In the past decade, UPSC and State PSC exams have increasingly included questions on cinema history, cultural milestones, and major personalities from Indian films. This post brings you 10 carefully selected multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from actual exams conducted over the last 10 years, focusing on UPSC Cinema GK.
Whether you’re preparing for UPSC Prelims, State PSCs, or other public sector exams, this practice post will boost your prep with high-quality questions and in-depth explanations on UPSC Cinema GK.
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Are you ready to test your cinema knowledge? The set of UPSC cinema GK practice questions given below is based on the questions that have been asked in the earlier UPSC exams. Solve all 10 questions and know how strong your preparation is.
✅ Quick Tip Before You Begin
📝 Take a moment to note your answers separately—you’ll find detailed explanations after the MCQs to help you learn faster and smarter. Don’t just guess—try to recall what you’ve read or watched!
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Table of Contents
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UPSC Cinema GK Questions from the Last 10 Years (Part 5)
1. Which film is widely regarded as the first talkie in Indian cinema?
A. Raja Harishchandra
B. Alam Ara
C. Shirin Farhad
D. Devdas
✅ Answer: B. Alam Ara
📝 Explanation: Released in 1931, Alam Ara was India’s first sound film (talkie), revolutionizing Indian cinema by introducing synchronized audio dialogue.
2. Who was the music composer of the film ‘Guide’ (1965)?
A. Naushad
B. R.D. Burman
C. S.D. Burman
D. Shankar-Jaikishan
✅ Answer: C. S.D. Burman
📝 Explanation: S.D. Burman composed the soulful and timeless music for this Vijay Anand-Raj Kapoor classic.
3. The film ‘Mother India’ lost the Oscar by how many votes?
A. 2
B. 1
C. 3
D. 4
✅ Answer: B. 1
📝 Explanation: At the 1958 Oscars, Mother India narrowly lost the Best Foreign Language Film Award by just one vote.
4. Which film is India’s official entry to the Oscars in 2023?
A. Kantara
B. The Kashmir Files
C. Chhello Show
D. RRR
✅ Answer: C. Chhello Show
📝 Explanation: Gujarati film “Chhello Show” (Last Film Show) was selected as India’s entry for the 95th Academy Awards.
5. Who directed the award-winning film ‘Pather Panchali’?
A. Ritwik Ghatak
B. Satyajit Ray
C. Mrinal Sen
D. Guru Dutt
✅ Answer: B. Satyajit Ray
📝 Explanation: Pather Panchali, Ray’s debut, is considered a milestone in Indian cinema and earned global acclaim.
6. Which award did Lata Mangeshkar receive in 2001?
A. Padma Bhushan
B. Bharat Ratna
C. Dadasaheb Phalke Award
D. Padma Vibhushan
✅ Answer: B. Bharat Ratna
📝 Explanation: India’s highest civilian award was conferred upon Lata Mangeshkar in 2001.
7. Which initiative was prominently highlighted at the 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2022?
A. India @75
B. 75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow
C. One Earth, One Family, One Future
D. Cinema for Peace ✅ Answer: B. 75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow 📝 Explanation: IFFI 2022 highlighted the “75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow” initiative under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
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8. Who among the following was never a playback singer?
A. Kishore Kumar
B. Manna Dey
C. Satyajit Ray
D. Mukesh
✅ Answer: C. Satyajit Ray
📝 Explanation: Satyajit Ray was a director, screenwriter, and music composer—but not a playback singer.
9. Which legendary actor starred in the movie ‘Mughal-e-Azam’?
A. Ashok Kumar
B. Raj Kapoor
C. Dilip Kumar
D. Rajendra Kumar
✅ Answer: C. Dilip Kumar
📝 Explanation: Dilip Kumar played Prince Salim in this classic historical epic.
10. Which of these films is based on India’s Mars Mission?
A. Parmanu
B. Uri
C. Mission Mangal
D. Antariksh
✅ Answer: C. Mission Mangal
📝 Explanation: “Mission Mangal” is a dramatized depiction of the 2013 Mangalyaan mission.
📝 Summary of UPSC Cinema GK MCQs – Part 5
- Total Questions: 10
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
- Topics Covered: Films, Personalities, Awards, History
- Best For: UPSC, PSCs, and other competitive exams
- Includes: MCQs with Explanations and FAQs
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FAQs about UPSC Cinema GK Questions
Q1. Are cinema-related questions common in UPSC exams?
Yes, particularly in GS papers, Prelims, and cultural awareness sections.
Q2. How can I prepare for Cinema GK?
Read regularly about Indian cinema history, milestone films, awards, and biographies of iconic artists.
Q3. Are these questions updated for 2025?
Yes, the selection is based on trends observed till mid-2025.
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Further Reading
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