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 Bollywood movie from the 1990s dealt with the theme of alcoholism?

  1. 1942: A Love Story

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  4. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

1942: A Love Story, released in 1994, featured the character of Naren (played by Anil Kapoor), who struggles with alcoholism.

Multiple choice

In the movie 'Aarakshan', which actor played the role of a college principal who is addicted to alcohol?

  1. Amitabh Bachchan

  2. Saif Ali Khan

  3. Deepika Padukone

  4. Prateik Babbar
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Explanation

Amitabh Bachchan portrayed the character of Prabhakar Anand, a college principal who is addicted to alcohol, in the movie 'Aarakshan'.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie from the 2000s addressed the issue of drug addiction among children?

  1. Taare Zameen Par

  2. Chak De! India

  3. 3 Idiots

  4. My Name Is Khan
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Explanation

Taare Zameen Par, released in 2007, featured the character of Ishaan Awasthi (played by Darsheel Safary), a dyslexic child who is addicted to drugs.

Multiple choice

In the movie 'Mukkabaaz', which actor played the role of a boxer who struggles with drug addiction?

  1. Vineet Kumar Singh

  2. Zoya Hussain

  3. Ravi Kishan

  4. Jimmy Shergill
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Explanation

Vineet Kumar Singh portrayed the character of Shravan Kumar, a boxer who struggles with drug addiction, in the movie 'Mukkabaaz'.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie from the 2010s dealt with the theme of addiction to prescription drugs?

  1. Lootera

  2. Highway

  3. Queen

  4. Haider
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Explanation

Lootera, released in 2013, featured the character of Pakhi (played by Sonakshi Sinha), who is addicted to prescription drugs.

Multiple choice

In the movie 'Shahid', which actor played the role of a lawyer who is addicted to drugs?

  1. Rajkummar Rao

  2. Alia Bhatt

  3. Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub

  4. Tigmanshu Dhulia
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Explanation

Rajkummar Rao portrayed the character of Shahid Azmi, a lawyer who is addicted to drugs, in the movie 'Shahid'.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie from the 1980s addressed the issue of drug addiction among musicians?

  1. Silsila

  2. Mashaal

  3. Ardh Satya

  4. Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mashaal, released in 1984, featured the character of Raja (played by Naseeruddin Shah), a musician who is addicted to drugs.

Multiple choice

In the movie 'Jism 2', which actress played the role of a woman who is addicted to drugs?

  1. Sunny Leone

  2. Arunoday Singh

  3. Randeep Hooda

  4. Avinash Tiwary
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Explanation

Sunny Leone portrayed the character of Izna, a woman who is addicted to drugs, in the movie 'Jism 2'.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie from the 1960s dealt with the theme of addiction to gambling?

  1. Gumnaam

  2. Kohinoor

  3. Junglee

  4. Mera Naam Joker
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kohinoor, released in 1960, featured the character of Jwala (played by Dilip Kumar), who is addicted to gambling.

Multiple choice

In the movie 'Luck by Chance', which actor played the role of a film director who is addicted to drugs?

  1. Farhan Akhtar

  2. Konkona Sen Sharma

  3. Ritesh Deshmukh

  4. Dimple Kapadia
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Explanation

Farhan Akhtar portrayed the character of Zafar Khan, a film director who is addicted to drugs, in the movie 'Luck by Chance'.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie from the 1950s addressed the issue of addiction to alcohol?

  1. Awara

  2. Shree 420

  3. Pyaasa

  4. Kaagaz Ke Phool
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Pyaasa, released in 1957, featured the character of Vijay (played by Guru Dutt), a poet who is addicted to alcohol.

Multiple choice

Which film is known for its depiction of the political and social struggles of the Indian people?

  1. Lagaan

  2. 3 Idiots

  3. Dangal

  4. PK
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Explanation

Lagaan is a 2001 Indian epic sports drama film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film is set in the 1890s in the British Raj and tells the story of Bhuvan (Aamir Khan), a young farmer who leads his village in a cricket match against the British in order to avoid paying a heavy tax.

Multiple choice

Which documentary film by Anand Patwardhan brought to light the issue of caste discrimination in India?

  1. Ram ke Naam

  2. Father, Son and Holy War

  3. War and Peace

  4. Jai Bhim Comrade
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Ram ke Naam is a powerful documentary that exposes the deep-rooted caste system and its impact on the lives of marginalized communities in India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the documentary film by Leslee Udwin that brought international attention to the issue of sexual violence in India?

  1. India's Daughter

  2. Nirbhaya

  3. The Burning Season

  4. Daughters of Mother India
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Explanation

India's Daughter is a controversial documentary that sparked a national debate on sexual violence and gender inequality in India.

Multiple choice

Which documentary film by Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh explores the lives of transgender people in India?

  1. Breaking the Silence

  2. The Pink Mirror

  3. Born in the Wrong Body

  4. Transgender: The Journey of Acceptance
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Pink Mirror is a poignant documentary that sheds light on the struggles and resilience of transgender people in India.