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

In the novel "The Taekwondo Kid" by Robert Mark Kamen, what is the name of the technique that Daniel LaRusso uses to defeat Johnny Lawrence in the final match of the All Valley Karate Tournament?

  1. The Crane Kick

  2. The Roundhouse Kick

  3. The Back Kick

  4. The Sweep Kick
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Crane Kick is the technique that Daniel LaRusso uses to defeat Johnny Lawrence in the final match of the All Valley Karate Tournament. It is a powerful and graceful kick that requires precise timing and balance.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is known for its realistic portrayal of poverty in rural India?

  1. Slumdog Millionaire

  2. Mother India

  3. Lagaan

  4. 3 Idiots
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mother India (1957) is widely recognized for its powerful and realistic depiction of poverty and social struggles in rural India.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Salaam Bombay!', the protagonist Krishna is forced to work as a:

  1. Shoe shiner

  2. Street performer

  3. Beggar

  4. Factory worker
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In 'Salaam Bombay!' (1988), Krishna, a young boy, is forced to work as a shoe shiner to survive on the streets of Mumbai.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films explores the issue of bonded labor in India?

  1. Gangs of Wasseypur

  2. Black Friday

  3. The Lunchbox

  4. Peepli Live
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Peepli Live (2010) is a satirical film that sheds light on the issue of bonded labor and farmer suicides in rural India.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Slumdog Millionaire', the protagonist Jamal Malik lives in which slum of Mumbai?

  1. Dharavi

  2. Juhu

  3. Bandra

  4. Andheri
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Explanation

Jamal Malik, the protagonist of 'Slumdog Millionaire' (2008), lives in Dharavi, one of the largest slums in Asia.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films depicts the struggles of a poor family in urban India?

  1. Paan Singh Tomar

  2. Piku

  3. Vicky Donor

  4. Nil Battey Sannata
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Nil Battey Sannata (2016) follows the story of a single mother who works as a domestic helper while striving to provide a better life for her daughter.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Masaan', the protagonist Deepak belongs to which marginalized community?

  1. Dalit

  2. Adivasi

  3. Muslim

  4. Christian
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Explanation

Deepak, the protagonist of 'Masaan' (2015), belongs to the Dalit community, which faces social discrimination and poverty in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films explores the issue of child labor in India?

  1. Chak De! India

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. Iqbal

  4. Stanley Ka Dabba
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Stanley Ka Dabba (2011) is a film that highlights the issue of child labor and poverty through the story of a young boy who shares his lunch with a hungry classmate.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films depicts the struggles of a poor farmer in India?

  1. Swades

  2. Rang De Basanti

  3. Lagaan

  4. Chak De! India
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Lagaan (2001) is a period film set in 1893 that follows the story of a group of villagers who challenge British rule by refusing to pay taxes.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Kaagaz Ke Phool', the protagonist Suresh Sinha is a:

  1. Poet

  2. Journalist

  3. Filmmaker

  4. Actor
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Suresh Sinha, the protagonist of 'Kaagaz Ke Phool' (1959), is a struggling filmmaker who faces financial difficulties and personal setbacks.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films explores the issue of poverty and social inequality in urban India?

  1. 3 Idiots

  2. My Name Is Khan

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Kal Ho Naa Ho
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B Correct answer
Explanation

My Name Is Khan (2010) follows the story of Rizwan Khan, a Muslim man with Asperger's syndrome, who faces discrimination and prejudice in post-9/11 America.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films depicts the struggles of a poor family in rural India during the British Raj?

  1. Mother India

  2. Lagaan

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. Swades
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mother India (1957) is set in rural India during the British Raj and follows the story of a poor farmer and his family who struggle to survive.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films explores the issue of poverty and homelessness in urban India?

  1. Slumdog Millionaire

  2. Salaam Bombay!

  3. Peepli Live

  4. Nil Battey Sannata
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Slumdog Millionaire (2008) follows the story of Jamal Malik, a young man from the slums of Mumbai, who participates in a television game show and faces various challenges along the way.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood couple tied the knot in a lavish ceremony at Lake Como, Italy?

  1. Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh

  2. Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli

  3. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas

  4. Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja
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Explanation

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh exchanged vows in a grand wedding ceremony held at Lake Como, Italy, in November 2018.

Multiple choice

Who among these Bollywood actresses is married to the renowned cricketer Virat Kohli?

  1. Katrina Kaif

  2. Kareena Kapoor Khan

  3. Anushka Sharma

  4. Alia Bhatt
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli got married in a private ceremony in Italy in December 2017.