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 FTII graduate won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2020?

  1. Raghunath Manet

  2. Payal Kapadia

  3. Shaunak Sen

  4. Guneet Monga
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Shaunak Sen, an FTII graduate, won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2020 for his film 'All That Breathes'.

Multiple choice

Which FTII graduate is known for his distinctive style of filmmaking, often characterized by surrealism and magical realism?

  1. Amit Dutta

  2. Q

  3. Adoor Gopalakrishnan

  4. Mani Kaul
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mani Kaul, an FTII graduate, is known for his distinctive style of filmmaking, often characterized by surrealism and magical realism.

Multiple choice

Which FTII graduate is known for his work in the Malayalam film industry and is considered one of the pioneers of the New Wave movement in Malayalam cinema?

  1. Adoor Gopalakrishnan

  2. G. Aravindan

  3. M.T. Vasudevan Nair

  4. John Abraham
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Adoor Gopalakrishnan, an FTII graduate, is known for his work in the Malayalam film industry and is considered one of the pioneers of the New Wave movement in Malayalam cinema.

Multiple choice

Which FTII graduate is known for his work in the Kannada film industry and is considered one of the most influential filmmakers in the history of Kannada cinema?

  1. Girish Kasaravalli

  2. T.S. Nagabharana

  3. M.S. Sathyu

  4. B.V. Karanth
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Girish Kasaravalli, an FTII graduate, is known for his work in the Kannada film industry and is considered one of the most influential filmmakers in the history of Kannada cinema.

Multiple choice

Which FTII graduate is known for his work in the Bengali film industry and is considered one of the most important filmmakers of the Indian New Wave movement?

  1. Mrinal Sen

  2. Ritwik Ghatak

  3. Satyajit Ray

  4. Buddhadeb Dasgupta
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mrinal Sen, an FTII graduate, is known for his work in the Bengali film industry and is considered one of the most important filmmakers of the Indian New Wave movement.

Multiple choice

Which FTII graduate is known for his work in the Marathi film industry and is considered one of the pioneers of the Marathi New Wave movement?

  1. Jabbar Patel

  2. Sumitra Bhave

  3. Amol Palekar

  4. Naseeruddin Shah
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Jabbar Patel, an FTII graduate, is known for his work in the Marathi film industry and is considered one of the pioneers of the Marathi New Wave movement.

Multiple choice

Which FTII graduate is known for his work in the Gujarati film industry and is considered one of the most important filmmakers in the history of Gujarati cinema?

  1. Manmohan Desai

  2. Mehul Kumar

  3. Ketan Mehta

  4. Shyam Benegal
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ketan Mehta, an FTII graduate, is known for his work in the Gujarati film industry and is considered one of the most important filmmakers in the history of Gujarati cinema.

Multiple choice

Which FTII graduate is known for his work in the Tamil film industry and is considered one of the most successful filmmakers in the history of Tamil cinema?

  1. Mani Ratnam

  2. K. Balachander

  3. Bharathiraja

  4. S. Shankar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mani Ratnam, an FTII graduate, is known for his work in the Tamil film industry and is considered one of the most successful filmmakers in the history of Tamil cinema.

Multiple choice

Which iconic Bollywood film features a scene where the protagonist cooks a delicious dish for his family?

  1. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  4. Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In the film, Amitabh Bachchan's character cooks a special dish for his family, bringing them together and strengthening their bond.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film features a scene where the protagonist cooks a special dish for his family to celebrate their anniversary?

  1. Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

  2. Dil To Pagal Hai

  3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  4. Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In the film, Salman Khan's character cooks a special dish for his wife Madhuri Dixit's character to celebrate their anniversary, showcasing the importance of food in expressing love and affection within the family.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film features a scene where the protagonist cooks a special dish for his family to celebrate their Diwali festival?

  1. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  4. Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In the film, Amitabh Bachchan's character cooks a special dish for his family to celebrate Diwali, highlighting the significance of food in bringing the family together during festivals.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film features a scene where the protagonist cooks a special dish for his family to celebrate their wedding anniversary?

  1. Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

  2. Dil To Pagal Hai

  3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  4. Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In the film, Salman Khan's character cooks a special dish for his wife Madhuri Dixit's character to celebrate their wedding anniversary, showcasing the importance of food in expressing love and affection within the family.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film features a scene where the protagonist cooks a special dish for his family to celebrate their daughter's wedding?

  1. Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

  2. Dil To Pagal Hai

  3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  4. Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In the film, Salman Khan's character cooks a special dish for his daughter's wedding, showcasing the importance of food in bringing the family together during special occasions.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film features a scene where the protagonist cooks a special dish for his family to celebrate their son's graduation?

  1. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  4. Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In the film, Amitabh Bachchan's character cooks a special dish for his son's graduation, highlighting the importance of food in bringing the family together during special occasions.

Multiple choice

In the film 'The Lunchbox', what is the significance of the food that Ila cooks for Saajan?

  1. It is a way for Ila to express her love for Saajan.

  2. It is a symbol of their shared cultural heritage.

  3. It is a way for Ila to show her gratitude to Saajan.

  4. It represents their growing friendship and connection.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The food that Ila cooks for Saajan in 'The Lunchbox' is a metaphor for her growing affection and love for him, as she carefully prepares and selects dishes that she believes he will enjoy.