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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 of the following films features a protagonist who identifies as a bisexual woman?

  1. Fire

  2. Aligarh

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Laila, the protagonist of Margarita with a Straw, played by Kalki Koechlin, identifies as a bisexual woman.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Fashion' (2008), what is the name of the character played by Kangana Ranaut, who struggles with her identity as a lesbian?

  1. Meghna Mathur

  2. Shonali Gujral

  3. Janet Sequeira

  4. Priyanka Chopra
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kangana Ranaut plays the character of Shonali Gujral, a lesbian model who faces discrimination and prejudice in the fashion industry.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is considered a landmark in the portrayal of gay characters in Indian cinema?

  1. Bombay Talkies

  2. Margarita with a Straw

  3. Fire

  4. Aligarh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Fire (1996) is often regarded as a groundbreaking film for its portrayal of a lesbian relationship between two women, Radha and Sita.

Multiple choice

In the film 'My Brother Nikhil' (2005), what is the name of the character played by Juhi Chawla, who is Nikhil's sister?

  1. Anjali Kapoor

  2. Natasha Kapoor

  3. Priya Kapoor

  4. Ritu Kapoor
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Explanation

Juhi Chawla plays the character of Anjali Kapoor, Nikhil's sister who supports him through his diagnosis and treatment.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is based on the true story of a transgender woman who fought for her right to change her gender?

  1. Bombay Talkies

  2. Margarita with a Straw

  3. Fire

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

Bombay Talkies features a segment directed by Karan Johar, titled 'Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh,' which is based on the true story of a transgender woman named Laxmi Narayan Tripathi.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is based on the Hindu epic Mahabharata?

  1. Mughal-e-Azam

  2. Sholay

  3. Mahabharat

  4. Lagaan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mahabharat is a 1988 Indian epic television series based on the Hindu epic of the same name.

Multiple choice

Who played the role of Lord Krishna in the 1988 TV series Mahabharat?

  1. Nitish Bharadwaj

  2. Arjun

  3. Mukesh Khanna

  4. Pradeep Kumar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nitish Bharadwaj is an Indian actor who played the role of Lord Krishna in the 1988 TV series Mahabharat.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is based on the Hindu epic Ramayana?

  1. Jai Santoshi Maa

  2. Sita Aur Geeta

  3. Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama

  4. Bajirao Mastani
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama is a 2010 Indian animated film based on the Hindu epic Ramayana.

Multiple choice

Who played the role of Lord Rama in the 2010 film Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama?

  1. Manoj Bajpayee

  2. Hrithik Roshan

  3. Ajay Devgn

  4. Prabhas
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Hrithik Roshan is an Indian actor who played the role of Lord Rama in the 2010 film Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is based on the Hindu god Shiva?

  1. Kedarnath

  2. Shivaay

  3. Bajirao Mastani

  4. Padmaavat
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kedarnath is a 2018 Indian romantic drama film based on the Hindu god Shiva.

Multiple choice

Who played the role of Lord Shiva in the 2018 film Kedarnath?

  1. Sushant Singh Rajput

  2. Ranbir Kapoor

  3. Varun Dhawan

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

Sushant Singh Rajput is an Indian actor who played the role of Lord Shiva in the 2018 film Kedarnath.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is based on the Hindu goddess Kali?

  1. Kaali

  2. Devi

  3. Mardani

  4. NH10
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Explanation

Kaali is a 1981 Indian drama film based on the Hindu goddess Kali.

Multiple choice

Who played the role of Kali in the 1981 film Kaali?

  1. Shabana Azmi

  2. Smita Patil

  3. Rekha

  4. Hema Malini
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Shabana Azmi is an Indian actress who played the role of Kali in the 1981 film Kaali.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is based on the Hindu god Vishnu?

  1. Dashavatar

  2. Oh My God!

  3. PK

  4. 3 Idiots
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dashavatar is a 2008 Indian fantasy film based on the Hindu god Vishnu.

Multiple choice

Who played the role of Lord Vishnu in the 2008 film Dashavatar?

  1. Akshay Kumar

  2. Hrithik Roshan

  3. Shah Rukh Khan

  4. Aamir Khan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Akshay Kumar is an Indian actor who played the role of Lord Vishnu in the 2008 film Dashavatar.