November 13, 2010. The Academy said that Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award would be presented to him on November 13. Awards will also be presented to historian and preservationist Kevin Brownlow, director Jean-Luc Godard and actor Eli Wallach.

Multiple choice

Who is known as father of Indian cinema?

  1. Dada Sahib Phalke

  2. Sathyajith Ray

  3. Prem Nazir

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

Dadasaheb Phalke is widely recognized as the father of Indian cinema for directing the first full-length Indian feature film, Raja Harishchandra, in 1913.

Multiple choice

Which was the first talkie film of India?

  1. Junglee

  2. Alam Ara

  3. Iraq Ka Chor

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

Alam Ara, released in 1931, was the first Indian sound film (talkie). It was directed by Ardeshir Irani.

Multiple choice

Mira Nair is a/an _______.

  1. film director

  2. actress

  3. dancer

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

Mira Nair is an acclaimed Indian-American film director known for works such as Salaam Bombay! and Monsoon Wedding.

Multiple choice

In the 53rd National Film Awards, the award for 'Best Feature Film' has gone for

  1. 'Kaalpurush—Memories in the Mist'

  2. 'Rang De Basanti'

  3. Parzania
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kaalpurush, directed by Buddhadeb Dasgupta, was named the Best Feature Film at the 53rd National Film Awards. The film is noted for its poetic narrative and exploration of memory and father-son relationships. Rang De Basanti won the award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment in the same year.

Multiple choice

Who directed the film ' Little Buddha' ?

  1. Mani Kaul

  2. Richard Attenborough

  3. Bernardo Bertolucci

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

'Little Buddha' is a 1993 film directed by the renowned Italian filmmaker Bernardo Bertolucci. The movie explores Buddhist themes through the story of a young boy who may be the reincarnation of a Tibetan lama. Bertolucci is well-known for his visually stunning and culturally significant films.

Multiple choice

Meena Kumari' s hit film released after her death

  1. Mere apne

  2. Dushman

  3. Pakeeza

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

Pakeezah is the legendary film starring Meena Kumari that was released in early 1972. Although it was released shortly before her death, it became a massive box-office success primarily after she passed away. The other films listed were either released much earlier or did not achieve the same level of posthumous fame.

Multiple choice

Who is called 'The Father of Indian Cinema'?

  1. Raj Kapoor

  2. Ashok Kumar

  3. Prithvi Raj Kapoor

  4. Dada Saheb Phalke
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Dadasaheb Phalke is known as the Father of Indian Cinema for directing India's first full-length feature film, Raja Harishchandra, in 1913.

Multiple choice

Who is called the father of modern Punjabi drama?

  1. Harcharan Singh

  2. Bhai Vir Singh

  3. Prof. I. C. Nanda

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

Prof. I.C. Nanda is widely acknowledged as the father of modern Punjabi drama for his pioneering work in the early 20th century.