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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

In the Pixar film "Inside Out", what is the name of the emotion who is responsible for joy?

  1. Joy

  2. Sadness

  3. Anger

  4. Fear
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Explanation

Inside Out is a 2015 American computer-animated comedy-drama film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The film features the character Joy, an emotion who is responsible for joy, voiced by Amy Poehler.

Multiple choice

Which animated film features the character Miguel, a young boy who dreams of becoming a musician?

  1. Coco

  2. Frozen

  3. Tangled

  4. Moana
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Explanation

Coco is a 2017 American 3D computer-animated musical fantasy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The film features the character Miguel, a young boy who dreams of becoming a musician, voiced by Anthony Gonzalez.

Multiple choice

Which film holds the record for the highest grossing Indian film of the 1950s?

  1. Mother India

  2. Mughal-e-Azam

  3. Barsaat

  4. Awara
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Explanation

Mother India, released in 1957, is the highest grossing Indian film of the 1950s.

Multiple choice

Which film was the highest grossing Indian film of the 1960s?

  1. Sangam

  2. Gunga Jumna

  3. Mera Naam Joker

  4. Aradhana
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Explanation

Sangam, released in 1964, is the highest grossing Indian film of the 1960s.

Multiple choice

Which film holds the record for the highest grossing Indian film of the 1970s?

  1. Sholay

  2. Bobby

  3. Seeta Aur Geeta

  4. Haathi Mere Saathi
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Explanation

Sholay, released in 1975, is the highest grossing Indian film of the 1970s.

Multiple choice

Which film was the highest grossing Indian film of the 1980s?

  1. Mr. India

  2. Tezaab

  3. Ram Lakhan

  4. Maine Pyar Kiya
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Explanation

Maine Pyar Kiya, released in 1989, is the highest grossing Indian film of the 1980s.

Multiple choice

Which film holds the record for the highest grossing Indian film of the 1990s?

  1. Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  4. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
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Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, released in 1994, is the highest grossing Indian film of the 1990s.

Multiple choice

Which film was the highest grossing Indian film of the 2000s?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  3. Koi... Mil Gaya

  4. 3 Idiots
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Explanation

3 Idiots, released in 2009, is the highest grossing Indian film of the 2000s.

Multiple choice

Which film holds the record for the highest grossing Indian film of the 2010s?

  1. PK

  2. Bajrangi Bhaijaan

  3. Sultan

  4. Dangal
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Explanation

Dangal, released in 2016, is the highest grossing Indian film of the 2010s.

Multiple choice

Which film was the highest grossing Indian film of the 2020s?

  1. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  2. 2.0

  3. War

  4. Tanhaji
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Explanation

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, released in 2017, is the highest grossing Indian film of the 2020s.

Multiple choice

Which film holds the record for the highest grossing Indian film of all time?

  1. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  2. Dangal

  3. PK

  4. Bajrangi Bhaijaan
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Explanation

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, released in 2017, is the highest grossing Indian film of all time.

Multiple choice

Which film was the highest grossing Indian film of the 1950s in terms of adjusted gross?

  1. Mother India

  2. Mughal-e-Azam

  3. Barsaat

  4. Awara
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mughal-e-Azam, released in 1960, is the highest grossing Indian film of the 1950s in terms of adjusted gross.

Multiple choice

Which film was the highest grossing Indian film of the 1960s in terms of adjusted gross?

  1. Sangam

  2. Gunga Jumna

  3. Mera Naam Joker

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

Sangam, released in 1964, is the highest grossing Indian film of the 1960s in terms of adjusted gross.

Multiple choice

Which film holds the record for the highest grossing Indian film of the 1970s in terms of adjusted gross?

  1. Sholay

  2. Bobby

  3. Seeta Aur Geeta

  4. Haathi Mere Saathi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sholay, released in 1975, is the highest grossing Indian film of the 1970s in terms of adjusted gross.

Multiple choice

Which film was the highest grossing Indian film of the 1980s in terms of adjusted gross?

  1. Mr. India

  2. Tezaab

  3. Ram Lakhan

  4. Maine Pyar Kiya
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Maine Pyar Kiya, released in 1989, is the highest grossing Indian film of the 1980s in terms of adjusted gross.