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 known for its portrayal of the lives of the LGBTQ+ community in rural India?

  1. Margarita with a Straw

  2. Aligarh

  3. Badhai Do

  4. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Badhai Do is a 2022 Indian romantic comedy-drama film directed by Harshavardhan Kulkarni. The film follows the story of Shardul Thakur and Sumi Singh, two LGBTQ+ individuals who are forced to marry each other in order to appease their families.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is an example of a social commentary on the issue of homophobia in India?

  1. My Name Is Khan

  2. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

  3. Kapoor & Sons

  4. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

My Name Is Khan is a 2010 Indian drama film directed by Karan Johar. The film follows the story of Rizwan Khan, a Muslim man from India who travels to the United States to reunite with his son after the 9/11 attacks.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the lives of the working class in urban India?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Slumdog Millionaire

  3. 3 Idiots

  4. Dangal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

3 Idiots is a 2009 Indian comedy-drama film directed by Rajkumar Hirani. The film follows the story of three engineering students who are struggling to find their place in the world.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is an example of a coming-of-age story that explores the themes of class and gender?

  1. My Name Is Khan

  2. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

  3. Kapoor & Sons

  4. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Kapoor & Sons is a 2016 Indian comedy-drama film directed by Shakun Batra. The film follows the story of two brothers, Rahul and Arjun Kapoor, who are struggling to come to terms with their sexuality and their relationships with their family.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the lives of the LGBTQ+ community in the context of the Indian diaspora?

  1. Fire

  2. Margarita with a Straw

  3. Aligarh

  4. Badhai Do
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Margarita with a Straw is a 2014 Indian drama film directed by Shonali Bose. The film follows the story of Laila, a young woman with cerebral palsy who is struggling to find her place in the world.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is an example of a social commentary on the issue of caste discrimination in India?

  1. Article 15

  2. Masaan

  3. Newton

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

Masaan is a 2015 Indian drama film directed by Neeraj Ghaywan. The film follows the story of two young people, Devi and Deepak, who fall in love despite their different social backgrounds.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the lives of the transgender community in the context of the Indian diaspora?

  1. Bombay Talkies

  2. Shab

  3. Nainsukh

  4. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Nainsukh is a 2010 Indian drama film directed by Amit Dutta. The film follows the story of Nainsukh, a transgender woman who is struggling to find her place in the world.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is an example of a love story between two people from different social classes in the context of the Indian diaspora?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Kal Ho Naa Ho
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai is a 1998 Indian romantic drama film directed by Karan Johar. The film follows the story of Rahul and Anjali, two young people from different social classes who fall in love during their college years.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the lives of the LGBTQ+ community in the context of the Indian diaspora in the United States?

  1. Fire

  2. Margarita with a Straw

  3. Aligarh

  4. Badhai Do
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Aligarh is a 2015 Indian drama film directed by Hansal Mehta. The film follows the story of Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras, a professor at Aligarh Muslim University who is fired from his job after he is outed as gay.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film is widely credited for bringing mental health issues to the forefront of public discourse?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. Dear Zindagi

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

3 Idiots, released in 2009, is considered a landmark film for its portrayal of mental health issues, particularly in the context of the Indian education system.

Multiple choice

Which actress played the lead role in the film 'Black', which explored the topic of deafblindness?

  1. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

  2. Rani Mukerji

  3. Preity Zinta

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

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan played the lead role of Michelle McNally in the film 'Black', which was released in 2005.

Multiple choice

Which film, released in 2016, dealt with the issue of postpartum depression?

  1. Pink

  2. Dangal

  3. Dear Zindagi

  4. Udta Punjab
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Dear Zindagi, starring Alia Bhatt, addressed the issue of postpartum depression and the importance of seeking professional help.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Taare Zameen Par', what was the name of the dyslexic child who struggled with his education?

  1. Ishaan Awasthi

  2. Rancho

  3. Pia

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

Ishaan Awasthi, played by Darsheel Safary, was the dyslexic child who faced challenges in his education due to his learning disability.

Multiple choice

Which film, released in 2018, explored the topic of mental health in the context of a dysfunctional family?

  1. Andhadhun

  2. Badhaai Ho

  3. Veere Di Wedding

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

Andhadhun, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, delved into the complexities of mental health within a dysfunctional family, highlighting the importance of communication and support.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Black', what was the name of the teacher who helped the deafblind protagonist?

  1. Michelle McNally

  2. Debraj Sahai

  3. Ranbir Kapoor

  4. Amitabh Bachchan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Debraj Sahai, played by Amitabh Bachchan, was the dedicated teacher who helped the deafblind protagonist, Michelle McNally, played by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.