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

In the film 'Article 15', which caste is the protagonist fighting for?

  1. Dalit

  2. Brahmin

  3. Kshatriya

  4. Vaishya
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Explanation

Article 15 is a 2019 Indian crime drama film that follows a police officer's investigation into the disappearance of three Dalit girls.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films features a female protagonist who challenges traditional gender roles?

  1. Queen

  2. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  4. Dil To Pagal Hai
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Explanation

Queen is a 2014 Indian comedy-drama film that follows a young woman's journey of self-discovery and independence after her fiance calls off their wedding.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Pink', what is the central theme?

  1. Gender equality

  2. Caste discrimination

  3. Corruption

  4. Poverty
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Explanation

Pink is a 2016 Indian courtroom drama film that explores the theme of gender equality and consent.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films deals with the issue of honor killings?

  1. Udta Punjab

  2. Bajirao Mastani

  3. Padmaavat

  4. Dangal
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Explanation

Udta Punjab is a 2016 Indian crime drama film that explores the issue of drug abuse and honor killings in Punjab.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Thappad', what is the central conflict?

  1. Domestic violence

  2. Extramarital affairs

  3. Property disputes

  4. Child custody
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Thappad is a 2020 Indian drama film that explores the theme of domestic violence and its impact on a woman's life.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films features a transgender protagonist?

  1. Bombay Talkies

  2. Aligarh

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Fire
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Explanation

Margarita with a Straw is a 2015 Indian drama film that follows the journey of a young woman with cerebral palsy and her exploration of sexuality and identity.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Kapoor & Sons', what is the central theme?

  1. Family relationships

  2. Mental health

  3. Homosexuality

  4. Financial struggles
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Explanation

Kapoor & Sons is a 2016 Indian family drama film that explores the complex relationships within a dysfunctional family.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films deals with the issue of female infanticide?

  1. Dangal

  2. Lagaan

  3. Taare Zameen Par

  4. Chak De! India
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Dangal is a 2016 Indian biographical sports drama film that follows the story of Mahavir Singh Phogat, a former wrestler who trains his daughters to become world-class wrestlers, despite the social stigma surrounding female participation in sports.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Parched', what is the central theme?

  1. Female empowerment

  2. Rural poverty

  3. Child marriage

  4. Caste discrimination
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Explanation

Parched is a 2015 Indian drama film that explores the theme of female empowerment and the struggles faced by women in rural India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films features a Dalit protagonist?

  1. Article 15

  2. Masaan

  3. Udta Punjab

  4. Thappad
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Explanation

Article 15 is a 2019 Indian crime drama film that follows a police officer's investigation into the disappearance of three Dalit girls.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Aligarh', what is the central theme?

  1. Homosexuality

  2. Ageism

  3. Academic freedom

  4. Political corruption
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Explanation

Aligarh is a 2016 Indian biographical drama film that explores the theme of homosexuality and the struggles faced by LGBTQ individuals in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films deals with the issue of dowry?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
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Explanation

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is a 1995 Indian romantic drama film that explores the theme of dowry and the changing attitudes towards it.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Fire', what is the central theme?

  1. Lesbianism

  2. Extramarital affairs

  3. Domestic violence

  4. Financial struggles
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Explanation

Fire is a 1996 Indian drama film that explores the theme of lesbianism and the struggles faced by LGBTQ individuals in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films features a female protagonist who breaks free from societal expectations?

  1. Queen

  2. Piku

  3. Tanu Weds Manu

  4. Veere Di Wedding
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Explanation

Queen is a 2014 Indian comedy-drama film that follows a young woman's journey of self-discovery and independence after her fiance calls off their wedding.

Multiple choice

In the movie "Independence Day", what was the name of the alien mothership that threatened to destroy Earth?

  1. The Mothership

  2. The Harvester

  3. The City Destroyer

  4. The Death Star
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The Mothership was the massive alien spacecraft that served as the command center for the alien invasion in "Independence Day".