Film and Visual Communication

Film history, movements and theory

108 Previous Year Questions from 2006–2025 · answers and explanations included

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108 of 108 questions
Question 1 of 108Original Question No.: 33Asked in: December 2006 Paper II

Assertion (A): Piece - to - camera gives authenticity to news. Reason (R): Piece - to - camera is a visual showing the camera man on the spot of the news.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are correct
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
  3. (A) is true but (R) is false
  4. (A) is false but (R) is true
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A. Both (A) and (R) are correct

Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are correct. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 2 of 108Original Question No.: 35Asked in: December 2007 Paper II

Assertion (A): Indian cinema survives on star value. Reason (R): It is rooted in Indian history and culture.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true

Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 3 of 108Original Question No.: 50Asked in: December 2007 Paper II

The dominant cultural conversation is always limited to:

  1. poverty
  2. pleasure
  3. Promises made
  4. consumer products
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B. pleasure

The keyed response is option 2, “pleasure”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 4 of 108Original Question No.: 19Asked in: June 2008 Paper II

A model of a final film product is known as:

  1. Rough cut
  2. Release print
  3. Archival print
  4. Censored print
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B. Release print

The keyed response is option 2, “Release print”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 5 of 108Original Question No.: 40Asked in: June 2008 Paper II

Find the correct order of films that were released:

  1. Mera Naam Joker — Sahib Bibi Aur Gulam — Waqt — Coolie
  2. Sahib Bibi Aur Gulam — Waqt — Mera Naam Joker — Coolie
  3. Waqt — Sahib Bibi Aur Gulam — Mera Naam Joker — Coolie
  4. Sahib Bibi Aur Gulam — Mera Naam Joker — Waqt — Coolie
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B. Sahib Bibi Aur Gulam — Waqt — Mera Naam Joker — Coolie

The keyed response is option 2, “Sahib Bibi Aur Gulam — Waqt — Mera Naam Joker — Coolie”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 6 of 108Original Question No.: 26Asked in: December 2009 Paper II

Assertion (A): It is strongly believed that there is ‘casting couch’ in Bollywood. Reason (R): Talent is not the only criterion for entry and success in Bollywood.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true.

Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 7 of 108Original Question No.: 40Asked in: December 2009 Paper II

Identify the correct chronological sequence of the release of the following:

  1. Citizen Kane – Bicycle Thieves – Nahook of the North – Birth of a Nation.
  2. Birth of a Nation – Bicycle Thieves – Citizen Kane – Nahook of the North.
  3. Nahook of the North – Birth of a Nation – Citizen Kane – Bicycle Thieves.
  4. Birth of a Nation – Nahook of the North – Citizen Kane – Bicycle Thieves.
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D. Birth of a Nation – Nahook of the North – Citizen Kane – Bicycle Thieves.

Option 4 gives the keyed pairing or order: Birth of a Nation – Nahook of the North – Citizen Kane – Bicycle Thieves.. Reconstruct the dates or associations in film history, movements and theory before comparing the four sequences.

Question 8 of 108Original Question No.: 39Asked in: June 2009 Paper II

Find the logical chronology of a moving Visual:

  1. Sequence — Frame — Shot — Film
  2. Frame — Shot — Film — Sequence
  3. Frame — Film — Sequence — Shot
  4. Frame — Shot — Sequence — Film
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D. Frame — Shot — Sequence — Film

The keyed response is option 4, “Frame — Shot — Sequence — Film”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 9 of 108Original Question No.: 8Asked in: December 2010 Paper II

The concept of co-variation contains the notion of

  1. visualisation
  2. division
  3. prediction
  4. enunciation
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C. prediction

The keyed response is option 3, “prediction”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 10 of 108Original Question No.: 16Asked in: December 2010 Paper II

‘Cahiers Du Cinema’ – a film journal was founded by

  1. Andre Bazin
  2. Vittorio De Sica
  3. François Truffaut
  4. Jean Renoir
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A. Andre Bazin

The keyed response is option 1, “Andre Bazin”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 11 of 108Original Question No.: 21Asked in: December 2010 Paper II

Which among the film gauge is usually used for epical production?

