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Women in Media and History

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Attempt a diverse range of questions highlighting the achievements of women in history, global media, politics, and literature. The set covers famous celebrities, historical firsts, influential leaders, and notable authors. This material helps build a strong foundation for the general knowledge sections of various competitive exams.

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Women in Media and History Questions

Multiple choice

Who was the oldest actress to win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress?

  1. Peggy Ashcroft

  2. Jessica Tandy

  3. Beatrice Straight

  4. Ruth Gordon
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Peggy Ashcroft was 77 years old when she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in A Passage to India (1984).

Multiple choice

Which actress has been nominated for the most Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actress?

  1. Meryl Streep

  2. Glenn Close

  3. Amy Adams

  4. Cate Blanchett
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Meryl Streep has been nominated for six Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actress, more than any other actress.

Multiple choice

Which actress has won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for a performance in a foreign language film?

  1. Sophia Loren

  2. Anna Magnani

  3. Ingrid Bergman

  4. Marion Cotillard
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Sophia Loren won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the Italian film Two Women (1961).

Multiple choice

Which actress has won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for a performance in a musical?

  1. Rita Moreno

  2. Chita Rivera

  3. Liza Minnelli

  4. Catherine Zeta-Jones
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Rita Moreno won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the musical West Side Story (1961).

Multiple choice

Which actress has won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for a performance in a horror film?

  1. Ruth Gordon

  2. Piper Laurie

  3. Sissy Spacek

  4. Whoopi Goldberg
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Ruth Gordon won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the horror film Rosemary's Baby (1968).

Multiple choice

Which actress has won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for a performance in a comedy film?

  1. Helen Hunt

  2. Dianne Wiest

  3. Maggie Smith

  4. Emma Thompson
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Helen Hunt won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the comedy film As Good as It Gets (1997).

Multiple choice

Which actress has won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for a performance in a drama film?

  1. Anne Hathaway

  2. Rachel Weisz

  3. Cate Blanchett

  4. Viola Davis
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Anne Hathaway won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the drama film Les Misérables (2012).

Multiple choice

Which actress has won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for a performance in a biographical film?

  1. Lupita Nyong'o

  2. Jennifer Lawrence

  3. Alicia Vikander

  4. Regina King
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Lupita Nyong'o won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the biographical film 12 Years a Slave (2013).

Multiple choice

Which actress has won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for a performance in a historical film?

  1. Cate Blanchett

  2. Judi Dench

  3. Helen Mirren

  4. Nicole Kidman
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Cate Blanchett won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the historical film Elizabeth (1998).

Multiple choice

Which actress has won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for a performance in a science fiction film?

  1. Sigourney Weaver

  2. Jodie Foster

  3. Susan Sarandon

  4. Geena Davis
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Sigourney Weaver won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the science fiction film Aliens (1986).

Multiple choice

Which actress has won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for a performance in a fantasy film?

  1. Cate Blanchett

  2. Tilda Swinton

  3. Helena Bonham Carter

  4. Michelle Yeoh
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Cate Blanchett won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the fantasy film The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003).

Multiple choice

Which actress has won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for a performance in an animated film?

  1. Maggie Smith

  2. Angela Bassett

  3. Octavia Spencer

  4. Allison Janney
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Maggie Smith won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her voice performance in the animated film Shrek 2 (2004).

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Scarlet Pimpernel's wife?

  1. Marguerite St. Just

  2. Suzanne de Tournay

  3. Louise de Valmorin

  4. Henriette de Beauvais
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Marguerite St. Just is the wife of Sir Percy Blakeney and a French aristocrat who is rescued by the Scarlet Pimpernel.

Multiple choice

Which female comedian broke barriers and became one of the most successful stand-ups of her time, known for her self-deprecating humor and sharp wit?

  1. Joan Rivers

  2. Ellen DeGeneres

  3. Wanda Sykes

  4. Sarah Silverman
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Joan Rivers' fearless and often controversial humor made her a trailblazing figure in stand-up comedy.

Multiple choice

Who is known for her unique brand of observational humor, often exploring topics such as race, gender, and culture with a sharp wit and a keen eye for detail?

  1. Michelle Wolf

  2. Phoebe Robinson

  3. Aparna Nancherla

  4. Iliza Shlesinger
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Michelle Wolf's fearless and often controversial humor has made her a popular figure in stand-up comedy.