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 is the daughter of veteran actor Jackie Shroff and has made a name for herself in Bollywood with her diverse roles?

  1. Madhuri Dixit

  2. Sridevi

  3. Juhi Chawla

  4. Kriti Sanon
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Kriti Sanon, daughter of Jackie Shroff, has showcased her versatility in films like (Bareilly Ki Barfi), (Luka Chuppi), and (Mimi).

Multiple choice

Which actress is known for her performances in films like (Gully Boy), (Raazi), and (Gangubai Kathiawadi) and has gained international recognition?

  1. Madhuri Dixit

  2. Sridevi

  3. Juhi Chawla

  4. Alia Bhatt
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Alia Bhatt has made a mark in Bollywood and gained international recognition with her performances in films like (Gully Boy), (Raazi), and (Gangubai Kathiawadi).

Multiple choice

Which actor has played the iconic character of Dominic Toretto throughout the Fast and Furious franchise?

  1. Vin Diesel

  2. Paul Walker

  3. Dwayne Johnson

  4. Jason Statham
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Explanation

Vin Diesel has portrayed the character of Dominic Toretto, the central protagonist of the Fast and Furious franchise, in all of the films.

Multiple choice

Which actor played the role of Brian O'Conner, Dominic Toretto's close friend and former police officer, in the Fast and Furious franchise?

  1. Vin Diesel

  2. Paul Walker

  3. Dwayne Johnson

  4. Jason Statham
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Explanation

Paul Walker played the role of Brian O'Conner, a former police officer who becomes Dominic Toretto's close friend and ally, in the Fast and Furious franchise.

Multiple choice

Which film in the Fast and Furious franchise featured a cameo appearance by John Cena as Jakob Toretto, Dominic Toretto's estranged brother?

  1. Fast Five

  2. Fast & Furious 6

  3. Furious 7

  4. F9
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Explanation

John Cena made a cameo appearance as Jakob Toretto in the Fast and Furious franchise in the film 'F9.'

Multiple choice

Which non-English language film has grossed the highest worldwide?

  1. Parasite

  2. Spirited Away

  3. Dangal

  4. Bajrangi Bhaijaan
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Explanation

The 2019 South Korean film "Parasite" made history by becoming the first non-English language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture and also broke box office records worldwide.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film holds the record for the highest-grossing non-English language film?

  1. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  2. Dangal

  3. PK

  4. Bajrangi Bhaijaan
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The 2017 Indian epic film "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion" became the highest-grossing non-English language film worldwide, surpassing the previous record held by "Dangal".

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian theatre director?

  1. Sutradhar

  2. Natya Shastra

  3. Kathakali

  4. Bharatanatyam
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The Sutradhar is the traditional Indian theatre director, who is responsible for guiding the actors and ensuring that the performance runs smoothly.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian theatre actor?

  1. Natya Shastra

  2. Kathakali

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Abhinaya
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Abhinaya is the traditional Indian theatre actor, who is responsible for performing the various roles in a play.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director faced numerous controversies and bans due to his films' portrayal of social and political issues?

  1. Shyam Benegal

  2. M.S. Sathyu

  3. Mani Ratnam

  4. Deepa Mehta
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Explanation

M.S. Sathyu was an Indian film director who faced numerous controversies and bans due to his films' portrayal of social and political issues. His films often explored sensitive topics such as caste discrimination, poverty, and political corruption.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was banned by the CBFC in 1977 due to its portrayal of the Emergency period?

  1. Kissa Kursi Ka (1977)

  2. Aandhi (1975)

  3. Manthan (1976)

  4. Mrigayaa (1976)
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Kissa Kursi Ka (1977) was an Indian film that was banned by the CBFC in 1977 due to its portrayal of the Emergency period. The film was directed by Amrit Nahata and starred Shabana Azmi, Farooq Sheikh, and Om Puri.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was banned by the CBFC in 1998 due to its portrayal of homosexuality?

  1. Fire (1998)

  2. Earth (1998)

  3. Water (2005)

  4. My Brother Nikhil (2005)
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Explanation

Fire (1998) was an Indian film that was banned by the CBFC in 1998 due to its portrayal of homosexuality. The film was directed by Deepa Mehta and starred Shabana Azmi, Nandita Das, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was banned by the CBFC in 2015 due to its portrayal of the life of a gangster?

  1. Gangs of Wasseypur (2012)

  2. Ugly (2013)

  3. Haider (2014)

  4. Udta Punjab (2016)
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Udta Punjab (2016) was an Indian film that was banned by the CBFC in 2015 due to its portrayal of the life of a gangster. The film was directed by Abhishek Chaubey and starred Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Diljit Dosanjh.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was banned by the CBFC in 2018 due to its portrayal of the life of a sex worker?

  1. Lipstick Under My Burkha (2016)

  2. Padmaavat (2018)

  3. Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019)

  4. Thackeray (2019)
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Explanation

Lipstick Under My Burkha (2016) was an Indian film that was banned by the CBFC in 2018 due to its portrayal of the life of a sex worker. The film was directed by Alankrita Shrivastava and starred Konkona Sen Sharma, Ratna Pathak Shah, Plabita Borthakur, and Aahana Kumra.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was banned by the CBFC in 2019 due to its portrayal of the life of a lesbian couple?

  1. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (2019)

  2. The Sky Is Pink (2019)

  3. Chhapaak (2020)

  4. Thappad (2020)
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Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (2019) was an Indian film that was banned by the CBFC in 2019 due to its portrayal of the life of a lesbian couple. The film was directed by Shelly Chopra Dhar and starred Sonam Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Anil Kapoor, and Juhi Chawla.