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 holds the record for the highest grossing Indian film of the 1990s in terms of adjusted gross?

  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 in terms of adjusted gross.

Multiple choice

Who among the following is known for his work on the study of Indian cinema and his contributions to the field of film criticism?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Ritwik Ghatak

  3. Mrinal Sen

  4. Shyam Benegal
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Satyajit Ray was a prominent Indian filmmaker, writer, and composer. He is known for his extensive work on the study of Indian cinema and his contributions to the field of film criticism. Ray's work on the development of modern Indian cinema and his focus on social and political issues have been widely recognized.

Multiple choice

Which production designer is known for their work on films such as "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and "Isle of Dogs"?

  1. Wes Anderson

  2. Martin Scorsese

  3. Quentin Tarantino

  4. David Fincher
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Wes Anderson is a director and production designer known for his distinctive visual style and use of color.

Multiple choice

Which production designer is known for their work on films such as "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy and "Avatar"?

  1. Peter Jackson

  2. James Cameron

  3. Steven Spielberg

  4. George Lucas
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James Cameron is a director and production designer known for his groundbreaking work in visual effects and world-building.

Multiple choice

Which production designer is known for their work on films such as "Mad Max: Fury Road" and "The Revenant"?

  1. George Miller

  2. Alejandro González Iñárritu

  3. Quentin Tarantino

  4. David Fincher
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George Miller is a director and production designer known for his innovative and visually stunning films.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actress popularized the trend of wearing sarees with sleeveless blouses?

  1. Madhuri Dixit

  2. Sridevi

  3. Rekha

  4. Juhi Chawla
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Madhuri Dixit made the trend popular in the 1990s, particularly through her iconic song 'Ek Do Teen' from the movie 'Tezaab'.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actor made cargo pants a popular fashion statement?

  1. Salman Khan

  2. Shah Rukh Khan

  3. Aamir Khan

  4. Akshay Kumar
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Salman Khan popularized cargo pants in the 1990s, especially through his role in the movie 'Karan Arjun'.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actress brought back the trend of wearing crop tops in the 2000s?

  1. Kareena Kapoor

  2. Priyanka Chopra

  3. Aishwarya Rai

  4. Rani Mukerji
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Kareena Kapoor is credited with reviving the crop top trend in the early 2000s, particularly through her role in the movie 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actor made aviator sunglasses a must-have accessory?

  1. Amitabh Bachchan

  2. Rajesh Khanna

  3. Dharmendra

  4. Vinod Khanna
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Amitabh Bachchan popularized aviator sunglasses in the 1970s, particularly through his iconic role in the movie 'Zanjeer'.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actress made maxi dresses a popular summer fashion choice?

  1. Sonam Kapoor

  2. Deepika Padukone

  3. Anushka Sharma

  4. Katrina Kaif
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Sonam Kapoor is known for her love of maxi dresses and has been instrumental in making them a popular fashion choice in India.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actor made printed shirts a popular casual wear option?

  1. Ranbir Kapoor

  2. Ranveer Singh

  3. Varun Dhawan

  4. Sidharth Malhotra
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Ranveer Singh is known for his bold and eclectic fashion sense, and he has popularized printed shirts as a casual wear option.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actress made jumpsuits a popular choice for formal events?

  1. Alia Bhatt

  2. Shraddha Kapoor

  3. Kriti Sanon

  4. Kiara Advani
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Alia Bhatt has been spotted wearing jumpsuits to various formal events, making them a popular choice for red carpet appearances.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actor made tracksuits a popular athleisure wear option?

  1. Tiger Shroff

  2. Hrithik Roshan

  3. Shahid Kapoor

  4. John Abraham
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Tiger Shroff is known for his love of athleisure wear, and he has popularized tracksuits as a stylish and comfortable option for everyday wear.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actor made sneakers a popular footwear choice for casual outings?

  1. Ayushmann Khurrana

  2. Rajkummar Rao

  3. Vicky Kaushal

  4. Kartik Aaryan
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Ayushmann Khurrana is known for his laid-back and casual fashion sense, and he has made sneakers a popular footwear choice for everyday wear.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actor made denim jackets a popular outerwear option?

  1. Akshay Kumar

  2. Ajay Devgn

  3. Suniel Shetty

  4. Bobby Deol
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Akshay Kumar is known for his rugged and casual fashion sense, and he has made denim jackets a popular outerwear option.