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 of the following actors has not studied at Whistling Woods International?

  1. Hrithik Roshan

  2. Katrina Kaif

  3. Alia Bhatt

  4. Varun Dhawan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Hrithik Roshan has not studied at Whistling Woods International.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film won the Palme d'Or, the highest prize at the Cannes Film Festival, in 1994?

  1. Bandit Queen

  2. Salaam Bombay!

  3. Monsoon Wedding

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

Lagaan, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, won the Palme d'Or in 2001, becoming the first Indian film to receive this prestigious award.

Multiple choice

Which Indian cinematographer won the Technical Grand Prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 2017?

  1. Subrata Mitra

  2. Rafique Baghdadi

  3. Santosh Sivan

  4. Ravi K. Chandran
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ravi K. Chandran won the Technical Grand Prize for his work in the film 'Monsoon Shootout', directed by Amit Kumar.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2018?

  1. Padmaavat

  2. Andhadhun

  3. Sanju

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

Andhadhun, directed by Sriram Raghavan, was the only Indian film to be selected for the Palme d'Or competition in 2018.

Multiple choice

Which Indian cinematographer was nominated for the Palme d'Or for Best Cinematography at the Cannes Film Festival in 2013?

  1. P. C. Sreeram

  2. K. U. Mohanan

  3. S. Ravi Varman

  4. Rajeev Ravi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

P. C. Sreeram was nominated for his work in the film 'Bombay Talkies', a collaboration of four directors.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film won the Camera d'Or, awarded to the best first feature film at the Cannes Film Festival, in 1988?

  1. Salaam Bombay!

  2. Mississippi Masala

  3. Monsoon Wedding

  4. The Lunchbox
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Salaam Bombay!, directed by Mira Nair, won the Camera d'Or in 1988, making it the first Indian film to receive this award.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2015?

  1. Bajrangi Bhaijaan

  2. Piku

  3. Dil Dhadakne Do

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

Talvar, directed by Meghna Gulzar, was the only Indian film to be selected for the Palme d'Or competition in 2015.

Multiple choice

Which Indian cinematographer won the Vulcan Award for Best Cinematography at the Cannes Film Festival in 2012?

  1. Santosh Sivan

  2. Rafique Baghdadi

  3. Ravi K. Chandran

  4. P. C. Sreeram
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rafique Baghdadi won the Vulcan Award for his work in the film 'After the Battle', directed by Yousry Nasrallah.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 2018?

  1. Shoplifters

  2. Burning

  3. Cold War

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

Capernaum, directed by Nadine Labaki, won the Jury Prize in 2018, making it the first Lebanese film to win this award.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019?

  1. Gully Boy

  2. The Sky Is Pink

  3. Article 15

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

Photograph, directed by Ritesh Batra, was the only Indian film to be selected for the Palme d'Or competition in 2019.

Multiple choice

Which Indian cinematographer was nominated for the Palme d'Or for Best Cinematography at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019?

  1. P. C. Sreeram

  2. K. U. Mohanan

  3. S. Ravi Varman

  4. Rajeev Ravi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Rajeev Ravi was nominated for his work in the film 'Moothon', directed by Geetu Mohandas.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film won the Un Certain Regard Award at the Cannes Film Festival in 2018?

  1. Manta Ray

  2. The Wild Goose Lake

  3. Diamantino

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

Manta Ray, directed by Phuttiphong Aroonpheng, won the Un Certain Regard Award in 2018, making it the first Thai film to win this award.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2021?

  1. The Disciple

  2. Sherni

  3. Sardar Udham

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

The Disciple, directed by Chaitanya Tamhane, was the only Indian film to be selected for the Palme d'Or competition in 2021.

Multiple choice

Which Indian cinematographer won the Vulcan Award for Best Cinematography at the Cannes Film Festival in 2015?

  1. Santosh Sivan

  2. Rafique Baghdadi

  3. Ravi K. Chandran

  4. P. C. Sreeram
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Santosh Sivan won the Vulcan Award for his work in the film 'Dekalog', directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 2021?

  1. Memoria

  2. Ahed's Knee

  3. Drive My Car

  4. The Worst Person in the World
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Ahed's Knee, directed by Nadav Lapid, won the Jury Prize in 2021, making it the first Israeli film to win this award.