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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 is based on the Hindu goddess Lakshmi?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Devi

  3. Mardani

  4. NH10
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Lakshmi is a 2018 Indian drama film based on the Hindu goddess Lakshmi.

Multiple choice

Who played the role of Lakshmi in the 2018 film Lakshmi?

  1. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

  2. Deepika Padukone

  3. Priyanka Chopra

  4. Anushka Sharma
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is an Indian actress who played the role of Lakshmi in the 2018 film Lakshmi.

Multiple choice

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

  1. OMG: Oh My God!

  2. PK

  3. 3 Idiots

  4. My Name Is Khan
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OMG: Oh My God! is a 2012 Indian comedy-drama film based on the Hindu god Ganesha.

Multiple choice

Who played the role of Lord Ganesha in the 2012 film OMG: Oh My God!

  1. Akshay Kumar

  2. Hrithik Roshan

  3. Shah Rukh Khan

  4. Aamir Khan
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Explanation

Akshay Kumar is an Indian actor who played the role of Lord Ganesha in the 2012 film OMG: Oh My God!

Multiple choice

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

  1. Bajrangi Bhaijaan

  2. PK

  3. 3 Idiots

  4. My Name Is Khan
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Bajrangi Bhaijaan is a 2015 Indian comedy-drama film based on the Hindu god Hanuman.

Multiple choice

Who played the role of Lord Hanuman in the 2015 film Bajrangi Bhaijaan?

  1. Salman Khan

  2. Hrithik Roshan

  3. Shah Rukh Khan

  4. Aamir Khan
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Salman Khan is an Indian actor who played the role of Lord Hanuman in the 2015 film Bajrangi Bhaijaan.

Multiple choice

Which costume designer is known for their work on films such as The Power of the Dog (2021) and There Will Be Blood (2007)?

  1. Mark Bridges

  2. Sandy Powell

  3. Colleen Atwood

  4. Milena Canonero
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Explanation

Mark Bridges is an American costume designer who has won two Academy Awards for Best Costume Design.

Multiple choice

Which regional film industry is known as 'Tollywood'?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tollywood is the nickname for the Telugu film industry, based in Hyderabad, India.

Multiple choice

Which regional film industry is known as 'Kollywood'?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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Kollywood is the nickname for the Tamil film industry, based in Chennai, India.

Multiple choice

Which regional film industry is known as 'Mollywood'?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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Mollywood is the nickname for the Malayalam film industry, based in Kochi, India.

Multiple choice

Which regional film industry is known as 'Sandalwood'?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sandalwood is the nickname for the Kannada film industry, based in Bengaluru, India.

Multiple choice

Which regional film industry is known as 'Marathi Cinema'?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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Marathi Cinema is the nickname for the Marathi film industry, based in Mumbai, India.

Multiple choice

Which regional film industry is known as 'Bengali Cinema'?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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Bengali Cinema is the nickname for the Bengali film industry, based in Kolkata, India.

Multiple choice

Which regional film industry is known as 'Odia Cinema'?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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Odia Cinema is the nickname for the Odia film industry, based in Bhubaneswar, India.

Multiple choice

Which regional film industry is known as 'Assamese Cinema'?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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Explanation

Assamese Cinema is the nickname for the Assamese film industry, based in Guwahati, India.