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 Indian film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2002?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Devdas

  3. Monsoon Wedding

  4. Dil Chahta Hai
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Explanation

Lagaan, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2002, making it the first Indian film to be nominated for this award.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film won the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2013?

  1. The Lunchbox

  2. Ship of Theseus

  3. Bombay Talkies

  4. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
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Explanation

The Lunchbox, directed by Ritesh Batra, won the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2013, making it the first Indian film to win this award.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film won the Grand Prix at the Tokyo International Film Festival in 2007?

  1. Black

  2. Rang De Basanti

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. 3 Idiots
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Explanation

Black, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, won the Grand Prix at the Tokyo International Film Festival in 2007, making it the first Indian film to win this award.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film won the Golden Peacock at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in 2019?

  1. Gully Boy

  2. Uri: The Surgical Strike

  3. Badhaai Ho

  4. Andhadhun
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Explanation

Gully Boy, directed by Zoya Akhtar, won the Golden Peacock at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in 2019, making it the first Indian film to win this award.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film won the NETPAC Award at the Rotterdam International Film Festival in 2018?

  1. Village Rockstars

  2. Newton

  3. Mukti Bhawan

  4. S Durga
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Explanation

Village Rockstars, directed by Rima Das, won the NETPAC Award at the Rotterdam International Film Festival in 2018, making it the first Indian film to win this award.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film won the FIPRESCI Prize at the Busan International Film Festival in 2020?

  1. Jallikattu

  2. The Disciple

  3. Eeb Allay Ooo!

  4. Aamis
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Explanation

Jallikattu, directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, won the FIPRESCI Prize at the Busan International Film Festival in 2020, making it the first Indian film to win this award.

Multiple choice

Which of the following media platforms is commonly used for the preservation of Indian dance performances?

  1. Television

  2. Radio

  3. Internet

  4. Print Media
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Explanation

The Internet, with its vast reach and accessibility, has become a primary platform for preserving and disseminating Indian dance performances.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actress made a stunning comeback in 2018 with her film 'Veere Di Wedding' after a five-year hiatus?

  1. Kareena Kapoor Khan

  2. Sonam Kapoor

  3. Anushka Sharma

  4. Deepika Padukone
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Explanation

Kareena Kapoor Khan made a remarkable comeback in 2018 with the film 'Veere Di Wedding' after taking a break from acting for five years.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the 'Queen of Bollywood' and made a grand comeback in 2013 with the film 'Chennai Express' after a four-year absence from the silver screen?

  1. Madhuri Dixit

  2. Sridevi

  3. Rekha

  4. Rani Mukerji
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Explanation

Madhuri Dixit, often referred to as the 'Queen of Bollywood,' made a grand comeback in 2013 with the film 'Chennai Express' after a four-year hiatus.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actor made a successful comeback in 2019 with the film 'War' after a three-year break?

  1. Hrithik Roshan

  2. Salman Khan

  3. Shah Rukh Khan

  4. Aamir Khan
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Explanation

Hrithik Roshan made a successful comeback in 2019 with the film 'War' after a three-year break from acting.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the 'Dhak Dhak Girl' and made a comeback in 2018 with the film 'Zero' after a five-year absence from Bollywood?

  1. Madhuri Dixit

  2. Sridevi

  3. Rekha

  4. Rani Mukerji
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Explanation

Madhuri Dixit, popularly known as the 'Dhak Dhak Girl,' made a comeback in 2018 with the film 'Zero' after a five-year hiatus from Bollywood.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actress made a comeback in 2017 with the film 'Jab Harry Met Sejal' after a four-year break?

  1. Anushka Sharma

  2. Deepika Padukone

  3. Katrina Kaif

  4. Priyanka Chopra
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Explanation

Anushka Sharma made a comeback in 2017 with the film 'Jab Harry Met Sejal' after a four-year break from acting.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the 'Greek God of Bollywood' and made a comeback in 2019 with the film 'Saaho' after a two-year hiatus?

  1. Hrithik Roshan

  2. Salman Khan

  3. Shah Rukh Khan

  4. Aamir Khan
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Explanation

Hrithik Roshan, often referred to as the 'Greek God of Bollywood,' made a comeback in 2019 with the film 'Saaho' after a two-year break.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actor made a comeback in 2018 with the film 'Race 3' after a three-year absence from the silver screen?

  1. Salman Khan

  2. Shah Rukh Khan

  3. Aamir Khan

  4. Akshay Kumar
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Explanation

Salman Khan made a comeback in 2018 with the film 'Race 3' after a three-year hiatus from acting.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the 'King of Romance' and made a comeback in 2018 with the film 'Zero' after a four-year break?

  1. Shah Rukh Khan

  2. Salman Khan

  3. Aamir Khan

  4. Akshay Kumar
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Explanation

Shah Rukh Khan, often referred to as the 'King of Romance,' made a comeback in 2018 with the film 'Zero' after a four-year break.