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 released in 2006 addressed the issue of drug addiction among the youth?

  1. Rang De Basanti

  2. Krrish

  3. Don

  4. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The movie Rang De Basanti, starring Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, and Siddharth, depicted the story of a group of young friends who fight against corruption and injustice. The movie also addressed the issue of drug addiction among the youth.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie released in 2005 featured a character struggling with addiction to gambling?

  1. Black

  2. Bunty Aur Babli

  3. Parineeta

  4. Salaam Namaste
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Explanation

The movie Black, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji, featured a character named Debraj Sahai (Amitabh Bachchan) who struggles with addiction to gambling.

Multiple choice

In what ways has media technology influenced the cultural landscape of India?

  1. Promoted cultural diversity

  2. Preserved traditional values

  3. Facilitated cultural exchange

  4. Accelerated cultural change

  5. All of the above
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Media technology has influenced the cultural landscape of India in all of the mentioned ways.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film is based on the life of Srinivasa Ramanujan?

  1. The Man Who Knew Infinity

  2. Ramanujan

  3. The Genius of Srinivasa Ramanujan
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Explanation

The Man Who Knew Infinity is a 2015 biographical drama film based on the life of Srinivasa Ramanujan, an Indian mathematician.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film is based on the life of Anand Kumar?

  1. Super 30

  2. Anand Kumar

  3. The Math Teacher
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Explanation

Super 30 is a 2019 biographical drama film based on the life of Anand Kumar, an Indian mathematician and educational reformer.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film is based on the life of Bhaskaracharya?

  1. Bhaskaracharya

  2. The Mathematician

  3. The Astronomer
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Explanation

Bhaskaracharya is a 2018 biographical drama film based on the life of Bhaskaracharya, an Indian mathematician and astronomer.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film is based on the life of Srinivasa Aiyangar Ramanujan?

  1. Ramanujan

  2. The Man Who Knew Infinity

  3. The Genius of Srinivasa Ramanujan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ramanujan is a 2015 biographical drama film based on the life of Srinivasa Aiyangar Ramanujan, an Indian mathematician.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film is based on the life of Anand Kumar?

  1. Super 30

  2. Anand Kumar

  3. The Math Teacher
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Super 30 is a 2019 biographical drama film based on the life of Anand Kumar, an Indian mathematician and educational reformer.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film is based on the life of Bhaskaracharya?

  1. Bhaskaracharya

  2. The Mathematician

  3. The Astronomer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bhaskaracharya is a 2018 biographical drama film based on the life of Bhaskaracharya, an Indian mathematician and astronomer.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film is based on the life of Srinivasa Aiyangar Ramanujan?

  1. Ramanujan

  2. The Man Who Knew Infinity

  3. The Genius of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Ramanujan is a 2015 biographical drama film based on the life of Srinivasa Aiyangar Ramanujan, an Indian mathematician.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film is based on the life of Anand Kumar?

  1. Super 30

  2. Anand Kumar

  3. The Math Teacher
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Super 30 is a 2019 biographical drama film based on the life of Anand Kumar, an Indian mathematician and educational reformer.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not an Indian Children's Film?

  1. Chillar Party

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. Black

  4. Stanley Ka Dabba
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Black is not an Indian Children's Film. It is a drama film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

Multiple choice

Who directed the Indian Children's Film 'I Am Kalam'?

  1. Nila Madhab Panda

  2. Aamir Khan

  3. Mira Nair

  4. M. Night Shyamalan
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Explanation

Nila Madhab Panda directed the Indian Children's Film 'I Am Kalam'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not an actor who appeared in the Indian Children's Film 'Stanley Ka Dabba'?

  1. Partho Gupte

  2. Divya Dutta

  3. Amol Gupte

  4. Aamir Khan
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Aamir Khan did not appear in the Indian Children's Film 'Stanley Ka Dabba'.

Multiple choice

Who played the lead role in the Indian Children's Film 'Chillar Party'?

  1. Irrfan Khan

  2. Sachet Engineer

  3. Naman Jain

  4. Rohan Grover
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sachet Engineer played the lead role in the Indian Children's Film 'Chillar Party'.