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 actor has the highest number of films that have crossed the ₹300-crore mark in India?

  1. Salman Khan

  2. Shah Rukh Khan

  3. Aamir Khan

  4. Akshay Kumar
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Explanation

Salman Khan has the highest number of films that have crossed the ₹300-crore mark in India, with 5 films to his credit.

Multiple choice

Which actor has the highest number of films that have crossed the ₹400-crore mark in India?

  1. Salman Khan

  2. Shah Rukh Khan

  3. Aamir Khan

  4. Akshay Kumar
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Explanation

Salman Khan has the highest number of films that have crossed the ₹400-crore mark in India, with 3 films to his credit.

Multiple choice

Which actor has the highest number of films that have crossed the ₹500-crore mark in India?

  1. Salman Khan

  2. Shah Rukh Khan

  3. Aamir Khan

  4. Akshay Kumar
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Explanation

Salman Khan has the highest number of films that have crossed the ₹500-crore mark in India, with 2 films to his credit.

Multiple choice

Which film institute in India has played a pivotal role in organizing animation and VFX festivals, workshops, and seminars, fostering a vibrant community of artists and professionals?

  1. National Institute of Design (NID)

  2. Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI)

  3. Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)

  4. Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)
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Explanation

FTII has been instrumental in organizing prestigious animation and VFX festivals, workshops, and seminars, creating a platform for artists and professionals to connect, share knowledge, and showcase their work.

Multiple choice

Which film institute in India has played a significant role in shaping government policies and regulations related to the animation and VFX industry, advocating for supportive measures and fostering growth?

  1. Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI)

  2. National Institute of Design (NID)

  3. Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)

  4. Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)
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Explanation

FTII has been actively involved in shaping government policies and regulations that support the growth and development of the animation and VFX industry in India.

Multiple choice

Which film institute in India has been at the forefront of organizing industry events, conferences, and seminars, bringing together professionals, educators, and students to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the animation and VFX industry?

  1. National Institute of Design (NID)

  2. Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI)

  3. Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)

  4. Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)
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Explanation

FTII has consistently organized industry events, conferences, and seminars, providing a platform for professionals, educators, and students to engage in discussions and share insights on the evolving animation and VFX landscape.

Multiple choice

What are some of the key factors driving the growth of animation and VFX in Indian defense?

  1. Increasing demand for realistic and immersive training environments

  2. Advancements in technology

  3. Government initiatives

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The growth of animation and VFX in Indian defense is driven by factors such as increasing demand for realistic and immersive training environments, advancements in technology, and government initiatives.

Multiple choice

Which actor has won the most Global Indian Film Awards for Best Actor?

  1. Shah Rukh Khan

  2. Aamir Khan

  3. Salman Khan

  4. Hrithik Roshan
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Shah Rukh Khan has won the most Global Indian Film Awards for Best Actor, with three awards.

Multiple choice

Which actress has won the most Global Indian Film Awards for Best Actress?

  1. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

  2. Madhuri Dixit

  3. Sridevi

  4. Kajol
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has won the most Global Indian Film Awards for Best Actress, with three awards.

Multiple choice

Which film has won the most Global Indian Film Awards?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Rang De Basanti

  3. 3 Idiots

  4. PK
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3 Idiots has won the most Global Indian Film Awards, with six awards.

Multiple choice

Which director has won the most Global Indian Film Awards for Best Director?

  1. Rajkumar Hirani

  2. Sanjay Leela Bhansali

  3. Karan Johar

  4. Ashutosh Gowariker
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Rajkumar Hirani has won the most Global Indian Film Awards for Best Director, with three awards.

Multiple choice

Which music director has won the most Global Indian Film Awards for Best Music Director?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

  3. Pritam Chakraborty

  4. Amit Trivedi
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A.R. Rahman has won the most Global Indian Film Awards for Best Music Director, with five awards.

Multiple choice

Which lyricist has won the most Global Indian Film Awards for Best Lyricist?

  1. Javed Akhtar

  2. Gulzar

  3. Prasoon Joshi

  4. Irshad Kamil
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Javed Akhtar has won the most Global Indian Film Awards for Best Lyricist, with three awards.

Multiple choice

Which film won the Global Indian Film Award for Best Film in 2020?

  1. Gully Boy

  2. Uri: The Surgical Strike

  3. Kabir Singh

  4. Article 15
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Explanation

Gully Boy won the Global Indian Film Award for Best Film in 2020.

Multiple choice

Which actor won the Global Indian Film Award for Best Actor in 2020?

  1. Ranveer Singh

  2. Vicky Kaushal

  3. Ayushmann Khurrana

  4. Rajkummar Rao
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Ranveer Singh won the Global Indian Film Award for Best Actor in 2020 for his performance in Gully Boy.