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 film editor is known for his work in the films of Anurag Basu?

  1. Pooja Ladha Surti

  2. Meghna Manchanda

  3. Aarif Sheikh

  4. Shweta Venkat Mathew
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Shweta Venkat Mathew is known for her editing work in the films of Anurag Basu, including Barfi! (2012), Jagga Jasoos (2017), and Ludo (2020).

Multiple choice

Which film editor is known for his work in the films of Sriram Raghavan?

  1. Meghna Manchanda

  2. Aarif Sheikh

  3. Shweta Venkat Mathew

  4. Pooja Ladha Surti
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Pooja Ladha Surti is known for her editing work in the films of Sriram Raghavan, including Ek Hasina Thi (2004), Johnny Gaddaar (2007), Badlapur (2015), and Andhadhun (2018).

Multiple choice

Which film editor is known for his work in the films of Neeraj Pandey?

  1. Aarif Sheikh

  2. Shweta Venkat Mathew

  3. Pooja Ladha Surti

  4. Hemanti Sarkar
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Shweta Venkat Mathew is known for her editing work in the films of Neeraj Pandey, including A Wednesday (2008), Special 26 (2013), Baby (2015), and Aiyaary (2018).

Multiple choice

Which film editor is known for his work in the films of Vikramaditya Motwane?

  1. Pooja Ladha Surti

  2. Hemanti Sarkar

  3. Aarif Sheikh

  4. Meghna Manchanda
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Aarif Sheikh is known for his editing work in the films of Vikramaditya Motwane, including Udaan (2010), Lootera (2013), and Bhavesh Joshi Superhero (2018).

Multiple choice

Which film editor is known for his work in the films of Abhishek Chaubey?

  1. Hemanti Sarkar

  2. Aarif Sheikh

  3. Meghna Manchanda

  4. Pooja Ladha Surti
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hemanti Sarkar is known for her editing work in the films of Abhishek Chaubey, including Ishqiya (2010), Dedh Ishqiya (2014), and Sonchiriya (2019).

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director is known for his realistic and socially conscious films, often dealing with issues of poverty, caste, and discrimination?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Raj Kapoor

  3. Guru Dutt

  4. Bimal Roy
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Satyajit Ray is considered one of the greatest filmmakers of all time and is known for his realistic and socially conscious films, often dealing with issues of poverty, caste, and discrimination.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film is often considered to be the first talkie film?

  1. Alam Ara

  2. Raja Harishchandra

  3. Dada Saheb Phalke

  4. Mother India
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Alam Ara was the first Indian talkie film, released in 1931.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director is known for his films that explore the lives of ordinary people and their struggles?

  1. Ritwik Ghatak

  2. Mrinal Sen

  3. Shyam Benegal

  4. Mani Ratnam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ritwik Ghatak is known for his films that explore the lives of ordinary people and their struggles, often set against the backdrop of social and political change.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film is often considered to be the first blockbuster?

  1. Sholay

  2. Mother India

  3. Mughal-e-Azam

  4. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
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Explanation

Sholay was the first Indian film to gross over ₹100 million and is considered to be the first blockbuster.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director is known for his films that explore the themes of love, loss, and longing?

  1. Yash Chopra

  2. Sanjay Leela Bhansali

  3. Karan Johar

  4. Imtiaz Ali
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Explanation

Yash Chopra is known for his films that explore the themes of love, loss, and longing, often set against the backdrop of beautiful scenery.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film is often considered to be the first superhero film?

  1. Mr. India

  2. Shaktimaan

  3. Krrish

  4. Ra.One
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Explanation

Mr. India was the first Indian superhero film, released in 1987.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director is known for his films that explore the themes of identity, belonging, and displacement?

  1. Mira Nair

  2. Deepa Mehta

  3. Gurinder Chadha

  4. Ang Lee
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Explanation

Mira Nair is known for her films that explore the themes of identity, belonging, and displacement, often set against the backdrop of different cultures and countries.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film is often considered to be the first horror film?

  1. Mahal

  2. Bees Saal Baad

  3. Kohraa

  4. Raat
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Explanation

Mahal was the first Indian horror film, released in 1949.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film director is known for his films that explore the themes of violence, crime, and corruption?

  1. Ram Gopal Varma

  2. Anurag Kashyap

  3. Prakash Jha

  4. Tigmanshu Dhulia
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Explanation

Ram Gopal Varma is known for his films that explore the themes of violence, crime, and corruption, often set against the backdrop of the Mumbai underworld.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film is often considered to be the first science fiction film?

  1. 2001: A Space Odyssey

  2. Star Wars

  3. Alien

  4. The Terminator
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A Correct answer
Explanation

2001: A Space Odyssey was the first science fiction film, released in 1968.