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

Which of the following silent film directors was known for his innovative and groundbreaking use of costume design?

  1. D.W. Griffith

  2. Cecil B. DeMille

  3. Sergei Eisenstein

  4. F.W. Murnau
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sergei Eisenstein was known for his innovative use of montage and his groundbreaking work in costume design, which often featured bold colors and geometric shapes.

Multiple choice

Who was the first tap dancer to win an Emmy Award?

  1. Sammy Davis Jr.

  2. Gregory Hines

  3. Savion Glover

  4. Harold Nicholas
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sammy Davis Jr. won an Emmy Award in 1960 for his performance on The Frank Sinatra Show.

Multiple choice

Which tap dancer was known for his work in film and television, including his role as the Scarecrow in the 1978 film "The Wiz"?

  1. Gregory Hines

  2. Savion Glover

  3. Harold Nicholas

  4. Michael Jackson
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Michael Jackson was known for his work in film and television, including his role as the Scarecrow in the 1978 film "The Wiz".

Multiple choice

Which tap dancer was known for his work in television, including his role as the tap-dancing detective in the 1980s television series "The Tap Dance Kid"?

  1. Gregory Hines

  2. Savion Glover

  3. Harold Nicholas

  4. Fayard Nicholas
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gregory Hines was known for his work in television, including his role as the tap-dancing detective in the 1980s television series "The Tap Dance Kid".

Multiple choice

Which tap dancer was known for his work in film and television, including his role as the tap-dancing postman in the 1998 film "The Postman"?

  1. Gregory Hines

  2. Savion Glover

  3. Harold Nicholas

  4. Kevin Costner
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kevin Costner was known for his work in film and television, including his role as the tap-dancing postman in the 1998 film "The Postman".

Multiple choice

Who was the lead actor in the 2019 Punjabi film 'Ardaas Karaan'?

  1. Diljit Dosanjh

  2. Gippy Grewal

  3. Ammy Virk

  4. Sardar Sohi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Gippy Grewal played the lead role of Jassi in the 2019 Punjabi film 'Ardaas Karaan'.

Multiple choice

Which actress played the female lead in the 2016 Punjabi film 'Sardaar Ji'?

  1. Neeru Bajwa

  2. Mandy Takhar

  3. Sonam Bajwa

  4. Aditi Sharma
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mandy Takhar played the female lead role of Jeeti in the 2016 Punjabi film 'Sardaar Ji'.

Multiple choice

Who directed the 2017 Punjabi film 'Jatt & Juliet 2'?

  1. Anurag Singh

  2. Mandeep Kumar

  3. Smeep Kang

  4. Vijay Kumar Arora
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Anurag Singh directed the 2017 Punjabi film 'Jatt & Juliet 2'.

Multiple choice

Which actor played the role of Fateh Singh in the 2018 Punjabi film 'Qismat'?

  1. Ammy Virk

  2. Diljit Dosanjh

  3. Gippy Grewal

  4. Sardar Sohi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ammy Virk played the role of Fateh Singh in the 2018 Punjabi film 'Qismat'.

Multiple choice

Who was the female lead in the 2015 Punjabi film 'Saadi Love Story'?

  1. Neeru Bajwa

  2. Mandy Takhar

  3. Sonam Bajwa

  4. Aditi Sharma
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Neeru Bajwa played the female lead role of Amrit in the 2015 Punjabi film 'Saadi Love Story'.

Multiple choice

Which actor played the role of Jatt in the 2016 Punjabi film 'Jatt & Juliet 2'?

  1. Diljit Dosanjh

  2. Gippy Grewal

  3. Ammy Virk

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

Diljit Dosanjh played the role of Jatt in the 2016 Punjabi film 'Jatt & Juliet 2'.

Multiple choice

Who directed the 2019 Punjabi film 'Chal Mera Putt 2'?

  1. Anurag Singh

  2. Mandeep Kumar

  3. Smeep Kang

  4. Vijay Kumar Arora
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Vijay Kumar Arora directed the 2019 Punjabi film 'Chal Mera Putt 2'.

Multiple choice

Which actress played the role of Juliet in the 2016 Punjabi film 'Jatt & Juliet 2'?

  1. Neeru Bajwa

  2. Mandy Takhar

  3. Sonam Bajwa

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

Sonam Bajwa played the role of Juliet in the 2016 Punjabi film 'Jatt & Juliet 2'.

Multiple choice

Who was the lead actor in the 2017 Punjabi film 'Nikka Zaildar 2'?

  1. Diljit Dosanjh

  2. Gippy Grewal

  3. Ammy Virk

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

Ammy Virk played the lead role of Nikka in the 2017 Punjabi film 'Nikka Zaildar 2'.

Multiple choice

Which actress played the female lead in the 2018 Punjabi film 'Qismat'?

  1. Neeru Bajwa

  2. Mandy Takhar

  3. Sonam Bajwa

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

Mandy Takhar played the female lead role of Bani in the 2018 Punjabi film 'Qismat'.