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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

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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A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which of the following films deals with the theme of caste discrimination in rural India?

  1. Mother India

  2. Salaam Bombay!

  3. Lagaan

  4. 3 Idiots
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Explanation

Mother India is a 1957 Indian epic drama film directed by Mehboob Khan. The film deals with the theme of caste discrimination in rural India and the struggles of a woman named Radha (Nargis) to raise her sons after her husband's death.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the Devadasi system?

  1. Devdas

  2. Umrao Jaan

  3. Bandit Queen

  4. Black
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Umrao Jaan is a 1981 Indian musical drama film directed by Muzaffar Ali. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Mirza Hadi Ruswa and tells the story of Umrao Jaan (Rekha), a courtesan in Lucknow during the British Raj.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is known for its depiction of the caste system in urban India?

  1. Bombay

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  4. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
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Explanation

Bombay is a 1995 Indian romantic drama film directed by Mani Ratnam. The film tells the story of two lovers from different religious backgrounds who must overcome the prejudices of their families and society in order to be together.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the caste system in the context of reservation policies?

  1. Article 15

  2. Jai Bhim

  3. Newton

  4. Mukkabaaz
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Explanation

Article 15 is a 2019 Indian crime drama film directed by Anubhav Sinha. The film tells the story of a police officer (Ayushmann Khurrana) who is assigned to investigate a case of caste-based discrimination in a village in Uttar Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the caste system in the context of inter-caste marriage?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. My Name Is Khan
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D Correct answer
Explanation

My Name Is Khan is a 2010 Indian romantic drama film directed by Karan Johar. The film tells the story of a Muslim man (Shah Rukh Khan) who marries a Hindu woman (Kajol) and the challenges they face due to their different religious backgrounds.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the caste system in the context of Dalit empowerment?

  1. Sairat

  2. Mukkabaaz

  3. Article 15

  4. Jai Bhim
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Jai Bhim is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language legal drama film directed by T. J. Gnanavel. The film tells the story of a tribal man (Suriya) who is falsely accused of theft and the efforts of a lawyer (Prakash Raj) to secure his release.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the caste system in the context of caste violence?

  1. Bandit Queen

  2. Omkara

  3. Gangs of Wasseypur

  4. Article 15
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Explanation

Bandit Queen is a 1994 Indian biographical drama film directed by Shekhar Kapur. The film tells the story of Phoolan Devi (Seema Biswas), a bandit who became a folk hero after she was gang-raped by a group of upper-caste men.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the caste system in the context of caste-based reservations in education?

  1. 3 Idiots

  2. Rang De Basanti

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Article 15
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Explanation

3 Idiots is a 2009 Indian comedy-drama film directed by Rajkumar Hirani. The film tells the story of three engineering students (Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi) and their struggles with the Indian education system.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the caste system in the context of caste-based reservations in employment?

  1. Article 15

  2. Jai Bhim

  3. Newton

  4. Mukkabaaz
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Newton is a 2017 Indian black comedy film directed by Amit V. Masurkar. The film tells the story of a government clerk (Rajkummar Rao) who is sent to a remote village in Chhattisgarh to oversee a general election.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the caste system in the context of caste-based discrimination in the workplace?

  1. Article 15

  2. Jai Bhim

  3. Newton

  4. Mukkabaaz
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mukkabaaz is a 2017 Indian sports drama film directed by Anurag Kashyap. The film tells the story of a boxer (Vineet Kumar Singh) who faces discrimination from the upper-caste members of his village.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the caste system in the context of caste-based discrimination in housing?

  1. Article 15

  2. Jai Bhim

  3. Newton

  4. Mukkabaaz
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 15 is a 2019 Indian crime drama film directed by Anubhav Sinha. The film tells the story of a police officer (Ayushmann Khurrana) who is assigned to investigate a case of caste-based discrimination in a village in Uttar Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the caste system in the context of caste-based discrimination in healthcare?

  1. Article 15

  2. Jai Bhim

  3. Newton

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

Jai Bhim is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language legal drama film directed by T. J. Gnanavel. The film tells the story of a tribal man (Suriya) who is falsely accused of theft and the efforts of a lawyer (Prakash Raj) to secure his release.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the caste system in the context of caste-based discrimination in the criminal justice system?

  1. Article 15

  2. Jai Bhim

  3. Newton

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

Article 15 is a 2019 Indian crime drama film directed by Anubhav Sinha. The film tells the story of a police officer (Ayushmann Khurrana) who is assigned to investigate a case of caste-based discrimination in a village in Uttar Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the caste system in the context of caste-based discrimination in politics?

  1. Article 15

  2. Jai Bhim

  3. Newton

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

Newton is a 2017 Indian black comedy film directed by Amit V. Masurkar. The film tells the story of a government clerk (Rajkummar Rao) who is sent to a remote village in Chhattisgarh to oversee a general election.