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 Indian film was the first to be released in 4K resolution?

  1. Baahubali: The Beginning

  2. Baahubali: The Conclusion

  3. 2.0

  4. Saaho
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Baahubali: The Beginning was the first Indian film to be released in 4K resolution in 2015.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director is known for his use of virtual reality (VR) technology?

  1. Shekhar Kapur

  2. Mira Nair

  3. Anurag Kashyap

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Shekhar Kapur is known for his use of VR technology in films such as Paani and Virtual Reality.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the first to be released in Dolby Atmos sound format?

  1. Baahubali: The Beginning

  2. Baahubali: The Conclusion

  3. 2.0

  4. Saaho
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Explanation

Baahubali: The Beginning was the first Indian film to be released in Dolby Atmos sound format in 2015.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director is known for his use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology?

  1. S.S. Rajamouli

  2. Karan Johar

  3. Rohit Shetty

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

S.S. Rajamouli is known for his use of AI technology in films such as Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali: The Conclusion.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the first to be released in 8K resolution?

  1. RRR

  2. K.G.F: Chapter 2

  3. Ponniyin Selvan: I

  4. Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva
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Explanation

RRR was the first Indian film to be released in 8K resolution in 2022.

Multiple choice

Who had a number-one hit in 1985 with the novelty song "Axel F"?

  1. Harold Faltermeyer

  2. Eddie Murphy

  3. Beverly Hills Cop

  4. The Police
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Explanation

Harold Faltermeyer's "Axel F" was a huge hit, spending three weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Multiple choice

Which critically acclaimed Marathi film, released in 2016, explores the life of a young boy living in a Mumbai slum?

  1. Sairat

  2. Court

  3. Natsamrat

  4. Vihir
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Court is a 2016 Marathi-language courtroom drama film directed by Chaitanya Tamhane. The film follows the story of a folk singer who is accused of inciting communal violence through his songs.

Multiple choice

Which Bengali film, released in 2015, tells the story of a young man who returns to his village after spending years in the city?

  1. Piku

  2. Kahaani

  3. Aparajito

  4. The Lunchbox
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Lunchbox is a 2015 Indian romantic drama film directed by Ritesh Batra. The film tells the story of a young man who accidentally receives a lunchbox intended for another man.

Multiple choice

Which Tamil film, released in 2017, explores the life of a young woman who is forced to work as a sex worker to support her family?

  1. Visaranai

  2. Pariyerum Perumal

  3. Super Deluxe

  4. Asuran
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Explanation

Visaranai is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language crime drama film directed by Vetrimaaran. The film tells the story of a young couple who are falsely accused of a crime and tortured by the police.

Multiple choice

Which Malayalam film, released in 2018, tells the story of a young man who is diagnosed with a terminal illness?

  1. Ee Ma Yau

  2. Sudani from Nigeria

  3. Kumbalangi Nights

  4. Jallikattu
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Explanation

Ee Ma Yau is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery. The film tells the story of a young man who is diagnosed with a terminal illness and decides to spend his remaining days with his family and friends.

Multiple choice

Which Kannada film, released in 2019, explores the life of a young woman who is forced to become a surrogate mother to save her family from financial ruin?

  1. Ulidavaru Kandante

  2. KGF: Chapter 1

  3. Dia

  4. Bell Bottom
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Dia is a 2019 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by K. S. Ashoka. The film tells the story of a young woman who is forced to become a surrogate mother to save her family from financial ruin.

Multiple choice

Which Telugu film, released in 2021, tells the story of a young man who is forced to confront his past when he returns to his hometown?

  1. Jathi Ratnalu

  2. Uppena

  3. Pushpa: The Rise

  4. Shyam Singha Roy
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Shyam Singha Roy is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Rahul Sankrityan. The film tells the story of a young man who is forced to confront his past when he returns to his hometown.

Multiple choice

Which Gujarati film, released in 2019, explores the life of a young woman who is forced to work as a domestic helper to support her family?

  1. Hellaro

  2. Dhh

  3. Chhello Divas

  4. The Good Road
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Explanation

Hellaro is a 2019 Indian Gujarati-language drama film directed by Abhishek Shah. The film tells the story of a young woman who is forced to work as a domestic helper to support her family.

Multiple choice

Which Marathi film, released in 2018, tells the story of a young couple who are forced to confront their past when they return to their hometown?

  1. Sairat

  2. Court

  3. Natsamrat

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

Sairat is a 2016 Indian Marathi-language romantic drama film directed by Nagraj Manjule. The film tells the story of a young couple who are forced to confront their past when they return to their hometown.

Multiple choice

Which Bengali film, released in 2017, explores the life of a young woman who is forced to work as a sex worker to support her family?

  1. Piku

  2. Kahaani

  3. Aparajito

  4. The Lunchbox
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kahaani is a 2012 Indian Bengali-language mystery thriller film directed by Sujoy Ghosh. The film tells the story of a pregnant woman who searches for her missing husband in Kolkata.