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 Bollywood actor played the role of MS Dhoni in the movie 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story'?

  1. Sushant Singh Rajput

  2. Ranbir Kapoor

  3. Hrithik Roshan

  4. Varun Dhawan
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Sushant Singh Rajput played the role of MS Dhoni in the movie 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story', which is based on the life of the former Indian cricket captain.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie is based on the life of Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia?

  1. Bhaichung Bhutia: The Making of a Legend

  2. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  3. Dangal

  4. Sultan
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The Bollywood movie 'Bhaichung Bhutia: The Making of a Legend' is based on the life of Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest Indian footballers of all time.

Multiple choice

In the film Elysium, what is the name of the space station where the wealthy live?

  1. Elysium

  2. The Elysian Fields

  3. The Elysian City

  4. The Elysian Paradise
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Elysium is the name of the space station where the wealthy live in Elysium and is a symbol of the inequality between the rich and the poor.

Multiple choice

Which legendary stuntman performed the iconic motorcycle jump over the Great Wall of China in the film 'The Great Wall'?

  1. Tom Cruise

  2. Jackie Chan

  3. Evel Knievel

  4. Jason Statham
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Matt Mingus, a professional stuntman known for his daring feats, executed the impressive motorcycle jump over the Great Wall of China in 'The Great Wall'.

Multiple choice

Who directed the first Percy Jackson film?

  1. Chris Columbus

  2. Alfonso Cuarón

  3. Mike Newell

  4. Thor Freudenthal
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Chris Columbus directed the first Percy Jackson film, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.

Multiple choice

Which actor played the role of Percy Jackson in the film series?

  1. Logan Lerman

  2. Dylan O'Brien

  3. Brandon T. Jackson

  4. Alexandra Daddario
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Logan Lerman played the role of Percy Jackson in the Percy Jackson film series.

Multiple choice

Who played the role of Grover Underwood in the film series?

  1. Brandon T. Jackson

  2. Logan Lerman

  3. Jake Abel

  4. Alexandra Daddario
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Brandon T. Jackson played the role of Grover Underwood in the Percy Jackson film series.

Multiple choice

Who played the role of Poseidon in the film series?

  1. Kevin McKidd

  2. Sean Bean

  3. Pierce Brosnan

  4. Uma Thurman
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Kevin McKidd played the role of Poseidon in the Percy Jackson film series.

Multiple choice

Who is the director of the second Percy Jackson film, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters?

  1. Thor Freudenthal

  2. Chris Columbus

  3. Mike Newell

  4. Alfonso Cuarón
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Thor Freudenthal directed the second Percy Jackson film, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters.

Multiple choice

Who played the role of Annabeth Chase in the film series?

  1. Alexandra Daddario

  2. Logan Lerman

  3. Brandon T. Jackson

  4. Jake Abel
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Alexandra Daddario played the role of Annabeth Chase in the Percy Jackson film series.

Multiple choice

Which actor played the role of Luke Castellan in the film series?

  1. Jake Abel

  2. Logan Lerman

  3. Brandon T. Jackson

  4. Alexandra Daddario
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Jake Abel played the role of Luke Castellan in the Percy Jackson film series.

Multiple choice

Which actress is known for her roles in films like "Mother India", "Mughal-e-Azam", and "Pakeezah"?

  1. Nargis

  2. Madhubala

  3. Meena Kumari

  4. Waheeda Rehman
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Meena Kumari is known for her powerful performances and is considered one of the greatest actresses of Indian cinema.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the "Nightingale of India" and has acted in films like "Baiju Bawra" and "Barsaat"?

  1. Lata Mangeshkar

  2. Asha Bhosle

  3. Geeta Dutt

  4. Sharda Sinha
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Lata Mangeshkar is a renowned singer and actress, known for her melodious voice and versatile acting skills.

Multiple choice

Which actress is known for her roles in films like "Guide", "Jewel Thief", and "Teesri Kasam"?

  1. Waheeda Rehman

  2. Sharmila Tagore

  3. Asha Parekh

  4. Sadhana Shivdasani
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Waheeda Rehman is known for her grace and elegance, and is considered one of the most respected actresses of Indian cinema.

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Who is known as the "Tragedy Queen" of Indian cinema and has acted in films like "Devdas", "Umrao Jaan", and "Pyaasa"?

  1. Meena Kumari

  2. Madhubala

  3. Nargis

  4. Waheeda Rehman
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Meena Kumari is known for her portrayal of tragic characters and is considered one of the greatest actresses of Indian cinema.