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 2015 film, directed by Hansal Mehta, addressed the issue of caste discrimination and the fight against it?

  1. Aligarh

  2. Shahid

  3. CityLights

  4. Omkara
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Explanation

Aligarh, a biographical drama, explored the issue of caste discrimination and the struggles faced by an academic due to his sexual orientation.

Multiple choice

In 2017, which film, directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, addressed the issue of religious intolerance and the fight against it?

  1. Pink

  2. Piku

  3. Barfi!

  4. Pari
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Explanation

Pink, a courtroom drama, addressed the issue of religious intolerance and the fight against it, highlighting the importance of individual rights and dignity.

Multiple choice

Which 2018 film, directed by Amit Masurkar, explored the issue of caste discrimination and its impact on society?

  1. Newton

  2. Masaan

  3. Sulemani Keeda

  4. Haraamkhor
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Explanation

Newton, a political satire, explored the issue of caste discrimination and its impact on society, particularly in the context of elections.

Multiple choice

In 2021, which film, directed by Shoojit Sircar, addressed the issue of air pollution and the fight against it?

  1. Piku

  2. Vicky Donor

  3. October

  4. Sardar Udham
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Explanation

Sardar Udham, a biographical drama, addressed the issue of air pollution and the fight against it, highlighting the importance of environmental conservation.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 1931, is widely regarded as the first talkie film in the country?

  1. Raja Harishchandra

  2. Alam Ara

  3. Devdas

  4. Mother India
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Explanation

Alam Ara, directed by Ardeshir Irani, was the first Indian talkie film, released in 1931.

Multiple choice

The term 'Bollywood' is often used to refer to which film industry in India?

  1. Tamil Cinema

  2. Kannada Cinema

  3. Telugu Cinema

  4. Hindi Cinema
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Explanation

Bollywood is a term used to refer to the Hindi film industry based in Mumbai, India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director is known for his distinct style of filmmaking and his exploration of social and political issues?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Guru Dutt

  3. Raj Kapoor

  4. Bimal Roy
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Satyajit Ray is an acclaimed Indian film director known for his realistic and humanist approach to filmmaking.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 1957, is considered a landmark in Indian cinema and is often cited as one of the greatest films ever made?

  1. Pather Panchali

  2. Mother India

  3. Mughal-e-Azam

  4. Sholay
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Pather Panchali, directed by Satyajit Ray, is a critically acclaimed film that depicts the life of a poor Brahmin family in rural Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2001, was the first Indian film to win an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Devdas

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. 3 Idiots
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Explanation

Lagaan, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2002.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2015, became the highest-grossing Indian film of all time?

  1. PK

  2. Dangal

  3. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  4. Sanju
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Explanation

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, directed by S. S. Rajamouli, became the highest-grossing Indian film of all time in 2017.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2019, addressed the issue of menstruation and menstrual hygiene in rural India?

  1. Pad Man

  2. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha

  3. Pink

  4. Dangal
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Pad Man, directed by R. Balki, addressed the issue of menstruation and menstrual hygiene in rural India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2020, explored the theme of caste discrimination and untouchability in contemporary India?

  1. Article 15

  2. Thappad

  3. Gully Boy

  4. Andhadhun
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Article 15, directed by Anubhav Sinha, explored the theme of caste discrimination and untouchability in contemporary India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2021, dealt with the issue of female infanticide and gender inequality?

  1. Thappad

  2. Sherni

  3. Mimi

  4. Sardar Udham
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Explanation

Sherni, directed by Amit Masurkar, dealt with the issue of female infanticide and gender inequality.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2022, explored the theme of religious intolerance and communal violence?

  1. The Kashmir Files

  2. RRR

  3. Gangubai Kathiawadi

  4. Jhund
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The Kashmir Files, directed by Vivek Agnihotri, explored the theme of religious intolerance and communal violence.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2023, addressed the issue of environmental degradation and climate change?

  1. Bhediya

  2. Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva

  3. Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

  4. Major
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Explanation

Bhediya, directed by Amar Kaushik, addressed the issue of environmental degradation and climate change.