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

What are John Abraham and Akshay Kumar's professions in Garam Masala?

  1. Reporter

  2. Professors

  3. Photographers

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

In the 2005 comedy film Garam Masala, both Mac (Akshay Kumar) and Sam (John Abraham) work as photographers for a fashion magazine. Their rivalry and antics revolve around their profession and their relationships.

Multiple choice

Nick Jonas married which Bollywood star?

  1. Aishwariya

  2. Priyanka

  3. Manisha

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

American singer and actor Nick Jonas married Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra in December 2018. The wedding took place at the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, India.

Multiple choice

Who is Iron Man(related to independence day)

  1. Robert Downey Jr

  2. Will smith

  3. Peter Parker

  4. None Of The Above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is known as the Iron Man of India for his role in unifying the princely states. None of the listed options (Robert Downey Jr, Will Smith, Peter Parker) are the Iron Man of India.

Multiple choice

guess my crush

  1. Mr Ma

  2. george clooney

  3. education

  4. chris hemsworth

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A,C Correct answer
Multiple choice

Who is Jay Chou?

  1. He is a Chinese science teacher with his own asteroid

  2. The most popular soap opera actor in Asia

  3. The only man on YOU ARE THE ONE who got 24 dates

  4. A Taiwanese singer with over 13 albums
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Jay Chou is a famous Taiwanese singer, songwriter, and actor known for his significant influence in Mandopop. He has released numerous successful albums throughout his career.

Multiple choice

Will Smith/rich/actor

  1. Will Smith is the richest actor

  2. Will Smith is the most rich actor

  3. Will Smith is the more rich actor
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The superlative form of the one-syllable adjective 'rich' is 'richest'.

Multiple choice

What actor plays Santa in "The Santa Clause" movies?

  1. Arnold Swarzenegger

  2. Tim Allen

  3. Bruce Willis

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

Tim Allen stars as Scott Calvin, who becomes Santa Claus in the 1994 film The Santa Clause. The other actors listed are not in this role.

Multiple choice

Which movie is based on Ramanujan?

  1. Lion

  2. Ramanujan

  3. The Man Who Knew Infinity

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The 2015 biographical film 'The Man Who Knew Infinity' is based on the life of Srinivasa Ramanujan and his relationship with G.H. Hardy.

Multiple choice

What movie is based on Ramanujan?

  1. Lion

  2. Ramanujan

  3. The Man Who Knew Infinity

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'The Man Who Knew Infinity' (2015) starring Dev Patel as Ramanujan and Jeremy Irons as Hardy is the biographical film based on Ramanujan's life.

Multiple choice

Who directed The Prisoner of Azkaban?

  1. Mike Newell

  2. David Yates

  3. Alfonso Cuarón

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

Alfonso Cuarón directed the third film, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.