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

In the 2019 film 'Super Deluxe', directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja, what is the environmental issue that serves as a backdrop to the story?

  1. Air Pollution

  2. Water Pollution

  3. Deforestation

  4. Climate Change
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Super Deluxe touches upon the issue of water pollution and its impact on the lives of people living in a coastal town, highlighting the need for responsible environmental practices.

Multiple choice

Which 2020 film, directed by Rima Das, follows the journey of a young girl who discovers the beauty of her natural surroundings while growing up in a remote village?

  1. Thappad

  2. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan

  3. Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl

  4. Bulbul Can Sing
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bulbul Can Sing explores the themes of nature, childhood, and the connection between humans and the environment through the eyes of a young girl living in a rural village.

Multiple choice

In the 2021 film 'Sardar Udham', directed by Shoojit Sircar, what is the environmental issue that is subtly woven into the narrative?

  1. Air Pollution

  2. Water Pollution

  3. Deforestation

  4. Climate Change
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sardar Udham incorporates the issue of deforestation as a backdrop to the story, highlighting the impact of British colonial policies on the natural environment of India.

Multiple choice

Which 2022 film, directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra, follows the journey of a young man who returns to his village to revive a dying river?

  1. Gangubai Kathiawadi

  2. RRR

  3. The Kashmir Files

  4. Dobaara
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dobaara tells the story of a young man who returns to his village to revive the dying river that once sustained his community, highlighting the importance of water conservation and environmental restoration.

Multiple choice

In the film "Jaws", what is the name of the suspenseful theme music that plays whenever the shark is near?

  1. The Shark Theme

  2. The Jaws Theme

  3. The Sea Theme

  4. The Beach Theme
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The "Jaws Theme" is a two-note motif composed by John Williams and is one of the most recognizable themes in film history.

Multiple choice

Which film features a character who becomes a fashion icon after her makeover?

  1. Pretty Woman

  2. The Devil Wears Prada

  3. Clueless

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

In Pretty Woman, Julia Roberts' character, Vivian Ward, undergoes a transformation and becomes a fashion icon after her makeover by Vivian's friend, Kit De Luca.

Multiple choice

Which of these is not a major regional film industry in India?

  1. Telugu Cinema

  2. Kannada Cinema

  3. Bengali Cinema

  4. Hollywood
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Hollywood is the film industry based in the United States, while Telugu, Kannada, and Bengali are major regional film industries in India.

Multiple choice

Which legendary filmmaker is known as the 'Father of Indian Cinema'?

  1. Dadasaheb Phalke

  2. Satyajit Ray

  3. Ritwik Ghatak

  4. Guru Dutt
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dadasaheb Phalke is widely regarded as the 'Father of Indian Cinema' for his pioneering work in the early days of Indian filmmaking.

Multiple choice

Which regional film industry is often referred to as 'Tollywood'?

  1. Telugu Cinema

  2. Tamil Cinema

  3. Malayalam Cinema

  4. Kannada Cinema
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu Cinema, based in the state of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, is popularly known as 'Tollywood'.

Multiple choice

Which iconic Bengali filmmaker is known for his trilogy 'The Apu Trilogy'?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Ritwik Ghatak

  3. Mrinal Sen

  4. Buddhadeb Dasgupta
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Satyajit Ray, a renowned Bengali filmmaker, is celebrated for his 'The Apu Trilogy', which includes the films 'Pather Panchali', 'Aparajito', and 'Apur Sansar'.

Multiple choice

Which regional film industry is often referred to as 'Mollywood'?

  1. Malayalam Cinema

  2. Marathi Cinema

  3. Gujarati Cinema

  4. Punjabi Cinema
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Malayalam Cinema, based in the state of Kerala, is popularly known as 'Mollywood'.

Multiple choice

Which legendary Tamil actor is known as the 'Superstar' of Indian cinema?

  1. Rajinikanth

  2. Kamal Haasan

  3. Vijay

  4. Ajith Kumar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rajinikanth, a prominent Tamil actor, has earned the title of 'Superstar' for his immense popularity and iconic status in Indian cinema.

Multiple choice

Which regional film industry is often referred to as 'Kollywood'?

  1. Tamil Cinema

  2. Telugu Cinema

  3. Kannada Cinema

  4. Malayalam Cinema
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil Cinema, based in the state of Tamil Nadu, is popularly known as 'Kollywood'.

Multiple choice

Which iconic Kannada filmmaker is known for his film 'Samskara'?

  1. Girish Kasaravalli

  2. T.S. Nagabharana

  3. P. Lankesh

  4. Pattabhirama Reddy
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Pattabhirama Reddy, a renowned Kannada filmmaker, is celebrated for his film 'Samskara', which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in 1971.

Multiple choice

Which regional film industry is often referred to as 'Chandanavana'?

  1. Kannada Cinema

  2. Marathi Cinema

  3. Gujarati Cinema

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

Kannada Cinema, based in the state of Karnataka, is popularly known as 'Chandanavana'.