General Awareness
Film, Theatre, and Media
21,709 Questions
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
In which film does the protagonist, a young man, struggle with his masculinity and the expectations placed on him by society?
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Dil Chahta Hai
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Rang De Basanti
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3 Idiots
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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
A
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Explanation
Dil Chahta Hai is a 2001 Indian coming-of-age romantic drama film that follows the journey of three young men as they navigate friendship, love, and their own personal struggles. The film explores the protagonist's struggles with his masculinity and the expectations placed on him by society, as he tries to balance his own desires and aspirations with the expectations of his family and friends.
Which of the following films features a female character who is portrayed as a strong and independent woman who defies societal norms and conventions?
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Veere Di Wedding
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Raazi
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Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi
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Chhapaak
A
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Veere Di Wedding is a 2018 Indian comedy-drama film that follows the journey of four friends as they navigate their personal and professional lives. The film features a strong and independent female character in the form of Kalindi, who is portrayed as a successful career woman who is not afraid to break away from societal norms and conventions.
In which film does the protagonist, a young woman, struggle with her identity and her place in society as a result of her intersex condition?
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Aligarh
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Margarita with a Straw
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Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga
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Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui
D
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Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui is a 2021 Indian romantic comedy-drama film that follows the journey of a young woman who struggles with her identity and her place in society as a result of her intersex condition. 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.
Which of the following films uses language to critique the caste system and the discrimination faced by lower-caste individuals in Indian society?
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Article 15
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Mulk
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Pink
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Thappad
A
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Article 15 is a 2019 Indian crime drama film that explores the issue of caste discrimination in India. The film uses language to critique the caste system and the discrimination faced by lower-caste individuals in Indian society, and highlights the need for social change and reform.
In which film does the protagonist, a young man, struggle with his sexual orientation and the societal pressures to conform to heteronormative norms?
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Aligarh
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Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga
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Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui
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Margarita with a Straw
A
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Aligarh is a 2015 Indian biographical drama film that tells the story of Professor Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras, a gay professor who was suspended from his job at Aligarh Muslim University after his relationship with a rickshaw puller was exposed. The film explores the protagonist's struggles with his sexual orientation and the societal pressures to conform to heteronormative norms.
Which of the following films features a female character who is portrayed as a victim of domestic violence and the patriarchal norms that perpetuate it?
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Thappad
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Pink
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Article 15
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Mulk
A
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Explanation
Thappad is a 2020 Indian drama film that explores the issue of domestic violence and the patriarchal norms that perpetuate it. The film features a female character who is portrayed as a victim of domestic violence, and highlights the need for social change and reform to address this issue.
In which film does the protagonist, a young woman, challenge traditional gender roles by pursuing a career in politics?
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Queen
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Piku
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Tanu Weds Manu
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English Vinglish
A
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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.
Which of the following films uses language to critique the commodification of women and the objectification of their bodies in Indian society?
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Pink
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Thappad
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Article 15
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Mulk
A
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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 commodification of women and the objectification of their bodies in Indian society, and challenges the notion that women are responsible for preventing sexual assault by dressing or behaving in a certain way.
In which film does the protagonist, a young man, struggle with his identity and his place in society as a result of his disability?
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Aligarh
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Margarita with a Straw
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Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga
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Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui
B
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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.
Which of the following films features a female character who is portrayed as a strong and independent woman who defies societal norms and conventions?
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Veere Di Wedding
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Raazi
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Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi
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Chhapaak
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Veere Di Wedding is a 2018 Indian comedy-drama film that follows the journey of four friends as they navigate their personal and professional lives. The film features a strong and independent female character in the form of Kalindi, who is portrayed as a successful career woman who is not afraid to break away from societal norms and conventions.
Who is known as the 'B-Boy King'?
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Crazy Legs
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Richard Colon
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Ken Swift
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Bruce Lee
B
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Richard Colon, also known as 'Crazy Legs,' is widely regarded as the 'B-Boy King' for his exceptional skills and contributions to breakdancing.
Who is known as the 'Father of Popping'?
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Boogaloo Sam
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Popin' Pete
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Crazy Legs
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Richard Colon
B
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Popin' Pete, also known as 'Mr. Animation,' is considered the 'Father of Popping' for his innovative style characterized by sharp, robotic movements and isolations.
Who is known as the 'King of Toprock'?
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Crazy Legs
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Richard Colon
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Ken Swift
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Bruce Lee
C
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Ken Swift, also known as 'Ken Swift the King of Toprock,' is renowned for his exceptional toprock skills, which involve intricate footwork and body movements performed before transitioning into other breakdancing moves.
Who is known as the 'King of Popping'?
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Boogaloo Sam
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Popin' Pete
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Crazy Legs
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Richard Colon
B
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Popin' Pete, also known as 'Mr. Animation,' is considered the 'King of Popping' for his innovative style characterized by sharp, robotic movements and isolations.
Which actress is known as the 'Lady Superstar' of Indian cinema?
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Sridevi
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Rekha
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Hema Malini
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Madhuri Dixit
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Nayanthara is a popular South Indian actress who has acted in over 70 films in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. She is known for her strong performances and has won numerous awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actress in 2010.