  1. 35 mm
  2. 16 mm
  3. 70 mm
  4. 8 mm
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C. 70 mm

The keyed response is option 3, “70 mm”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 12 of 108Original Question No.: 40Asked in: December 2010 Paper II

Match List – I (Films) with List – II (Directors). List – I (Films) List – II (Directors) (a) October (i) Orson Welles (b) Teen Kanya (ii) Akira Kurusawa (c) Citizen Kane (iii) Sergei Eisenstein (d) Seven Samurai (iv) Satyajit Ray Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)

  1. (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
  2. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
  3. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
  4. (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
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D. (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)

Option 4 gives the keyed pairing or order: (iii) (iv) (i) (ii). Reconstruct the dates or associations in film history, movements and theory before comparing the four sequences.

Question 13 of 108Original Question No.: 43Asked in: December 2010 Paper II

Identify the correct sequence of the following:

  1. Treatment – outline – premise – shooting script
  2. Shooting script – outline – premise – treatment
  3. Outline – premise – shooting script – treatment
  4. Premise – outline – treatment – shooting script
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A. Treatment – outline – premise – shooting script

Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: Treatment – outline – premise – shooting script. Reconstruct the dates or associations in film history, movements and theory before comparing the four sequences.

Question 14 of 108Original Question No.: 48Asked in: December 2010 Paper II

With uncensored media, the rulers will pay a price when they face elections if they

  1. share the misery of common people.
  2. share the fate of the victims of disaster.
  3. hear the voice of the disadvantaged.
  4. do not take timely action to avert crises.
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D. do not take timely action to avert crises.

The keyed response is option 4, “do not take timely action to avert crises.”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 15 of 108Original Question No.: 33Asked in: June 2010 Paper II

Assertion (A): India churns out a large number of commercial films from its dream factories with very little focus on creative innovation. Reason (R): The Indian film industry is managed by unskilled and untrained manpower and driven by the aspirations of black money holders.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.

Option 3 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is true, but (R) is false.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 16 of 108Original Question No.: 13Asked in: December 2011 Paper II

Which among the following film formats has never been standardised for industry use?

  1. 8 mm.
  2. 35 mm.
  3. 55 mm.
  4. 70 mm.
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C. 55 mm.

The keyed response is option 3, “55 mm.”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 17 of 108Original Question No.: 29Asked in: December 2011 Paper II

Identify the correct sequence of the process of collecting images to complete a cinema:

  1. Shot – Frame – Sequence – Film
  2. Frame – Shot – Sequence – Film
  3. Film – Shot – Frame – Sequence
  4. Film – Frame – Shot – Sequence
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B. Frame – Shot – Sequence – Film

Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: Frame – Shot – Sequence – Film. Reconstruct the dates or associations in film history, movements and theory before comparing the four sequences.

Question 18 of 108Original Question No.: 31Asked in: December 2011 Paper II

Identify the correct sequence in the process of developing a story for film.

  1. Treatment – Premise – Shooting script – Screenplay
  2. Premise – Treatment – Screenplay – Shooting Script
  3. Premise – Screenplay – Treatment – Shooting Script
  4. Premise – Shooting Script – Screenplay – Treatment
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B. Premise – Treatment – Screenplay – Shooting Script

Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: Premise – Treatment – Screenplay – Shooting Script. Reconstruct the dates or associations in film history, movements and theory before comparing the four sequences.

Question 19 of 108Original Question No.: 45Asked in: December 2011 Paper II

Match List – I (concepts) with List – II (explanations). List – I (Concepts) List – II (Explanations) (a) Media Research (i) Primary data (b) Marketing (ii) Study of Customers as a segment (c) Data of the RNT (iii) A kind of material data (d) Market Research (iv) Study of broadcast audience Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)

  1. (i) (iv) (iii) (ii)
  2. (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
  3. (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
  4. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
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C. (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)

Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: (iv) (iii) (i) (ii). Reconstruct the dates or associations in film history, movements and theory before comparing the four sequences.

