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 of the following films is a love story between a Dalit man and an upper-caste woman?

  1. Roja

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  4. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
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Explanation

Roja, released in 1992, is a love story between a Dalit man and an upper-caste woman, and it explores the social and cultural barriers that they face.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is a historical drama that depicts the rise of a Dalit king in India?

  1. Jodhaa Akbar

  2. Bajirao Mastani

  3. Padmaavat

  4. Tanhaji
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Explanation

Jodhaa Akbar, released in 2008, is a historical drama that depicts the rise of a Dalit king, Raja Man Singh, in the Mughal Empire.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is a comedy-drama that satirizes the caste system in India?

  1. 3 Idiots

  2. PK

  3. Dangal

  4. Secret Superstar
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B Correct answer
Explanation

PK, released in 2014, is a comedy-drama that satirizes the caste system in India and questions the existence of God.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is a social drama that explores the issue of caste-based violence in India?

  1. Article 15

  2. Thappad

  3. Sherni

  4. Pagglait
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Explanation

Article 15, released in 2019, is a social drama that explores the issue of caste-based violence in India and the challenges faced by Dalits in the criminal justice system.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is a drama that explores the issue of caste-based discrimination in the education system in India?

  1. Taare Zameen Par

  2. 3 Idiots

  3. Dangal

  4. Secret Superstar
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Explanation

Taare Zameen Par, released in 2007, is a drama that explores the issue of caste-based discrimination in the education system in India and the challenges faced by Dalit children.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is a social drama that explores the issue of caste-based discrimination in the workplace in India?

  1. Article 15

  2. Thappad

  3. Sherni

  4. Pagglait
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Explanation

Article 15, released in 2019, is a social drama that explores the issue of caste-based discrimination in the workplace in India and the challenges faced by Dalits in finding employment and promotions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is a documentary that explores the lives of Dalit women in India?

  1. Bombay Talkies

  2. Lunchbox

  3. Piku

  4. Pink
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Explanation

Bombay Talkies, released in 2013, is a documentary that explores the lives of Dalit women in India and the challenges they face due to caste discrimination and gender inequality.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is a drama that explores the issue of caste-based discrimination in the political system in India?

  1. Article 15

  2. Thappad

  3. Sherni

  4. Pagglait
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Explanation

Article 15, released in 2019, is a drama that explores the issue of caste-based discrimination in the political system in India and the challenges faced by Dalits in participating in elections and holding public office.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the iconic film studio located in Film City Noida?

  1. Ramoji Film City

  2. Film City Noida

  3. Yash Raj Studios

  4. Adlabs Imagica
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Film City Noida is the largest film studio in India, located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which famous Bollywood film was shot at Film City Noida?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. My Name Is Khan
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Explanation

The iconic Bollywood film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge was shot at Film City Noida.

Multiple choice

Which famous Bollywood actor has a wax statue at the Wax Museum in Film City Noida?

  1. Amitabh Bachchan

  2. Shah Rukh Khan

  3. Salman Khan

  4. Aamir Khan
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Explanation

Amitabh Bachchan is the only Bollywood actor who has a wax statue at the Wax Museum in Film City Noida.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the live show that takes place at Film City Noida?

  1. Jhumroo

  2. Zangoora

  3. Kingdom of Dreams

  4. Nautanki Mahal
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Explanation

Jhumroo is a popular live show that takes place at Film City Noida.

Multiple choice

Which famous Bollywood film director has a museum dedicated to him at Film City Noida?

  1. Raj Kapoor

  2. Yash Chopra

  3. Guru Dutt

  4. Bimal Roy
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Explanation

Raj Kapoor is the only Bollywood film director who has a museum dedicated to him at Film City Noida.

Multiple choice

Which famous Bollywood film was shot at the iconic Film City Noida studio?

  1. Sholay

  2. Mughal-e-Azam

  3. Lagaan

  4. 3 Idiots
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Explanation

The iconic Bollywood film Sholay was shot at the Film City Noida studio.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the popular Bollywood dance show that takes place at Film City Noida?

  1. Nach Baliye

  2. Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa

  3. Dance India Dance

  4. India's Got Talent
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Explanation

Nach Baliye is a popular Bollywood dance show that takes place at Film City Noida.