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.

Indian cinema historyFilm censorship issuesNational film awardsMedia and social themesInternational cinema facts

Film, Theatre, and Media Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a cross-cultural collaboration between India and Spain?

  1. The film "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara"

  2. The film "Vicky Cristina Barcelona"

  3. The film "Volver"

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

All of the films listed are examples of cross-cultural collaborations between India and Spain, as they involve the participation of filmmakers and actors from both countries.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a cross-cultural collaboration between India and Mexico?

  1. The film "Amores Perros"

  2. The film "Y Tu Mama Tambien"

  3. The film "Pan's Labyrinth"

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The film "Amores Perros" is an example of a cross-cultural collaboration between India and Mexico, as it was directed by the Mexican filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu and stars the Indian actor Gael García Bernal.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a cross-cultural collaboration between India and Brazil?

  1. The film "City of God"

  2. The film "Elite Squad"

  3. The film "The Motorcycle Diaries"

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The film "City of God" is an example of a cross-cultural collaboration between India and Brazil, as it was directed by the Brazilian filmmaker Fernando Meirelles and stars the Indian actor Seu Jorge.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a cross-cultural collaboration between India and Argentina?

  1. The film "The Secret in Their Eyes"

  2. The film "Wild Tales"

  3. The film "The Son of the Bride"

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

All of the films listed are examples of cross-cultural collaborations between India and Argentina, as they involve the participation of filmmakers and actors from both countries.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Clueless', what is the name of the high school where Cher Horowitz and her friends attend?

  1. Beverly Hills High School

  2. West Beverly High School

  3. East Beverly High School

  4. North Beverly High School
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Cher Horowitz and her friends attend Beverly Hills High School in the film 'Clueless'.

Multiple choice

In the film 'The Great Gatsby', what is the name of the character played by Leonardo DiCaprio?

  1. Jay Gatsby

  2. Nick Carraway

  3. Tom Buchanan

  4. Daisy Buchanan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Leonardo DiCaprio portrays the enigmatic millionaire Jay Gatsby in the film adaptation of 'The Great Gatsby'.

Multiple choice

In the film 'The Devil Wears Prada', what is the name of the magazine's editor-in-chief?

  1. Miranda Priestly

  2. Nigel Kipling

  3. Emily Charlton

  4. Andy Sachs
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Meryl Streep portrays the powerful and demanding editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly in 'The Devil Wears Prada'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian films was banned by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for its portrayal of homosexuality?

  1. Fire

  2. Aligarh

  3. My Brother Nikhil

  4. Margarita with a Straw
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Fire, directed by Deepa Mehta, was banned by the CBFC in 1998 for its portrayal of a lesbian relationship.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian films was the first to feature a transgender character in a leading role?

  1. Bombay Talkies

  2. Margarita with a Straw

  3. Aligarh

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

Margarita with a Straw, directed by Shonali Bose, was released in 2014 and featured Kalki Koechlin in the lead role as a transgender woman.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian films was awarded the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in 2016?

  1. Aligarh

  2. Margarita with a Straw

  3. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

  4. Badhaai Do
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Aligarh, directed by Hansal Mehta, won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in 2016 for its portrayal of the life of Professor Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras, a gay academic who was forced to retire from his university.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian films was released in 2019 and featured a lesbian couple as the main characters?

  1. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

  2. Badhaai Do

  3. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan

  4. Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga, directed by Shelly Chopra Dhar, was released in 2019 and featured Sonam Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao as a lesbian couple.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian films was released in 2022 and featured a gay couple as the main characters?

  1. Badhaai Do

  2. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan

  3. Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui

  4. Gehraiyaan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Badhaai Do, directed by Harshavardhan Kulkarni, was released in 2022 and featured Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar as a gay couple.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian films was released in 2020 and featured a transgender character in a supporting role?

  1. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan

  2. Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui

  3. Gehraiyaan

  4. Darlings
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, directed by Hitesh Kewalya, was released in 2020 and featured Gajraj Rao in a supporting role as a transgender woman.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian films was released in 2021 and featured a gay couple as the main characters?

  1. Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui

  2. Gehraiyaan

  3. Darlings

  4. Monica, O My Darling
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, directed by Abhishek Kapoor, was released in 2021 and featured Ayushmann Khurrana and Vaani Kapoor as a gay couple.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian films was released in 2022 and featured a lesbian couple as the main characters?

  1. Gehraiyaan

  2. Darlings

  3. Monica, O My Darling

  4. Qala
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Gehraiyaan, directed by Shakun Batra, was released in 2022 and featured Deepika Padukone and Ananya Panday as a lesbian couple.