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

Who was the sound designer for "Jolly LLB 2" (2017), the tenth highest-grossing Indian film of all time?

  1. Resul Pookutty

  2. Bishwadeep Chatterjee

  3. Amrit Pritam Dutta

  4. Kunal Sharma
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kunal Sharma won the National Film Award for Best Audiography for his work on "Jolly LLB 2".

Multiple choice

Which sound designer worked on the eleventh highest-grossing Indian film of all time, "Golmaal Again" (2017)?

  1. Resul Pookutty

  2. Bishwadeep Chatterjee

  3. Amrit Pritam Dutta

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

Bishwadeep Chatterjee won the National Film Award for Best Audiography for his work on "Golmaal Again".

Multiple choice

Who was the sound designer for "Judwaa 2" (2017), the twelfth highest-grossing Indian film of all time?

  1. Resul Pookutty

  2. Bishwadeep Chatterjee

  3. Amrit Pritam Dutta

  4. Kunal Sharma
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Kunal Sharma won the National Film Award for Best Audiography for his work on "Judwaa 2".

Multiple choice

Which sound designer worked on the thirteenth highest-grossing Indian film of all time, "Tiger Zinda Hai" (2017)?

  1. Resul Pookutty

  2. Bishwadeep Chatterjee

  3. Amrit Pritam Dutta

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

Resul Pookutty won the National Film Award for Best Audiography for his work on "Tiger Zinda Hai".

Multiple choice

Who was the sound designer for "Padmaavat" (2018), the fourteenth highest-grossing Indian film of all time?

  1. Resul Pookutty

  2. Bishwadeep Chatterjee

  3. Amrit Pritam Dutta

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

Bishwadeep Chatterjee won the National Film Award for Best Audiography for his work on "Padmaavat".

Multiple choice

Which sound designer worked on the fifteenth highest-grossing Indian film of all time, "Sanju" (2018)?

  1. Resul Pookutty

  2. Bishwadeep Chatterjee

  3. Amrit Pritam Dutta

  4. Kunal Sharma
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Kunal Sharma won the National Film Award for Best Audiography for his work on "Sanju".

Multiple choice

Kathakali's captivating performances have inspired contemporary artists and filmmakers to incorporate elements of this dance form into their works. Which renowned Indian filmmaker utilized Kathakali in his critically acclaimed movie, 'Black'?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Guru Dutt

  3. Raj Kapoor

  4. Sanjay Leela Bhansali
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sanjay Leela Bhansali, known for his visually stunning films, incorporated Kathakali elements into his critically acclaimed movie 'Black,' showcasing the expressive power of this dance form.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of conflict found in Indian cinema?

  1. Internal conflict

  2. External conflict

  3. Moral conflict

  4. Social conflict
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

While internal, external, and social conflicts are commonly explored in Indian cinema, moral conflict is less frequently used as a primary source of conflict.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of resolution found in Indian cinema?

  1. Tragic ending

  2. Happy ending

  3. Open-ended ending

  4. Bittersweet ending
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A Correct answer
Explanation

While happy, open-ended, and bittersweet endings are commonly found in Indian cinema, tragic endings are less frequently used as a primary resolution.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of resolution found in Indian cinema?

  1. Tragic ending

  2. Happy ending

  3. Open-ended ending

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

While happy, open-ended, and bittersweet endings are commonly found in Indian cinema, tragic endings are less frequently used as a primary resolution.

Multiple choice

In the early days of Indian cinema, who were the primary actors?

  1. Stage actors

  2. Classical dancers

  3. Folk artists

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In the early days of Indian cinema, stage actors, classical dancers, and folk artists were all common choices for casting.

Multiple choice

Which film is often credited with popularizing the use of non-professional actors in Indian cinema?

  1. Pather Panchali

  2. Neecha Nagar

  3. Do Bigha Zamin

  4. Mother India
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Explanation

Pather Panchali, directed by Satyajit Ray, is often credited with popularizing the use of non-professional actors in Indian cinema.

Multiple choice

Which actor is known as the 'First Superstar' of Indian cinema?

  1. Dilip Kumar

  2. Rajesh Khanna

  3. Amitabh Bachchan

  4. Shah Rukh Khan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dilip Kumar is often referred to as the 'First Superstar' of Indian cinema.

Multiple choice

Which actress is known as the 'Tragedy Queen' of Indian cinema?

  1. Meena Kumari

  2. Nargis

  3. Madhubala

  4. Waheeda Rehman
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Meena Kumari is often referred to as the 'Tragedy Queen' of Indian cinema.

Multiple choice

Which film is often credited with launching the careers of many popular Indian actors?

  1. Sholay

  2. Deewaar

  3. Trishul

  4. Silsila
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sholay, directed by Ramesh Sippy, is often credited with launching the careers of many popular Indian actors.