Question 20 of 108Original Question No.: 46Asked in: December 2011 Paper II

The Hollywood and Bollywood differ in terms of how they:

  1. build their studios
  2. select their stories
  3. incorporate directors
  4. finance their stories
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D. finance their stories

The keyed response is option 4, “finance their stories”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 21 of 108Original Question No.: 48Asked in: December 2011 Paper II

The ownership pattern of films in Bollywood is essentially:

  1. individual
  2. corporate houses
  3. directors guild
  4. family business units
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D. family business units

The keyed response is option 4, “family business units”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 22 of 108Original Question No.: 49Asked in: December 2011 Paper II

The narrative tradition in Bollywood film industry is:

  1. telling stories
  2. telling directors about finance
  3. telling how to sell films
  4. networking for business
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A. telling stories

The keyed response is option 1, “telling stories”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 23 of 108Original Question No.: 50Asked in: December 2011 Paper II

The similarity between Hollywood and Bollywood film directors is that both:

  1. worked under strict supervision
  2. had no finance
  3. worked on well written scripts
  4. worked only on novels.
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C. worked on well written scripts

The keyed response is option 3, “worked on well written scripts”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 24 of 108Original Question No.: 30Asked in: June 2011 Paper II

Select the correct order of cinematic processes

  1. Direction – Scripting – Cinematography – Editing – Post production
  2. Cinematography – Direction – Scripting – Editing – Post production
  3. Scripting – Direction – Cinematography – Editing – Post production
  4. Editing – Scripting – Direction – Cinematography – Post production
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C. Scripting – Direction – Cinematography – Editing – Post production

The keyed response is option 3, “Scripting – Direction – Cinematography – Editing – Post production”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 25 of 108Original Question No.: 49Asked in: June 2011 Paper II

‘Push Polling’ involves

  1. positive aspects of someone
  2. negative aspects of someone
  3. how to be neutral about someone
  4. how to fight with candidates
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B. negative aspects of someone

The keyed response is option 2, “negative aspects of someone”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 26 of 108Original Question No.: 42Asked in: December 2012 Paper III

The making of a film based on a novel is called adaptation, whereas a novel based on a film is called

  1. Adoption
  2. Novelization
  3. Spinoff
  4. Telecine
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B. Novelization

The keyed response is option 2, “Novelization”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 27 of 108Original Question No.: 43Asked in: December 2012 Paper III

The mathematical ratio between the vertical and the horizontal measurements of a film/video is referred to as

  1. Frame ratio
  2. Format ratio
  3. Size ratio
  4. Aspect ratio
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D. Aspect ratio

The keyed response is option 4, “Aspect ratio”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 28 of 108Original Question No.: 53Asked in: December 2012 Paper III

Assertion (A): The printing technology of massive production will soon be replaced by customised printing, possibly at home. Reason (R): The new technology of communication has already affected the exiting technology through colour Xeroxing.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.

Option 3 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is true, but (R) is false.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 29 of 108Original Question No.: 56Asked in: December 2012 Paper III

Assertion (A): New media has a negative impact on the writing skills of the new generation. Reason (R): New media has altered the art of writing.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A).
  3. (A) is true, (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A).

Option 2 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A).. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 30 of 108Original Question No.: 66Asked in: December 2012 Paper III

Match List – I with the List – II: List – I (Films) List – II (Directors) a. The Birds 1. Robert Flaharty b. Nanook of the North 2. Satyajit Ray c. The Days and Nights in Forest 3. Alfred Hitchcock d. October 4. S.M. Eisenstein Codes: a b c d

  1. 4 3 1 2
  2. 2 4 3 1
  3. 1 2 4 3
  4. 3 1 2 4
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D. 3 1 2 4

Option 4 gives the keyed pairing or order: 3 1 2 4. Reconstruct the dates or associations in film history, movements and theory before comparing the four sequences.

