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 Indian film has won the most Filmfare Awards?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Black

  3. 3 Idiots

  4. Dangal
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Explanation

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, released in 1995, has won the most Filmfare Awards, with a total of 10 awards.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film has the highest overseas gross collection?

  1. Dangal

  2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  3. PK

  4. Sanju
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Explanation

Dangal, released in 2016, has the highest overseas gross collection among Indian films, with a total of over ₹1,200 crore.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film has won the most international awards?

  1. Slumdog Millionaire

  2. Life of Pi

  3. The Lunchbox

  4. Piku
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Explanation

Slumdog Millionaire, released in 2008, has won the most international awards among Indian films, including 8 Academy Awards and 4 Golden Globe Awards.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film has the highest domestic gross collection?

  1. Dangal

  2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  3. PK

  4. Sanju
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Explanation

Dangal, released in 2016, has the highest domestic gross collection among Indian films, with a total of over ₹1,500 crore.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is considered a landmark LGBTQ+ film in India?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Aligarh
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Explanation

Fire (1996), directed by Deepa Mehta, is widely regarded as a groundbreaking LGBTQ+ film in India. It tells the story of two married women who fall in love and embark on a secret relationship.

Multiple choice

In the film 'My Brother Nikhil', what is the main character's struggle?

  1. Coming to terms with his HIV-positive status

  2. Facing discrimination from his family and society

  3. Dealing with the loss of his lover

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

My Brother Nikhil (2005) follows the journey of Nikhil, a young man who is diagnosed with HIV and must navigate the challenges of living with the disease, including societal stigma and discrimination.

Multiple choice

Which film explores the relationship between a transgender woman and a cisgender man?

  1. Margarita with a Straw

  2. Aligarh

  3. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

  4. Shab
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Explanation

Margarita with a Straw (2014) tells the story of Laila, a young woman with cerebral palsy who falls in love with a blind musician named Khanum. The film explores themes of disability, sexuality, and self-acceptance.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Aligarh', what is the central conflict?

  1. A professor's struggle against homophobia and discrimination

  2. A love story between two men

  3. The challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in academia

  4. The impact of social media on LGBTQ+ rights
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Explanation

Aligarh (2015) is based on the real-life story of Professor Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras, who was suspended from his job at Aligarh Muslim University after a sting operation revealed his same-sex relationship.

Multiple choice

Which film features a lesbian couple who face societal pressures and family conflicts?

  1. Fire

  2. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

  3. Shab

  4. Dunno Y... Na Jaane Kyon
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (2019) tells the story of Sweety, a young woman who struggles to come to terms with her sexuality and her love for another woman, while dealing with societal expectations and family pressures.

Multiple choice

Which film explores the theme of intersexuality?

  1. Fire

  2. Margarita with a Straw

  3. Aligarh

  4. Dunno Y... Na Jaane Kyon
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dunno Y... Na Jaane Kyon (2010) tells the story of Aparna, an intersex person who struggles with societal prejudice and discrimination while trying to find love and acceptance.

Multiple choice

Which film features a gay couple who face legal challenges and societal discrimination?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Aligarh

  4. Dunno Y... Na Jaane Kyon
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Aligarh (2015) tells the story of Professor Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras, who faces legal challenges and societal discrimination after his same-sex relationship is revealed, leading to his suspension from Aligarh Muslim University.

Multiple choice

Which film explores the theme of same-sex marriage in India?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Aligarh

  4. Shab
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Explanation

Shab (2017) features a lesbian couple, Ratri and Tara, who fight for their right to marry and live together in a society that does not recognize same-sex marriage.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Dunno Y... Na Jaane Kyon', what is the main character's struggle?

  1. Coming to terms with his intersexuality

  2. Facing discrimination from his family and society

  3. Dealing with the loss of his lover

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Dunno Y... Na Jaane Kyon (2010) follows the journey of Aparna, an intersex person who struggles with societal prejudice and discrimination, while trying to find love and acceptance.

Multiple choice

Which film features a transgender woman who faces discrimination and violence?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Aligarh

  4. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (2019) features a transgender woman named Kukku, who faces discrimination and violence from her family and society as she struggles to find acceptance and love.

Multiple choice

Which film features a gay couple who face societal pressures and family conflicts?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Aligarh

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

My Brother Nikhil (2005) tells the story of Nikhil, a young man who is diagnosed with HIV and must navigate the challenges of living with the disease, including societal stigma and discrimination, as well as the struggles of his family to come to terms with his sexuality.