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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 film, released in 2015, explores the topic of gender inequality and the struggles faced by women in rural India?

  1. Bajrangi Bhaijaan

  2. Piku

  3. Tanu Weds Manu Returns

  4. NH10
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Explanation

NH10 is a 2015 Indian action thriller film that addresses the issue of gender inequality and violence against women in rural India.

Multiple choice

In the 1957 film "Mother India", what is the name of the protagonist, a strong and resilient woman who faces various challenges in her life?

  1. Radha

  2. Durga

  3. Sita

  4. Savitri
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Explanation

Radha is the name of the protagonist in the 1957 film "Mother India", played by Nargis.

Multiple choice

Which 2013 Bollywood film, directed by Vikas Bahl, explores the topic of honor killings and the role of religion in perpetuating violence against women?

  1. Queen

  2. Lootera

  3. Kai Po Che!

  4. Shahid
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Shahid is a 2013 Indian biographical drama film that tells the story of Shahid Azmi, a lawyer who fought against honor killings in India.

Multiple choice

In the 2018 film "Padmaavat", what is the name of the Rajput queen who is forced to commit Jauhar (self-immolation) to protect her honor and kingdom?

  1. Padmavati

  2. Mehrunissa

  3. Jodha Bai

  4. Kasturba Gandhi
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Explanation

Padmavati is the name of the Rajput queen in the 2018 film "Padmaavat", played by Deepika Padukone.

Multiple choice

Which 2016 Bollywood film, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, explores the topic of religious intolerance and the conflict between Hindus and Muslims in India?

  1. Dangal

  2. Sultan

  3. Bajirao Mastani

  4. Mohenjo Daro
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Mohenjo Daro is a 2016 Indian epic adventure-romance film that explores the topic of religious intolerance and the conflict between Hindus and Muslims in India.

Multiple choice

In the 1984 film "Masoom", what is the name of the Muslim woman who falls in love with a Hindu man, leading to conflict between their families?

  1. Rubina

  2. Saira

  3. Amina

  4. Zarina
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Rubina is the name of the Muslim woman in the 1984 film "Masoom", played by Shabana Azmi.

Multiple choice

Which 2015 Bollywood film, directed by Kabir Khan, explores the topic of religious extremism and the rise of terrorism in India?

  1. Bajrangi Bhaijaan

  2. Dilwale

  3. Fan

  4. Phantom
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Explanation

Phantom is a 2015 Indian action thriller film that explores the topic of religious extremism and the rise of terrorism in India.

Multiple choice

In the 2017 film "Secret Superstar", what is the name of the young Muslim girl who dreams of becoming a singer but faces opposition from her conservative family?

  1. Insia Malik

  2. Zaira Wasim

  3. Meher Vij

  4. Rajkummar Rao
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Explanation

Insia Malik is the name of the young Muslim girl in the 2017 film "Secret Superstar", played by Zaira Wasim.

Multiple choice

Which 2013 Bollywood film, directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, explores the topic of communal violence and the aftermath of the 1984 Sikh riots in India?

  1. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  2. Rang De Basanti

  3. Delhi-6

  4. Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!
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Explanation

Delhi-6 is a 2009 Indian drama film that explores the topic of communal violence and the aftermath of the 1984 Sikh riots in India.

Multiple choice

Which 2018 Bollywood film, directed by Meghna Gulzar, explores the topic of religious fundamentalism and the rise of Hindu nationalism in India?

  1. Raazi

  2. Stree

  3. Badhaai Ho

  4. Andhadhun
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Explanation

Raazi is a 2018 Indian spy thriller film that explores the topic of religious fundamentalism and the rise of Hindu nationalism in India.

Multiple choice

In the 2019 film "Article 15", what is the name of the police officer who is assigned to investigate a case of caste-based discrimination and violence in a rural village?

  1. Ayan Ranjan

  2. Gaurav Sharma

  3. Nishad Dalvi

  4. Vikram Singh
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Explanation

Ayan Ranjan is the name of the police officer in the 2019 film "Article 15", played by Ayushmann Khurrana.

Multiple choice

Which 2017 Bollywood film, directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, explores the topic of gender stereotypes and the challenges faced by women in pursuing their dreams?

  1. Bareilly Ki Barfi

  2. Shubh Mangal Saavdhan

  3. Newton

  4. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
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Explanation

Bareilly Ki Barfi is a 2017 Indian romantic comedy-drama film that explores the topic of gender stereotypes and the challenges faced by women in pursuing their dreams.

Multiple choice

In the 2018 film "Pad Man", what is the name of the social activist who fights against the stigma associated with menstruation and promotes the use of low-cost sanitary napkins in rural India?

  1. Arunachalam Muruganantham

  2. Laxmi Agarwal

  3. Malala Yousafzai

  4. Irom Sharmila
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Arunachalam Muruganantham is the name of the social activist in the 2018 film "Pad Man", played by Akshay Kumar.

Multiple choice

Which 2020 Bollywood film, directed by Shoojit Sircar, explores the topic of religious discrimination and the plight of Muslim women in India?

  1. Gulabo Sitabo

  2. Panga

  3. Thappad

  4. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan
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Explanation

Gulabo Sitabo is a 2020 Indian comedy-drama film that explores the topic of religious discrimination and the plight of Muslim women in India.

Multiple choice

In the TV series "The Get Down," set in the 1970s Bronx, music plays a central role in shaping the cultural identity of the characters. What genre of music is at the heart of the show's soundtrack?

  1. Disco

  2. Punk Rock

  3. Hip-Hop

  4. Funk
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Explanation

The Get Down's soundtrack is heavily influenced by hip-hop music, reflecting the show's focus on the emergence of hip-hop culture in the Bronx during the 1970s.