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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 Indian film holds the record for the highest music rights deal?

  1. Dangal

  2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  3. Sanju

  4. Tiger Zinda Hai
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Correct answer
Explanation

Brahmastra holds the record for the highest music rights deal for an Indian film, with a deal worth over ₹100 crore.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film holds the record for the highest merchandising revenue?

  1. Dangal

  2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  3. Sanju

  4. Tiger Zinda Hai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion holds the record for the highest merchandising revenue for an Indian film, with over ₹500 crore in sales.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film holds the record for the highest remake rights deal?

  1. Dangal

  2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  3. Sanju

  4. Tiger Zinda Hai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

3 Idiots holds the record for the highest remake rights deal for an Indian film, with a deal worth over ₹100 crore.

Multiple choice

Which film was made about the life of Sarojini Naidu?

  1. Sarojini Naidu

  2. The Nightingale of India

  3. The Golden Threshold

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

A film titled 'The Nightingale of India' was released in 1957, depicting the life and achievements of Sarojini Naidu.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 1961, is based on the life of the 16th-century Mughal emperor Akbar?

  1. Mughal-e-Azam

  2. Jodhaa Akbar

  3. Akbar the Great

  4. Taj Mahal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mughal-e-Azam is a 1961 Indian epic historical drama film directed by K. Asif. The film stars Prithviraj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, and Madhubala.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2008, is based on the life of the 17th-century Maratha warrior king Shivaji?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Chatrapati Shivaji

  3. Maratha Mandir

  4. Tanhaji
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Shivaji is a 2008 Indian epic historical drama film directed by Santosh Sivan. The film stars Ajay Devgn, Shriya Saran, and Sayali Bhagat.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2015, is based on the life of the 19th-century Indian freedom fighter Mangal Pandey?

  1. Mangal Pandey: The Rising

  2. The Legend of Bhagat Singh

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. Lagaan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mangal Pandey: The Rising is a 2005 Indian historical drama film directed by Ketan Mehta. The film stars Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Toby Stephens.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2017, is based on the life of the 20th-century Indian freedom fighter Bhagat Singh?

  1. The Legend of Bhagat Singh

  2. Rang De Basanti

  3. Lagaan

  4. Sardar Udham
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Legend of Bhagat Singh is a 2002 Indian biographical historical drama film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. The film stars Ajay Devgn, Sushant Singh, and D. Santosh.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2006, is based on the life of the 20th-century Indian freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai?

  1. Lala Lajpat Rai

  2. Rang De Basanti

  3. Lagaan

  4. Sardar Udham
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Lala Lajpat Rai is a 2006 Indian biographical historical drama film directed by Shyam Benegal. The film stars Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, and Rajit Kapoor.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2018, is based on the life of the 20th-century Indian freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose?

  1. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose

  2. Rang De Basanti

  3. Lagaan

  4. Sardar Udham
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose is a 2018 Indian biographical historical drama film directed by Shyam Benegal. The film stars Rajkummar Rao, Neha Dhupia, and Anupam Kher.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2021, is based on the life of the 20th-century Indian freedom fighter Sardar Udham Singh?

  1. Sardar Udham

  2. Rang De Basanti

  3. Lagaan

  4. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sardar Udham is a 2021 Indian biographical historical drama film directed by Shoojit Sircar. The film stars Vicky Kaushal, Banita Sandhu, and Amol Parashar.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2001, is based on the life of the 20th-century Indian freedom fighter Bhagat Singh?

  1. The Legend of Bhagat Singh

  2. Rang De Basanti

  3. Lagaan

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

The Legend of Bhagat Singh is a 2002 Indian biographical historical drama film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. The film stars Ajay Devgn, Sushant Singh, and D. Santosh.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2006, is based on the life of the 20th-century Indian freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai?

  1. Lala Lajpat Rai

  2. Rang De Basanti

  3. Lagaan

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

Lala Lajpat Rai is a 2006 Indian biographical historical drama film directed by Shyam Benegal. The film stars Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, and Rajit Kapoor.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2018, is based on the life of the 20th-century Indian freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose?

  1. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose

  2. Rang De Basanti

  3. Lagaan

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

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose is a 2018 Indian biographical historical drama film directed by Shyam Benegal. The film stars Rajkummar Rao, Neha Dhupia, and Anupam Kher.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2021, is based on the life of the 20th-century Indian freedom fighter Sardar Udham Singh?

  1. Sardar Udham

  2. Rang De Basanti

  3. Lagaan

  4. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sardar Udham is a 2021 Indian biographical historical drama film directed by Shoojit Sircar. The film stars Vicky Kaushal, Banita Sandhu, and Amol Parashar.