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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 Indian film was remade as "The Namesake" in 2006?

  1. The Namesake

  2. Life of Pi

  3. Slumdog Millionaire

  4. 3 Idiots
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 2006 film "The Namesake" was a remake of the 2003 Indian film "The Namesake".

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was remade as "The Lunchbox" in 2013?

  1. The Lunchbox

  2. Queen

  3. Tanu Weds Manu Returns

  4. Bajrangi Bhaijaan
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Explanation

The 2013 film "The Lunchbox" was a remake of the 2012 Indian film "The Lunchbox".

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was remade as "Slumdog Millionaire" in 2008?

  1. My Name Is Khan

  2. 3 Idiots

  3. Slumdog Millionaire

  4. Life of Pi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The 2008 film "Slumdog Millionaire" was a remake of the 2005 Indian film "Slumdog Millionaire".

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was remade as "Life of Pi" in 2012?

  1. My Name Is Khan

  2. 3 Idiots

  3. Slumdog Millionaire

  4. Life of Pi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The 2012 film "Life of Pi" was a remake of the 2001 Indian film "Life of Pi".

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was remade as "My Name Is Khan" in 2010?

  1. My Name Is Khan

  2. 3 Idiots

  3. Slumdog Millionaire

  4. Life of Pi
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Explanation

The 2010 film "My Name Is Khan" was a remake of the 2007 Indian film "My Name Is Khan".

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was remade as "3 Idiots" in 2009?

  1. My Name Is Khan

  2. 3 Idiots

  3. Slumdog Millionaire

  4. Life of Pi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The 2009 film "3 Idiots" was a remake of the 2006 Indian film "3 Idiots".

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was remade as "Queen" in 2014?

  1. Piku

  2. Queen

  3. Tanu Weds Manu Returns

  4. Bajrangi Bhaijaan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The 2014 film "Queen" was a remake of the 2013 Indian film "Queen".

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was remade as "Tanu Weds Manu Returns" in 2015?

  1. Piku

  2. Queen

  3. Tanu Weds Manu Returns

  4. Bajrangi Bhaijaan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The 2015 film "Tanu Weds Manu Returns" was a remake of the 2011 Indian film "Tanu Weds Manu".

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was remade as "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" in 2015?

  1. Piku

  2. Queen

  3. Tanu Weds Manu Returns

  4. Bajrangi Bhaijaan
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The 2015 film "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" was a remake of the 2013 Indian film "Bajrangi Bhaijaan".

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was remade as "The Wedding Guest" in 2018?

  1. Piku

  2. Queen

  3. Tanu Weds Manu Returns

  4. The Wedding Guest
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The 2018 film "The Wedding Guest" was a remake of the 2015 Indian film "The Wedding Guest".

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is known for its portrayal of the gendered division of labor in rural India?

  1. Mother India

  2. Lagaan

  3. 3 Idiots

  4. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
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Explanation

Mother India is a 1957 Indian epic drama film that depicts the struggles of a widowed peasant woman in rural India. The film highlights the gendered division of labor, with women being primarily responsible for household chores and agricultural work, while men are often portrayed as being more powerful and authoritative.

Multiple choice

In which film does the protagonist, a young woman, challenge traditional gender roles by pursuing a career in a male-dominated field?

  1. Queen

  2. Piku

  3. Tanu Weds Manu

  4. English Vinglish
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Explanation

Queen is a 2013 Indian comedy-drama film that follows the journey of a young woman who embarks on a solo honeymoon after her fiancé calls off their wedding. The film challenges traditional gender roles by portraying the protagonist as a strong and independent woman who is capable of traveling and exploring the world on her own.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films features a female character who is portrayed as a powerful and influential figure in a patriarchal society?

  1. Mughal-e-Azam

  2. Jodhaa Akbar

  3. Bajirao Mastani

  4. Padmaavat
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Explanation

Mughal-e-Azam is a 1960 Indian epic historical drama film that tells the story of the love affair between Mughal prince Salim and courtesan Anarkali. The film features a powerful and influential female character in the form of Anarkali, who is portrayed as a strong and independent woman who is willing to defy societal norms and conventions for love.

Multiple choice

In which film does the protagonist, a transgender woman, face discrimination and prejudice from society?

  1. Margarita with a Straw

  2. Aligarh

  3. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

  4. Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui
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Explanation

Margarita with a Straw is a 2014 Indian coming-of-age drama film that follows the journey of a young woman with cerebral palsy who falls in love with a blind musician. The film explores the protagonist's struggles with discrimination and prejudice from society, as well as her own internal struggles with her identity and sexuality.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films uses language to critique the objectification and sexualization of women in Indian society?

  1. Pink

  2. Thappad

  3. Article 15

  4. Mulk
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Pink is a 2016 Indian courtroom drama film that explores the issue of consent and sexual assault. The film uses language to critique the objectification and sexualization of women in Indian society, and challenges the notion that women are responsible for preventing sexual assault by dressing or behaving in a certain way.