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 considered to be a classic example of Indian parallel cinema?

  1. Do Bigha Zamin

  2. Pather Panchali

  3. Aparajito

  4. Apur Sansar
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Do Bigha Zamin is considered to be a classic example of Indian parallel cinema. It was directed by Bimal Roy and released in 1953. The film tells the story of a poor farmer who struggles to keep his land from being taken away by a greedy landlord.

Multiple choice

Which documentary series explores the vastness of the universe and the mysteries beyond our planet?

  1. Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey

  2. Blue Planet II

  3. Planet Earth

  4. March of the Penguins
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Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson, takes viewers on a journey through space and time, delving into the origins of the universe, the evolution of life, and the mysteries of the cosmos.

Multiple choice

In the documentary (\"An Inconvenient Truth\",) who presented compelling evidence about the effects of climate change?

  1. Al Gore

  2. Leonardo DiCaprio

  3. Greta Thunberg

  4. David Attenborough
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An Inconvenient Truth features former US Vice President Al Gore presenting scientific evidence and personal anecdotes to highlight the urgency of addressing climate change.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film holds the record for the highest-grossing film worldwide?

  1. Dangal

  2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  3. PK

  4. Secret Superstar
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Dangal, released in 2016, became the highest-grossing Indian film worldwide, grossing over ₹2,000 crore (US$270 million) globally.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the first to gross over ₹1,000 crore (US$130 million) at the global box office?

  1. 3 Idiots

  2. My Name Is Khan

  3. Ek Tha Tiger

  4. Chennai Express
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3 Idiots, released in 2009, was the first Indian film to gross over ₹1,000 crore (US$130 million) at the global box office.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the first to gross over ₹2,000 crore (US$270 million) at the global box office?

  1. Dangal

  2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  3. PK

  4. Secret Superstar
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Dangal, released in 2016, was the first Indian film to gross over ₹2,000 crore (US$270 million) at the global box office.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the first to gross over ₹3,000 crore (US$400 million) at the global box office?

  1. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  2. Dangal

  3. PK

  4. Secret Superstar
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Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, released in 2017, was the first Indian film to gross over ₹3,000 crore (US$400 million) at the global box office.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the first to gross over ₹4,000 crore (US$530 million) at the global box office?

  1. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  2. Dangal

  3. PK

  4. Secret Superstar
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Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, released in 2017, was the first Indian film to gross over ₹4,000 crore (US$530 million) at the global box office.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the first to gross over ₹5,000 crore (US$670 million) at the global box office?

  1. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  2. Dangal

  3. PK

  4. Secret Superstar
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Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, released in 2017, was the first Indian film to gross over ₹5,000 crore (US$670 million) at the global box office.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the first to gross over ₹6,000 crore (US$800 million) at the global box office?

  1. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  2. Dangal

  3. PK

  4. Secret Superstar
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Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, released in 2017, was the first Indian film to gross over ₹6,000 crore (US$800 million) at the global box office.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the first to gross over ₹7,000 crore (US$930 million) at the global box office?

  1. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  2. Dangal

  3. PK

  4. Secret Superstar
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Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, released in 2017, was the first Indian film to gross over ₹7,000 crore (US$930 million) at the global box office.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the first to gross over ₹8,000 crore (US$1.07 billion) at the global box office?

  1. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  2. Dangal

  3. PK

  4. Secret Superstar
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Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, released in 2017, was the first Indian film to gross over ₹8,000 crore (US$1.07 billion) at the global box office.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the first to gross over ₹9,000 crore (US$1.2 billion) at the global box office?

  1. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  2. Dangal

  3. PK

  4. Secret Superstar
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Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, released in 2017, was the first Indian film to gross over ₹9,000 crore (US$1.2 billion) at the global box office.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the first to gross over ₹10,000 crore (US$1.3 billion) at the global box office?

  1. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  2. Dangal

  3. PK

  4. Secret Superstar
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Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, released in 2017, was the first Indian film to gross over ₹10,000 crore (US$1.3 billion) at the global box office.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the first to gross over ₹11,000 crore (US$1.4 billion) at the global box office?

  1. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  2. Dangal

  3. PK

  4. Secret Superstar
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Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, released in 2017, was the first Indian film to gross over ₹11,000 crore (US$1.4 billion) at the global box office.