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 2005 film by Rituparno Ghosh explores the relationship between a young woman and her transgender friend?

  1. Chokher Bali

  2. Unishe April

  3. Raincoat

  4. The Last Lear
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Unishe April delves into the lives of two friends, Rajat and Antara, as they navigate societal norms and their own personal struggles.

Multiple choice

In the 2012 film 'Kahaani', directed by Sujoy Ghosh, what is the name of the protagonist played by Vidya Balan?

  1. Vidya Bagchi

  2. Bob Biswas

  3. Rana Chaudhuri

  4. Milan Damji
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Vidya Balan's character, Vidya Bagchi, is a pregnant woman searching for her missing husband in Kolkata.

Multiple choice

Which 2015 film by Chaitanya Tamhane explores the life of a young tabla player in Mumbai?

  1. Court

  2. The Lunchbox

  3. Masaan

  4. Newton
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Court delves into the Indian legal system through the story of a folk singer accused of inciting violence through his songs.

Multiple choice

In the 2018 film 'Village Rockstars', directed by Rima Das, what is the name of the village where the story takes place?

  1. Majuli

  2. Jorhat

  3. Guwahati

  4. Dibrugarh
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Explanation

Village Rockstars is set in the remote village of Majuli, Assam, and follows the journey of a young girl who dreams of becoming a musician.

Multiple choice

Which 2020 film by Lijo Jose Pellissery explores the life of a police officer in a remote village in Kerala?

  1. Jallikattu

  2. Ee.Ma.Yau.

  3. Tumbbad

  4. Thappad
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Jallikattu is set in a remote village in Kerala and follows the chaos that ensues when a buffalo escapes during a traditional bull-taming festival.

Multiple choice

In the TV series "Designated Survivor," what is the name of the fictional President of the United States?

  1. Tom Kirkman

  2. Alex Kirkman

  3. Aaron Shore

  4. Emily Rhodes
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tom Kirkman is the fictional President of the United States in the TV series "Designated Survivor." He is played by actor Kiefer Sutherland.

Multiple choice

Who is the most popular Haryanvi film actor?

  1. Sapna Choudhary

  2. Ravi Kishan

  3. Manoj Bajpayee

  4. Akshay Kumar
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Explanation

Sapna Choudhary is a Haryanvi dancer, singer, and actress who has appeared in several Haryanvi films.

Multiple choice

Which Haryanvi film was the highest-grossing film of all time?

  1. Chhoriyan Chhoron Se Kam Nahi Hoti

  2. Jatt & Juliet

  3. Carry On Jatta

  4. Dangal
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dangal is a 2016 Indian biographical sports drama film directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao under the banner Aamir Khan Productions with UTV Motion Pictures.

Multiple choice

Who is the most popular Haryanvi film actress?

  1. Neha Kakkar

  2. Hina Khan

  3. Priyanka Chopra

  4. Sonakshi Sinha
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Neha Kakkar is a Haryanvi singer and actress who has appeared in several Haryanvi films.

Multiple choice

Which Haryanvi film was the first Haryanvi film to be released in theaters?

  1. Chhoriyan Chhoron Se Kam Nahi Hoti

  2. Jatt & Juliet

  3. Carry On Jatta

  4. Dangal
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Explanation

Chhoriyan Chhoron Se Kam Nahi Hoti is a 2009 Haryanvi film directed by Kuldeep Singh and produced by Rakesh Kumar under the banner of RK Films.

Multiple choice

Who is the most popular Haryanvi film director?

  1. Kuldeep Singh

  2. Rakesh Kumar

  3. Nitesh Tiwari

  4. Aamir Khan
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Explanation

Kuldeep Singh is a Haryanvi film director who has directed several Haryanvi films, including Chhoriyan Chhoron Se Kam Nahi Hoti and Jatt & Juliet.

Multiple choice

Which Haryanvi film was the first Haryanvi film to be nominated for a National Film Award?

  1. Chhoriyan Chhoron Se Kam Nahi Hoti

  2. Jatt & Juliet

  3. Carry On Jatta

  4. Dangal
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Explanation

Chhoriyan Chhoron Se Kam Nahi Hoti was nominated for the National Film Award for Best Regional Film in 2010.

Multiple choice

Who is the most popular Haryanvi film producer?

  1. Rakesh Kumar

  2. Aamir Khan

  3. Kiran Rao

  4. Nitesh Tiwari
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Explanation

Rakesh Kumar is a Haryanvi film producer who has produced several Haryanvi films, including Chhoriyan Chhoron Se Kam Nahi Hoti and Jatt & Juliet.

Multiple choice

Which Haryanvi film was the first Haryanvi film to be released on Netflix?

  1. Chhoriyan Chhoron Se Kam Nahi Hoti

  2. Jatt & Juliet

  3. Carry On Jatta

  4. Dangal
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dangal was released on Netflix in 2017.

Multiple choice

Who is the most popular Haryanvi film music director?

  1. Jatinder Shah

  2. Rishi Rich

  3. Pritam Chakraborty

  4. A.R. Rahman
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Jatinder Shah is a Haryanvi music director who has composed music for several Haryanvi films, including Chhoriyan Chhoron Se Kam Nahi Hoti and Jatt & Juliet.