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 is known for his romantic roles in films like 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' and 'Devdas'?

  1. Shah Rukh Khan

  2. Salman Khan

  3. Aamir Khan

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

Salman Khan is known for his romantic roles in films like 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' and 'Devdas', which showcased his versatility and emotional depth.

Multiple choice

Who played the role of 'Rahul' in the romantic drama 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'?

  1. Shah Rukh Khan

  2. Salman Khan

  3. Aamir Khan

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

Shah Rukh Khan portrayed the role of 'Rahul' in the romantic drama 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', which is known for its iconic love triangle and memorable songs.

Multiple choice

Which actor is known for his romantic roles in films like 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' and 'My Name Is Khan'?

  1. Shah Rukh Khan

  2. Salman Khan

  3. Aamir Khan

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

Shah Rukh Khan is known for his romantic roles in films like 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' and 'My Name Is Khan', which showcased his ability to portray complex and emotional characters.

Multiple choice

Who played the role of 'Prem' in the romantic comedy 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'?

  1. Shah Rukh Khan

  2. Salman Khan

  3. Aamir Khan

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

Shah Rukh Khan played the iconic role of 'Prem' in the romantic comedy 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', which is considered one of the greatest romantic movies of all time.

Multiple choice

Which actor is known for his romantic roles in films like 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' and 'Devdas'?

  1. Shah Rukh Khan

  2. Salman Khan

  3. Aamir Khan

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

Salman Khan is known for his romantic roles in films like 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' and 'Devdas', which showcased his versatility and emotional depth.

Multiple choice

Who played the role of 'Rahul' in the romantic drama 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'?

  1. Shah Rukh Khan

  2. Salman Khan

  3. Aamir Khan

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

Shah Rukh Khan portrayed the role of 'Rahul' in the romantic drama 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', which is known for its iconic love triangle and memorable songs.

Multiple choice

Which actor is known for his romantic roles in films like 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' and 'My Name Is Khan'?

  1. Shah Rukh Khan

  2. Salman Khan

  3. Aamir Khan

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

Shah Rukh Khan is known for his romantic roles in films like 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' and 'My Name Is Khan', which showcased his ability to portray complex and emotional characters.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a regional film industry in India?

  1. Bollywood

  2. Tollywood

  3. Kollywood

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

Bollywood is the Hindi film industry based in Mumbai, while Tollywood, Kollywood, and Mollywood are the Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam film industries, respectively.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Nayak' (2001), what is the name of the protagonist, a politician who becomes the Chief Minister of Maharashtra?

  1. Shivaji Rao Gaekwad

  2. Bal Thackeray

  3. Sharad Pawar

  4. Manohar Joshi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, played by Anil Kapoor, is the protagonist of the film 'Nayak' (2001). He is a politician who becomes the Chief Minister of Maharashtra after winning the elections.

Multiple choice

In the film 'A Wednesday' (2008), what is the name of the police officer who receives a call from a terrorist threatening to detonate bombs in Mumbai?

  1. Prakash Rathod

  2. Rakesh Maria

  3. Vijay Salgaonkar

  4. Anant Shrivastava
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Prakash Rathod, played by Anupam Kher, is the police officer who receives a call from a terrorist threatening to detonate bombs in Mumbai in the film 'A Wednesday' (2008).

Multiple choice

In the film 'Gangs of Wasseypur' (2012), what is the name of the politician who is involved in the coal mafia and has a rivalry with the protagonist, Sardar Khan?

  1. Ramadhir Singh

  2. Sultan Qureshi

  3. Faizal Khan

  4. Aslam Khan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ramadhir Singh, played by Tigmanshu Dhulia, is the politician who is involved in the coal mafia and has a rivalry with the protagonist, Sardar Khan, in the film 'Gangs of Wasseypur' (2012).

Multiple choice

In the film 'Jolly LLB' (2013), what is the name of the protagonist, a lawyer who takes on a powerful politician in a high-profile case?

  1. Jagdish Tyagi

  2. Brij Gopal Sharma

  3. Subhash Kapoor

  4. Prem Prakash Tiwari
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Explanation

Jagdish Tyagi, played by Arshad Warsi, is the protagonist of the film 'Jolly LLB' (2013). He is a lawyer who takes on a powerful politician in a high-profile case.

Multiple choice

In the film 'PK' (2014), what is the name of the alien who comes to Earth and questions the religious and political beliefs of humans?

  1. PK

  2. Bhairon Singh

  3. Sarfaraz Yusufzai

  4. Jaggu Bhai
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A Correct answer
Explanation

PK, played by Aamir Khan, is the alien who comes to Earth and questions the religious and political beliefs of humans in the film 'PK' (2014).

Multiple choice

In the film 'Tanu Weds Manu' (2011), what is the name of the politician who is the father of the protagonist, Manu Sharma?

  1. Prem Kumar Sharma

  2. Rajendra Kumar Sharma

  3. Vijay Kumar Sharma

  4. Surendra Kumar Sharma
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Prem Kumar Sharma, played by Deepak Dobriyal, is the politician who is the father of the protagonist, Manu Sharma, in the film 'Tanu Weds Manu' (2011).

Multiple choice

In the film 'Mulk' (2018), what is the name of the protagonist, a Muslim lawyer who defends his family against false charges of terrorism?

  1. Murad Ali Mohammed

  2. Bilal Ali Mohammed

  3. Arif Ali Mohammed

  4. Salim Ali Mohammed
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Murad Ali Mohammed, played by Rishi Kapoor, is the protagonist of the film 'Mulk' (2018). He is a Muslim lawyer who defends his family against false charges of terrorism.