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 the first to be released in 4DX format?

  1. Saaho

  2. War

  3. Brahmastra

  4. RRR
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Explanation

Saaho, an action-packed thriller, was the first Indian film to be released in 4DX format, providing viewers with a multi-sensory cinematic experience.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the first to use motion control photography?

  1. Sholay

  2. Lagaan

  3. Black

  4. 3 Idiots
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Explanation

Sholay, an iconic action-adventure film, was the first Indian film to utilize motion control photography, allowing for precise and complex camera movements.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the first to use computer-generated imagery (CGI)?

  1. Ra.One

  2. Krrish 3

  3. Baahubali: The Beginning

  4. 2.0
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Explanation

Ra.One, a superhero film, was the first Indian film to extensively use computer-generated imagery (CGI), creating visually stunning and fantastical elements.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the first to be released in Dolby Vision HDR format?

  1. Baahubali: The Conclusion

  2. 2.0

  3. Padmaavat

  4. War
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Explanation

Baahubali: The Conclusion, the epic finale of the Baahubali franchise, was the first Indian film to be released in Dolby Vision HDR format, delivering exceptional visual quality with enhanced contrast and color.

Multiple choice

Who won the Best Director award at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival Awards Ceremony 2021?

  1. Ryusuke Hamaguchi

  2. Jane Campion

  3. Apichatpong Weerasethakul

  4. Hamaguchi Ryusuke
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Explanation

Ryusuke Hamaguchi, the director of Drive My Car, won the Best Director award at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival Awards Ceremony 2021.

Multiple choice

Which film won the Best Actor award at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival Awards Ceremony 2021?

  1. Hidetoshi Nishijima

  2. Benedict Cumberbatch

  3. Koji Yakusho

  4. Song Kang-ho
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Explanation

Hidetoshi Nishijima, the lead actor in Drive My Car, won the Best Actor award at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival Awards Ceremony 2021.

Multiple choice

Which film won the Best Supporting Actor award at the Asia-Park So-damsia-Pacific Film Festival Awards Ceremony 2021?

  1. Park So-dam

  2. Song Kang-ho

  3. Hidetoshi Nishijima

  4. Koji Yakusho
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Explanation

Park So-dam, the supporting actor in Parasite, won the Best Supporting Actor award at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival Awards Ceremony 2021.

Multiple choice

Who won the Best Cinematography award at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival Awards Ceremony 2021?

  1. Hidetoshi Nishijima

  2. Ryusuke Hamaguchi

  3. Lee Hye-young

  4. Hong Kyung-pyo
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Hong Kyung-pyo, the cinematographer of Decision to Leave, won the Best Cinematography award at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival Awards Ceremony 2021.

Multiple choice

Who won the Best Music award at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival Awards Ceremony 2021?

  1. Eiko Ishibashi

  2. Jonny Greenwood

  3. Ryuichi Sakamoto

  4. Emile Mosseri
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Explanation

Eiko Ishibashi, the composer of Drive My Car, won the Best Music award at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival Awards Ceremony 2021.

Multiple choice

Who won the Best Art Direction award at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival Awards Ceremony 2021?

  1. Yasuhiro Hamashita

  2. Grant Major

  3. Apichatpong Weerasethakul

  4. Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Explanation

Yasuhiro Hamashita, the production designer of Drive My Car, won the Best Art Direction award at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival Awards Ceremony 2021.

Multiple choice

Who won the Best Makeup and Hairstyling award at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival Awards Ceremony 2021?

  1. Eiko Ishibashi

  2. Jonny Greenwood

  3. Ryuichi Sakamoto

  4. Emile Mosseri
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Explanation

Eiko Ishibashi, the makeup and hairstylist of Drive My Car, won the Best Makeup and Hairstyling award at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival Awards Ceremony 2021.

Multiple choice

Which regional language film industry in India is known for its unique style of storytelling and music?

  1. Tollywood

  2. Kollywood

  3. Mollywood

  4. Bollywood
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Explanation

Tollywood, the Telugu film industry, is renowned for its distinct storytelling and music, which often incorporates traditional elements.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is known for its political satire and commentary on the Emergency period in India?

  1. Kissa Kursi Ka

  2. Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. Lage Raho Munna Bhai
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Explanation

Kissa Kursi Ka is a 1977 Indian political satire film directed by Amrit Nahata. It is a satire on the Emergency period in India (1975-1977) and the excesses committed during that period.

Multiple choice

Who played the lead role in the 1983 film 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro'?

  1. Naseeruddin Shah

  2. Ravi Baswani

  3. Om Puri

  4. Pankaj Kapur
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Explanation

Naseeruddin Shah played the lead role of Vinod Chopra in the 1983 film 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is known for its satirical portrayal of the Indian political system?

  1. Main Hoon Na

  2. Rang De Basanti

  3. Lage Raho Munna Bhai

  4. 3 Idiots
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rang De Basanti is a 2006 Indian political drama film directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. It is a satire on the Indian political system and the apathy of the youth towards politics.