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

In the 2020 film 'Shakuntala Devi', which actress plays the role of Shakuntala Devi, a renowned Indian mathematician known as the 'Human Computer'?

  1. Vidya Balan

  2. Kangana Ranaut

  3. Deepika Padukone

  4. Priyanka Chopra
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Vidya Balan portrays the role of Shakuntala Devi in 'Shakuntala Devi', a biographical film that explores the life and achievements of the legendary mathematician.

Multiple choice

In the 2021 film 'The Man Who Knew Infinity', which actress plays the role of Janaki Ammal, an Indian botanist and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of cytogenetics?

  1. Dev Patel

  2. Jeremy Irons

  3. Toby Jones

  4. Catherine McCormack
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Catherine McCormack plays the role of Janaki Ammal in 'The Man Who Knew Infinity', a film that tells the story of Srinivasa Ramanujan, a self-taught Indian mathematician, and his collaboration with the British mathematician G.H. Hardy.

Multiple choice

In the 2019 film 'Article 15', which actress plays the role of Aditi, a mathematician who joins the police force to investigate a case of caste-based discrimination?

  1. Ayushmann Khurrana

  2. Isha Talwar

  3. Kumud Mishra

  4. Manoj Pahwa
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Isha Talwar plays the role of Aditi in 'Article 15', a crime thriller film that explores the issue of caste-based discrimination in India.

Multiple choice

In the 2020 film 'Thappad', which actress plays the role of Amrita, a mathematician who faces domestic violence and decides to fight for her rights?

  1. Taapsee Pannu

  2. Pavail Gulati

  3. Dia Mirza

  4. Kumud Mishra
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Taapsee Pannu portrays the role of Amrita in 'Thappad', a drama film that explores the issue of domestic violence and the journey of a woman who decides to stand up for herself.

Multiple choice

In the 2021 film 'Mimi', which actress plays the role of Mimi, a surrogate mother who is also a talented mathematician?

  1. Kriti Sanon

  2. Pankaj Tripathi

  3. Sai Tamhankar

  4. Manoj Pahwa
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kriti Sanon plays the role of Mimi in 'Mimi', a comedy-drama film that explores the journey of a young woman who becomes a surrogate mother to help a couple have a child.

Multiple choice

In the 2022 film 'Jalsa', which actress plays the role of Maya Menon, a renowned journalist and mathematician who investigates a hit-and-run case?

  1. Vidya Balan

  2. Shefali Shah

  3. Manav Kaul

  4. Rohini Hattangadi
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Explanation

Vidya Balan portrays the role of Maya Menon in 'Jalsa', a suspense thriller film that explores the lives of two women from different social backgrounds who are connected by a hit-and-run case.

Multiple choice

In the 2023 film 'Mission Majnu', which actress plays the role of Nasreen, a mathematician and intelligence officer who works with an undercover agent to gather information about Pakistan's nuclear program?

  1. Rashmika Mandanna

  2. Sidharth Malhotra

  3. Parmeet Sethi

  4. Kumud Mishra
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rashmika Mandanna plays the role of Nasreen in 'Mission Majnu', a spy thriller film set during the 1970s.

Multiple choice

In the upcoming film 'The Archimedes Principle', which actress plays the role of Dr. Archana, a brilliant mathematician who discovers a groundbreaking mathematical principle?

  1. Priyanka Chopra

  2. Alia Bhatt

  3. Deepika Padukone

  4. Katrina Kaif
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Explanation

Priyanka Chopra is set to play the role of Dr. Archana in 'The Archimedes Principle', a science fiction film that explores the concept of time travel.

Multiple choice

Who was the Production Designer for the highest-grossing Indian film of all time, "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion"?

  1. Sabu Cyril

  2. Neeta Lulla

  3. Sharmishta Roy

  4. Nitin Chandrakant Desai
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sabu Cyril won the National Film Award for Best Production Design for his work on "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion".

Multiple choice

Which Production Designer worked on the blockbuster film "Dangal"?

  1. Akhilesh Jaiswal

  2. Nitin Chandrakant Desai

  3. Sabu Cyril

  4. Sharmishta Roy
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Akhilesh Jaiswal received critical acclaim for his Production Design in "Dangal".

Multiple choice

Who was responsible for the Production Design of the epic historical drama "Bajirao Mastani"?

  1. Sabu Cyril

  2. Sharmishta Roy

  3. Nitin Chandrakant Desai

  4. Neeta Lulla
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sharmishta Roy's intricate sets and costumes in "Bajirao Mastani" were highly praised.

Multiple choice

Which Production Designer created the visually stunning sets for the film "Padmaavat"?

  1. Sharmishta Roy

  2. Sabu Cyril

  3. Nitin Chandrakant Desai

  4. Neeta Lulla
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Nitin Chandrakant Desai's elaborate sets in "Padmaavat" were a major highlight of the film.

Multiple choice

Who was the Production Designer for the critically acclaimed film "Andhadhun"?

  1. Akhilesh Jaiswal

  2. Nitin Chandrakant Desai

  3. Sabu Cyril

  4. Sharmishta Roy
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Explanation

Akhilesh Jaiswal's Production Design in "Andhadhun" contributed to the film's overall success.

Multiple choice

Which Production Designer worked on the blockbuster film "Uri: The Surgical Strike"?

  1. Sabu Cyril

  2. Nitin Chandrakant Desai

  3. Sharmishta Roy

  4. Akhilesh Jaiswal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sabu Cyril's realistic sets and attention to detail in "Uri: The Surgical Strike" were widely appreciated.

Multiple choice

Who was responsible for the Production Design of the historical drama "Tanhaji"?

  1. Sharmishta Roy

  2. Sabu Cyril

  3. Nitin Chandrakant Desai

  4. Neeta Lulla
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Nitin Chandrakant Desai's grand sets and intricate costumes in "Tanhaji" were a visual treat.