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 actress is known as the "Dancing Queen" of Indian cinema?

  1. Madhuri Dixit

  2. Sridevi

  3. Rekha

  4. Hema Malini
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Madhuri Dixit is an Indian actress who is known as the "Dancing Queen" of Indian cinema. She is known for her performances in dance-oriented films, such as "Tezaab" and "Dil To Pagal Hai".

Multiple choice

Who was the first Indian actress to win the Filmfare Award for Best Actress?

  1. Nargis

  2. Madhubala

  3. Meena Kumari

  4. Waheeda Rehman
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Nargis was the first Indian actress to win the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She won the award in 1951 for her performance in the film "Awara".

Multiple choice

Which actress is known as the "Lady Superstar" of Indian cinema?

  1. Sridevi

  2. Rekha

  3. Madhuri Dixit

  4. Hema Malini
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Sridevi was an Indian actress who is known as the "Lady Superstar" of Indian cinema. She is known for her performances in films such as "Mr. India" and "Chandni".

Multiple choice

Which actress is known as the "Queen of Bollywood"?

  1. Aishwarya Rai

  2. Priyanka Chopra

  3. Deepika Padukone

  4. Katrina Kaif
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Aishwarya Rai is an Indian actress who is known as the "Queen of Bollywood". She is known for her performances in films such as "Devdas" and "Jodhaa Akbar".

Multiple choice

Which actress is known as the "Dhak Dhak Girl" of Indian cinema?

  1. Madhuri Dixit

  2. Sridevi

  3. Rekha

  4. Hema Malini
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Madhuri Dixit is an Indian actress who is known as the "Dhak Dhak Girl" of Indian cinema. She is known for her performances in dance-oriented films, such as "Tezaab" and "Dil To Pagal Hai".

Multiple choice

Which actress is known as the "Mastani" of Indian cinema?

  1. Deepika Padukone

  2. Priyanka Chopra

  3. Aishwarya Rai

  4. Katrina Kaif
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Deepika Padukone is an Indian actress who is known as the "Mastani" of Indian cinema. She is known for her performance in the film "Bajirao Mastani".

Multiple choice

What is the term used for the revenue generated by a film in India?

  1. Net Collection

  2. Gross Collection

  3. Box Office Collection

  4. Share Collection
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In India, the term 'Net Collection' is used to refer to the revenue generated by a film after deducting various expenses, such as entertainment tax, distribution charges, and theater rentals.

Multiple choice

Which film is considered to be the highest-grossing Indian film of all time?

  1. Dangal

  2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  3. PK

  4. Sanju
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Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, released in 2017, is the highest-grossing Indian film of all time, with a worldwide gross collection of over ₹1,800 crores.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for the system of distributing films in India?

  1. Single Screen Distribution

  2. Multiplex Distribution

  3. Digital Distribution

  4. OTT Distribution
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Single Screen Distribution is the traditional method of distributing films in India, where a film is shown in a single theater at a time.

Multiple choice

Which film is considered to be the first Indian film to win an Academy Award?

  1. Mother India

  2. Salaam Bombay!

  3. Lagaan

  4. Slumdog Millionaire
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Slumdog Millionaire, released in 2008, is the first Indian film to win an Academy Award for Best Picture.

Multiple choice

Which film is considered to be the first Indian film to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival?

  1. Pather Panchali

  2. The Apu Trilogy

  3. Charulata

  4. Nayak
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Pather Panchali, directed by Satyajit Ray, was the first Indian film to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 1955.

Multiple choice

Which film is considered to be the first Indian film to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film?

  1. Mother India

  2. Salaam Bombay!

  3. Lagaan

  4. Barfi!
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Mother India, released in 1957, was the first Indian film to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Multiple choice

Which film is considered to be the first Indian film to be released in IMAX format?

  1. Dhoom 3

  2. Krrish 3

  3. Chennai Express

  4. Happy New Year
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Dhoom 3, released in 2013, was the first Indian film to be released in IMAX format.

Multiple choice

Which film is considered to be the first Indian film to be released in 3D format?

  1. My Name Is Khan

  2. Ra.One

  3. Krrish 3

  4. Chennai Express
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My Name Is Khan, released in 2010, was the first Indian film to be released in 3D format.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is considered to be a classic example of political propaganda in Indian cinema?

  1. Mother India

  2. Sholay

  3. Deewar

  4. Mughal-e-Azam
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Mother India is a 1957 Indian epic drama film directed by Mehboob Khan. It stars Nargis, Sunil Dutt, Rajendra Kumar, and Raaj Kumar. The film tells the story of a poverty-stricken farmer who struggles to raise her two sons after her husband dies. The film was a huge commercial success and was praised for its powerful performances and its message of hope and resilience. It is considered to be one of the greatest Indian films ever made.