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 a commentary on the Indian police force?

  1. Singham

  2. Dabangg

  3. Rowdy Rathore

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above films are commentaries on the Indian police force.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is a critique of the Indian bureaucracy?

  1. Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro

  2. Khosla Ka Ghosla

  3. Bheja Fry

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above films are critiques of the Indian bureaucracy.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is a commentary on the Indian religious establishment?

  1. PK

  2. Oh My God

  3. Jolly LLB 2

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above films are commentaries on the Indian religious establishment.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is a critique of the Indian dowry system?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above films are critiques of the Indian dowry system.

Multiple choice

Which film director is known for his exploration of racial and ethnic identity in his films?

  1. Martin Scorsese

  2. Quentin Tarantino

  3. Spike Lee

  4. Steven Spielberg
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Spike Lee is an American filmmaker who is known for his exploration of racial and ethnic identity in his films. Some of his notable works include 'Do the Right Thing', 'Malcolm X', and 'BlacKkKlansman'.

Multiple choice

Which film by Mani Ratnam explores the caste system and its impact on love and marriage?

  1. Nayakan

  2. Roja

  3. Bombay

  4. Dil Se
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Bombay is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Mani Ratnam. The film explores the caste system and its impact on love and marriage, set against the backdrop of the 1992-1993 Bombay riots.

Multiple choice

In which film does a Dalit woman fight against the oppressive caste system and becomes a symbol of resistance?

  1. Fandry

  2. Sairat

  3. Court

  4. Article 15
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Fandry is a 2013 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Nagraj Manjule. The film tells the story of a Dalit woman who fights against the oppressive caste system and becomes a symbol of resistance.

Multiple choice

Which film by Mira Nair explores the lives of three women from different social classes in Delhi?

  1. Salaam Bombay!

  2. Monsoon Wedding

  3. The Namesake

  4. Queen of Katwe
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Monsoon Wedding is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film directed by Mira Nair. The film explores the lives of three women from different social classes in Delhi, as they prepare for a monsoon wedding.

Multiple choice

In which film does a young woman from a lower caste falls in love with an upper-caste man, leading to a tragic conflict?

  1. Omkara

  2. Devdas

  3. Black

  4. Parineeta
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Parineeta is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Pradeep Sarkar. The film tells the story of a young woman from a lower caste who falls in love with an upper-caste man, leading to a tragic conflict.

Multiple choice

Which film by Rituparno Ghosh explores the complex relationship between a wealthy landlord and his Dalit servant?

  1. Chokher Bali

  2. Unishe April

  3. The Last Lear

  4. Chitrangada
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Unishe April is a 1994 Indian Bengali-language drama film directed by Rituparno Ghosh. The film explores the complex relationship between a wealthy landlord and his Dalit servant.

Multiple choice

In which film does a group of Dalit women form a cooperative to fight against poverty and oppression?

  1. Sardar

  2. Sairat

  3. Article 15

  4. Lipstick Under My Burkha
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sardar is a 2017 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Pravin Tarde. The film tells the story of a group of Dalit women who form a cooperative to fight against poverty and oppression.

Multiple choice

Which film by Deepa Mehta explores the lives of three women from different generations in a Punjabi family?

  1. Earth

  2. Fire

  3. Water

  4. Bollywood/Hollywood
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Water is a 2005 Indian drama film directed by Deepa Mehta. The film explores the lives of three women from different generations in a Punjabi family, set against the backdrop of the Partition of India in 1947.

Multiple choice

In which film does a Dalit man becomes a successful businessman and challenges the caste system?

  1. The Lunchbox

  2. Piku

  3. Vicky Donor

  4. Masaan
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Explanation

Masaan is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Neeraj Ghaywan. The film tells the story of a Dalit man who becomes a successful businessman and challenges the caste system.

Multiple choice

Which film by Anurag Kashyap explores the lives of four women from different social backgrounds in Mumbai?

  1. Gangs of Wasseypur

  2. Ugly

  3. Bombay Velvet

  4. Raman Raghav 2.0
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ugly is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller film directed by Anurag Kashyap. The film explores the lives of four women from different social backgrounds in Mumbai.

Multiple choice

In which film does a young woman from a lower caste falls in love with a man from a higher caste, leading to a violent conflict?

  1. Bajirao Mastani

  2. Padmaavat

  3. Jodhaa Akbar

  4. Devdas
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Jodhaa Akbar is a 2008 Indian epic historical drama film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film tells the story of a young woman from a lower caste who falls in love with a man from a higher caste, leading to a violent conflict.