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

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best film at the Chennai International Film Festival (CIFF)?

  1. Golden Crow Pheasant

  2. Silver Crow Pheasant

  3. Bronze Crow Pheasant

  4. Special Jury Award
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Explanation

The Golden Crow Pheasant is the highest award given to the best film at the Chennai International Film Festival (CIFF).

Multiple choice

Which iconic Indian film, released in 1957, is considered a landmark in terms of its portrayal of a strong and independent female protagonist?

  1. Mother India

  2. Pyaasa

  3. Do Bigha Zamin

  4. Naya Daur
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Mother India, directed by Mehboob Khan, is widely regarded as a classic Indian film that broke stereotypes and presented a powerful portrayal of a rural woman's resilience and strength.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2018, sparked a national conversation about sexual harassment and the #MeToo movement in India?

  1. Padmaavat

  2. Sanju

  3. Raazi

  4. Pink
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Pink, directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, addressed the issue of sexual harassment and consent, resonating with audiences and igniting a nationwide discussion on gender equality and women's safety.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian film movement that emerged in the 1970s and aimed to create more realistic and socially relevant cinema, often focusing on women's issues?

  1. Parallel Cinema

  2. New Wave Cinema

  3. Indian New Cinema

  4. Art Cinema
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Parallel Cinema, also known as the Indian New Wave, was a significant movement in Indian cinema that sought to break away from mainstream commercial films and explore more realistic and socially conscious themes, including women's issues.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2019, addressed the issue of menstrual hygiene and the stigma surrounding it, sparking a national conversation?

  1. Pad Man

  2. Article 15

  3. Gully Boy

  4. Uri: The Surgical Strike
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Pad Man, directed by R. Balki, tackled the taboo subject of menstrual hygiene and the challenges faced by women in rural India, raising awareness and promoting positive change.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian film, released in 2016, that explored the issue of domestic violence and the struggles faced by women in abusive relationships?

  1. Pink

  2. Neerja

  3. Dangal

  4. Dear Zindagi
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Pink, directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, delved into the issue of domestic violence and the challenges faced by women seeking justice in the legal system.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian film, released in 2017, that addressed the issue of child marriage and the fight against it?

  1. Dangal

  2. Secret Superstar

  3. Newton

  4. Mukkabaaz
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Explanation

Secret Superstar, directed by Advait Chandan, tackled the issue of child marriage and the struggles faced by young girls forced into early marriages.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian film, released in 2019, that explored the issue of female infanticide and the fight against it?

  1. Article 15

  2. Thappad

  3. Panga

  4. Mission Mangal
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Explanation

Thappad, directed by Anubhav Sinha, addressed the issue of domestic violence and the struggles faced by women in abusive relationships.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 1975, is considered a pioneering work in environmental cinema, addressing the issue of deforestation?

  1. Sholay

  2. Mrigayaa

  3. Deewar

  4. Aandhi
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Explanation

Mrigayaa, directed by Mrinal Sen, was one of the first Indian films to explicitly address environmental concerns, particularly deforestation and the impact on tribal communities.

Multiple choice

Which 2001 film, directed by Santosh Sivan, explores the conflict between industrial development and environmental preservation in the context of a proposed dam project?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Dil Chahta Hai

  3. Asoka

  4. The Legend of Bhagat Singh
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Asoka, starring Shah Rukh Khan, examines the environmental impact of a dam project and the struggle to balance economic progress with ecological concerns.

Multiple choice

Which 2018 film, directed by Rima Das, focuses on the environmental and social impact of coal mining in rural Assam?

  1. Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi

  2. Padmaavat

  3. Andhadhun

  4. Village Rockstars
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Village Rockstars delves into the lives of children living in a village affected by coal mining, highlighting the environmental degradation and its consequences for the community.

Multiple choice

In the 2019 film 'Article 15', directed by Anubhav Sinha, what is the environmental issue intertwined with the story of caste discrimination?

  1. Water Scarcity

  2. Air Pollution

  3. Deforestation

  4. Climate Change
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Article 15 explores the issue of water scarcity in rural India and its connection to caste discrimination, highlighting the unequal access to resources and the resulting social tensions.

Multiple choice

Which 2020 film, directed by Prashant Nair, follows the journey of a young woman fighting against a corporate giant responsible for environmental pollution?

  1. Thappad

  2. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan

  3. Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl

  4. Chhalaang
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Chhalaang tells the story of a young woman who takes on a corporate giant responsible for polluting her village's water supply, highlighting the importance of environmental activism.

Multiple choice

Which 2022 film, directed by Shaunak Sen, won the Golden Eye award at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival for its exploration of environmental issues?

  1. Gangubai Kathiawadi

  2. RRR

  3. The Kashmir Files

  4. All That Breathes
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Explanation

All That Breathes follows two brothers who run a bird hospital in Delhi, highlighting the impact of air pollution on wildlife and the efforts of individuals to make a difference.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2016, follows the journey of a young boy who discovers the beauty and importance of nature while living in a remote Himalayan village?

  1. Dangal

  2. Sultan

  3. Pink

  4. The Jungle Book
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Explanation

The Jungle Book, directed by Jon Favreau, is an Indian-American production that explores the themes of nature, conservation, and the relationship between humans and the wild.