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 film won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film in 2015?

  1. Nachom-ia Kumpasar

  2. The Good Road

  3. Stanley Ka Dabba

  4. I Am Kalam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Nachom-ia Kumpasar, directed by Rima Das, won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film in 2015.

Multiple choice

Who received the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 2014?

  1. Ravi K. Chandran

  2. P. C. Sreeram

  3. Sudeep Chatterjee

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

Ravi K. Chandran won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 2014 for his work in the film Barfi!

Multiple choice

Which film won the National Film Award for Best Screenplay in 2013?

  1. Paan Singh Tomar

  2. Vicky Donor

  3. Kahaani

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

Paan Singh Tomar, directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, won the National Film Award for Best Screenplay in 2013.

Multiple choice

Which film won the National Film Award for Best Editing in 2011?

  1. Udaan

  2. Dabangg

  3. My Name Is Khan

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

Udaan, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, won the National Film Award for Best Editing in 2011.

Multiple choice

Who received the National Film Award for Best Art Direction in 2010?

  1. Nitin Chandrakant Desai

  2. Sabu Cyril

  3. Samir Chanda

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

Nitin Chandrakant Desai won the National Film Award for Best Art Direction in 2010 for his work in the film Jodhaa Akbar.

Multiple choice

Who directed the 1983 film Carmen?

  1. Carlos Saura

  2. Pedro Almodóvar

  3. Bigas Luna

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

Carlos Saura directed the 1983 film Carmen.

Multiple choice

Who plays the role of the title character in the 2003 film Flamenco?

  1. Antonio Gades

  2. Sara Baras

  3. Joaquín Cortés

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

Sara Baras plays the role of the title character in the 2003 film Flamenco.

Multiple choice

Who directed the 1995 film Flamenco?

  1. Carlos Saura

  2. Bigas Luna

  3. Vicente Aranda

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

Carlos Saura directed the 1995 film Flamenco.

Multiple choice

Who plays the role of the Groom in the film Blood Wedding?

  1. Antonio Banderas

  2. Javier Bardem

  3. Jordi Mollà

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

Jordi Mollà plays the role of the Groom in the film Blood Wedding.

Multiple choice

Who directed the 2007 film Take Five?

  1. Carlos Saura

  2. Gus Van Sant

  3. Joaquín Cortés

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

Gus Van Sant directed the 2007 film Take Five.

Multiple choice

Which child actor played the role of young Akshay Kumar in the 1997 film (\text{Deewana Mastana})?

  1. Akshay Kumar

  2. Karan Deol

  3. Yashwant Singh

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

Yashwant Singh played the role of young Akshay Kumar in the 1997 film (\text{Deewana Mastana}).

Multiple choice

Who played the role of young Ajay Devgn in the 1991 film (\text{Phool Aur Kaante})?

  1. Ajay Devgn

  2. Karan Deol

  3. Bhavin Rabari

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

Karan Deol played the role of young Ajay Devgn in the 1991 film (\text{Phool Aur Kaante}).

Multiple choice

Which child actor played the role of young Anil Kapoor in the 1983 film (\text{Woh Saat Din})?

  1. Anil Kapoor

  2. Tiger Shroff

  3. Parth Bhalerao

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

Parth Bhalerao played the role of young Anil Kapoor in the 1983 film (\text{Woh Saat Din}).

Multiple choice

Who played the role of young Amitabh Bachchan in the 1975 film (\text{Deewaar})?

  1. Amitabh Bachchan

  2. Bhavin Rabari

  3. Karan Deol

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

Yashwant Singh played the role of young Amitabh Bachchan in the 1975 film (\text{Deewaar}).

Multiple choice

Which child actor played the role of young Dharmendra in the 1975 film (\text{Sholay})?

  1. Dharmendra

  2. Harsh Mayar

  3. Parth Bhalerao

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

Harsh Mayar played the role of young Dharmendra in the 1975 film (\text{Sholay}).