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 of the following films is about a group of workers who are fighting for their right to unionize?

  1. Guide

  2. Trishul

  3. Silsila

  4. Rang De Basanti
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Trishul is a 1978 Indian action film directed by Yash Chopra. The film follows the story of a young man named Vijay who is the illegitimate son of a wealthy businessman. Vijay eventually becomes a labor leader and fights for the rights of workers to unionize.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is about a group of workers who are fighting for their right to a living wage?

  1. Kabhi Kabhie

  2. Kal Ho Naa Ho

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Veer-Zaara
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham is a 2001 Indian drama film directed by Karan Johar. The film follows the story of a wealthy family who is torn apart by financial problems. The family eventually comes together to fight for their right to a living wage.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is about a group of workers who are fighting for their right to safe working conditions?

  1. Devdas

  2. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

  3. Saathiya

  4. Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Saathiya is a 2002 Indian romantic drama film directed by Shaad Ali. The film follows the story of a young couple who are forced to work in dangerous conditions in order to make ends meet. The couple eventually fights for their right to safe working conditions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is about a group of workers who are fighting for their right to equal pay?

  1. Chalte Chalte

  2. Salaam Namaste

  3. Dostana

  4. Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Dostana is a 2008 Indian romantic comedy film directed by Tarun Mansukhani. The film follows the story of two men who pretend to be gay in order to rent an apartment together. The men eventually fall in love with two women and fight for their right to equal pay.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is about a group of workers who are fighting for their right to a pension?

  1. 3 Idiots

  2. PK

  3. Bajrangi Bhaijaan

  4. Sultan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

PK is a 2014 Indian satirical comedy-drama film directed by Rajkumar Hirani. The film follows the story of an alien who comes to Earth and learns about the problems of humanity. PK eventually fights for the right of workers to a pension.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is about a group of workers who are fighting for their right to healthcare?

  1. Dangal

  2. Secret Superstar

  3. Padmaavat

  4. Sanju
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Secret Superstar is a 2017 Indian musical drama film directed by Advait Chandan. The film follows the story of a young girl who dreams of becoming a singer. The girl eventually fights for her right to healthcare after she is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is about a group of workers who are fighting for their right to education?

  1. Uri: The Surgical Strike

  2. The Tashkent Files

  3. Article 15

  4. Bala
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Article 15 is a 2019 Indian crime drama film directed by Anubhav Sinha. The film follows the story of a police officer who is investigating a case of caste-based discrimination. The officer eventually fights for the right of workers to education.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is about a group of workers who are fighting for their right to housing?

  1. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan

  2. Thappad

  3. Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl

  4. Mimi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Thappad is a 2020 Indian drama film directed by Anubhav Sinha. The film follows the story of a woman who is abused by her husband. The woman eventually fights for her right to housing after she leaves her husband.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is about a group of workers who are fighting for their right to a clean environment?

  1. Coolie No. 1

  2. Laxmii

  3. Bell Bottom

  4. Sooryavanshi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sooryavanshi is a 2021 Indian action film directed by Rohit Shetty. The film follows the story of a police officer who is investigating a terrorist plot. The officer eventually fights for the right of workers to a clean environment after he discovers that the terrorists are planning to attack a chemical plant.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is about a group of workers who are fighting for their right to a say in the workplace?

  1. 83

  2. Jersey

  3. Bachchhan Paandey

  4. Samrat Prithviraj
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Jersey is a 2022 Indian sports drama film directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri. The film follows the story of a former cricketer who returns to the sport in order to provide for his family. The cricketer eventually fights for the right of workers to a say in the workplace after he is mistreated by his team's management.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is about a group of workers who are fighting for their right to a fair trial?

  1. Laal Singh Chaddha

  2. Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva

  3. Vikram Vedha

  4. Ponniyin Selvan: I
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Vikram Vedha is a 2022 Indian action thriller film directed by Pushkar and Gayatri. The film follows the story of a police officer who is investigating a series of murders. The officer eventually fights for the right of workers to a fair trial after he discovers that the murders are being committed by a group of vigilantes.

Multiple choice

In the TV series 'Vikings', which legendary Norse warrior is the central character?

  1. Ragnar Lothbrok

  2. Lagertha

  3. Floki

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

Ragnar Lothbrok is the central character in the TV series 'Vikings'. He is a legendary Norse warrior and a renowned Viking chieftain.

Multiple choice

Which TV series portrays the life of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom?

  1. The Crown

  2. Downton Abbey

  3. The Tudors

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

The Crown is a historical drama series that follows the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.

Multiple choice

In the TV series 'Marco Polo', which explorer travels to the court of Kublai Khan in China?

  1. Marco Polo

  2. Ibn Battuta

  3. Zheng He

  4. Vasco da Gama
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Marco Polo is a historical drama series that follows the adventures of the Italian explorer Marco Polo as he travels to the court of Kublai Khan in China.

Multiple choice

In the TV series 'The Last Kingdom', which Saxon warrior fights against the Danish invaders?

  1. Uhtred of Bebbanburg

  2. Alfred the Great

  3. Ragnar Lothbrok

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

The Last Kingdom is a historical drama series that follows the story of Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a Saxon warrior who fights against the Danish invaders.