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 sang the song \"Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga\" in the 1994 film (1942: A Love Story)?

  1. Anil Kapoor

  2. Jackie Shroff

  3. Manisha Koirala

  4. Raveena Tandon
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Kumar Sanu sang the song \"Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga\" for the 1994 film (1942: A Love Story).

Multiple choice

Who sang the song \"Mere Rang Mein Rangne Waali\" in the 1981 film (Silsila)?

  1. Amitabh Bachchan

  2. Jaya Bachchan

  3. Rekha

  4. Sanjeev Kumar
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Amitabh Bachchan sang the song \"Mere Rang Mein Rangne Waali\" in the 1981 film (Silsila).

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Which actor sang the song \"Dil Deewana\" in the 1996 film (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge)?

  1. Shah Rukh Khan

  2. Kajol

  3. Amrish Puri

  4. Farida Jalal
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Kumar Sanu sang the song \"Dil Deewana\" for the 1996 film (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge).

Multiple choice

Who sang the song \"Tujhe Dekha Toh Ye Jaana Sanam\" in the 1992 film (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge)?

  1. Shah Rukh Khan

  2. Kajol

  3. Amrish Puri

  4. Farida Jalal
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Lata Mangeshkar sang the song \"Tujhe Dekha Toh Ye Jaana Sanam\" for the 1992 film (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge).

Multiple choice

Which actor sang the song \"Choli Ke Peeche\" in the 1993 film (Khalnayak)?

  1. Sanjay Dutt

  2. Madhuri Dixit

  3. Raveena Tandon

  4. Jackie Shroff
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Alka Yagnik sang the song \"Choli Ke Peeche\" for the 1993 film (Khalnayak).

Multiple choice

Who sang the song \"Ek Do Teen\" in the 1988 film (Tezaab)?

  1. Anil Kapoor

  2. Madhuri Dixit

  3. Anupam Kher

  4. Chunky Pandey
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Alka Yagnik sang the song \"Ek Do Teen\" for the 1988 film (Tezaab).

Multiple choice

Which actor sang the song \"Papa Kehte Hain\" in the 1987 film (Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak)?

  1. Aamir Khan

  2. Juhi Chawla

  3. Dalip Tahil

  4. Amrish Puri
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Udit Narayan sang the song \"Papa Kehte Hain\" for the 1987 film (Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak).

Multiple choice

Who sang the song \"Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge\" in the 1995 film of the same name?

  1. Shah Rukh Khan

  2. Kajol

  3. Amrish Puri

  4. Farida Jalal
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Lata Mangeshkar and Udit Narayan sang the title track \"Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge\" for the 1995 film of the same name.

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Which actor sang the song \"Main Hoon Na\" in the 2004 film of the same name?

  1. Shah Rukh Khan

  2. Zayed Khan

  3. Amrita Rao

  4. Sushmita Sen
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Sonu Nigam sang the song \"Main Hoon Na\" for the 2004 film of the same name.

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Who sang the song \"Dhoom Machale\" in the 2004 film (Dhoom)?

  1. John Abraham

  2. Abhishek Bachchan

  3. Uday Chopra

  4. Esha Deol
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Sunidhi Chauhan sang the song \"Dhoom Machale\" for the 2004 film (Dhoom).

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Which actor sang the song \"Chak De India\" in the 2007 film of the same name?

  1. Shah Rukh Khan

  2. Sagarika Ghatge

  3. Vidya Malvade

  4. Chitrashi Rawat
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Sukhwinder Singh sang the song \"Chak De India\" for the 2007 film of the same name.

Multiple choice

What are some of the challenges faced by film critics in India?

  1. Lack of access to films and screening opportunities

  2. Pressure from filmmakers and studios to provide favorable reviews

  3. Limited space and resources for in-depth analysis

  4. Lack of diversity and representation among critics
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Film critics in India face a combination of challenges, including limited access to films, pressure to provide favorable reviews, limited space and resources, and lack of diversity among critics.

Multiple choice

Who was the first Indian woman to win the Palme d'Or, the highest prize at the Cannes Film Festival?

  1. Mira Nair

  2. Deepa Mehta

  3. Rituparno Ghosh

  4. Aparna Sen
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Mira Nair, an Indian-American filmmaker, won the Palme d'Or in 2001 for her film \"Monsoon Wedding.\" The film, set in Delhi, explores the complexities of family relationships and the changing social landscape of India.

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In the TV series "Star Trek: The Original Series", what is the name of the starship that Captain Kirk and his crew travel on?

  1. Enterprise

  2. Voyager

  3. Discovery

  4. Defiant
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The Enterprise is the starship that Captain Kirk and his crew travel on in the TV series "Star Trek: The Original Series".

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In the TV series "Star Trek: The Next Generation", what is the name of the starship that Captain Picard and his crew travel on?

  1. Enterprise

  2. Voyager

  3. Discovery

  4. Defiant
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The Enterprise is the starship that Captain Picard and his crew travel on in the TV series "Star Trek: The Next Generation".