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 Indian actor played the role of the Indian freedom fighter Bhagat Singh in the 2002 film "The Legend of Bhagat Singh"?

  1. Irrfan Khan

  2. Ajay Devgn

  3. Naseeruddin Shah

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

Ajay Devgn portrayed Bhagat Singh, a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement, in the 2002 biographical film "The Legend of Bhagat Singh".

Multiple choice

Who played the role of the Indian emperor Akbar in the 2008 historical drama "Jodhaa Akbar"?

  1. Hrithik Roshan

  2. Irrfan Khan

  3. Om Puri

  4. Naseeruddin Shah
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hrithik Roshan essayed the role of the Mughal emperor Akbar in Ashutosh Gowariker's 2008 epic historical romance "Jodhaa Akbar".

Multiple choice

Which Indian actor played the role of the Indian freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose in the 2004 film "Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero"?

  1. Irrfan Khan

  2. Om Puri

  3. Naseeruddin Shah

  4. Anupam Kher
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Correct answer
Explanation

Sachin Khedekar portrayed Subhash Chandra Bose, a prominent Indian nationalist leader, in the 2004 biographical film "Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero".

Multiple choice

Who played the role of the Indian freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai in the 2002 film "The Legend of Bhagat Singh"?

  1. Irrfan Khan

  2. Ajay Devgn

  3. Naseeruddin Shah

  4. Anupam Kher
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Anupam Kher played the role of Lala Lajpat Rai, a prominent Indian nationalist leader and mentor to Bhagat Singh, in the 2002 film "The Legend of Bhagat Singh".

Multiple choice

Which Indian actor played the role of the Indian freedom fighter Chandrashekhar Azad in the 2002 film "The Legend of Bhagat Singh"?

  1. Irrfan Khan

  2. Ajay Devgn

  3. Naseeruddin Shah

  4. Anupam Kher
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Correct answer
Explanation

Sunil Shetty portrayed Chandrashekhar Azad, a prominent Indian revolutionary and close associate of Bhagat Singh, in the 2002 film "The Legend of Bhagat Singh".

Multiple choice

Who played the role of the Indian freedom fighter Jawaharlal Nehru in the 2007 film "Gandhi, My Father"?

  1. Irrfan Khan

  2. Om Puri

  3. Naseeruddin Shah

  4. Anupam Kher
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Correct answer
Explanation

Akshaye Khanna essayed the role of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India and a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement, in the 2007 biographical drama "Gandhi, My Father".

Multiple choice

Which Indian actor played the role of the Indian freedom fighter Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the 2018 film "Sardar"?

  1. Irrfan Khan

  2. Paresh Rawal

  3. Naseeruddin Shah

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

Paresh Rawal portrayed Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a prominent Indian nationalist leader and the first Deputy Prime Minister of India, in the 2018 biographical drama "Sardar".

Multiple choice

Which Western actor played the role of "John Brigs" in the 2012 Bollywood film "Ek Tha Tiger"?

  1. Tom Cruise

  2. Brad Pitt

  3. Robert Pattinson

  4. Salman Khan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Salman Khan is an Indian actor, not a Western actor.

Multiple choice

In which Indian film did Sylvester Stallone make a cameo appearance?

  1. Krrish 3

  2. Dhoom 3

  3. Happy New Year

  4. Bajrangi Bhaijaan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sylvester Stallone made a cameo appearance in the 2013 Bollywood film "Krrish 3".

Multiple choice

Which Western actress played the role of "Sonia" in the 2008 Bollywood film "Dostana"?

  1. Priyanka Chopra

  2. Katrina Kaif

  3. Deepika Padukone

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

Priyanka Chopra is an Indian actress, not a Western actress.

Multiple choice

Which Western actor played the role of "Mr. White" in the 2011 Bollywood film "Ra.One"?

  1. Arjun Rampal

  2. Shah Rukh Khan

  3. Kareena Kapoor

  4. Tom Cruise
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Tom Cruise is a Western actor.

Multiple choice

In which Indian film did Jackie Chan make a cameo appearance?

  1. The Myth

  2. Kung Fu Yoga

  3. Rush Hour 3

  4. Dhoom 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Jackie Chan made a cameo appearance in the 2013 Bollywood film "Dhoom 3".

Multiple choice

Which Western actor played the role of "Ethan Hunt" in the 2018 Bollywood film "Mission: Impossible - Fallout"?

  1. Tom Cruise

  2. Henry Cavill

  3. Simon Pegg

  4. Rebecca Ferguson
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tom Cruise is a Western actor.

Multiple choice

In which Indian film did Arnold Schwarzenegger make a cameo appearance?

  1. Commando

  2. Total Recall

  3. The Terminator

  4. My Name is Khan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Arnold Schwarzenegger made a cameo appearance in the 2010 Bollywood film "My Name is Khan".

Multiple choice

Which Western actress played the role of "Julia" in the 2016 Bollywood film "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil"?

  1. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

  2. Anushka Sharma

  3. Ranbir Kapoor

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

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is an Indian actress, not a Western actress.