Question 31 of 108Original Question No.: 40Asked in: June 2012 Paper III

What is a Spinoff?

  1. Is the second part of a film made earlier.
  2. Is a new TV serial created by taking elements from an earlier serial.
  3. Is the depiction of a serial murder that happened earlier.
  4. Is a merger of two earlier films.
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B. Is a new TV serial created by taking elements from an earlier serial.

The keyed response is option 2, “Is a new TV serial created by taking elements from an earlier serial.”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 32 of 108Original Question No.: 46Asked in: June 2012 Paper III

Simultaneous presentation of two contradictory visuals is called

  1. Counter point
  2. Counter angle
  3. Counter bias
  4. Counter view
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A. Counter point

The keyed response is option 1, “Counter point”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 33 of 108Original Question No.: 66Asked in: June 2012 Paper III

Match List – I with List – II: List-I List-II (Personality) (Associated with) (a) Edward Muybridge (1) Cinematography (b) Thomas Edison (2) Recording of Animal Movements (c) Louis Lumiere (3) Cathiere Du Cinema (d) Andre Bazin (4) Kinetoscope Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)

  1. (1) (2) (3) (4)
  2. (4) (3) (2) (1)
  3. (2) (4) (1) (3)
  4. (3) (1) (4) (2)
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C. (2) (4) (1) (3)

Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: (2) (4) (1) (3). Reconstruct the dates or associations in film history, movements and theory before comparing the four sequences.

Question 34 of 108Original Question No.: 67Asked in: June 2012 Paper III

Match List – I with List – II: List-I List-II (Film) (Hero) (a) Kashmir Ki Kali (1) Amitabh Bachchan (b) Welcome to Sajjanpur (2) Shammi Kapoor (c) Singham (3) Sreyash Talpade (d) Aarakshan (4) Ajay Devgan Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)

  1. (4) (2) (1) (3)
  2. (1) (4) (3) (2)
  3. (3) (1) (2) (4)
  4. (2) (3) (4) (1)
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D. (2) (3) (4) (1)

Option 4 gives the keyed pairing or order: (2) (3) (4) (1). Reconstruct the dates or associations in film history, movements and theory before comparing the four sequences.

Question 35 of 108Original Question No.: 68Asked in: June 2012 Paper III

Match List – I with List – II: List-I List-II (Terms) (Explanation) (a) Pre-flash (1) Documentary film making movement in Britain (b) Telefilm (2) Documentary film making technique (c) Free cinema (3) Exposing of raw film to soft light before shooting (d) Cinema Verité (4) Film made for television broadcast Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)

  1. (1) (2) (3) (4)
  2. (2) (1) (4) (3)
  3. (3) (4) (1) (2)
  4. (4) (3) (2) (1)
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C. (3) (4) (1) (2)

Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: (3) (4) (1) (2). Reconstruct the dates or associations in film history, movements and theory before comparing the four sequences.

Question 36 of 108Original Question No.: 38Asked in: December 2013 Paper III

The very first film show in India was held at

  1. Calcutta
  2. Bombay
  3. Madras
  4. Delhi
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B. Bombay

The keyed response is option 2, “Bombay”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 37 of 108Original Question No.: 39Asked in: December 2013 Paper III

In film making, panning shots can be described as visual

  1. Art
  2. Convergence
  3. Speeches
  4. Paradigms
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D. Paradigms

The keyed response is option 4, “Paradigms”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 38 of 108Original Question No.: 3Asked in: June 2013 Paper III

Jacobson’s Model of Communication has constituent factors numbering

  1. two
  2. four
  3. six
  4. eight
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C. six

The keyed response is option 3, “six”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 39 of 108Original Question No.: 34Asked in: June 2013 Paper III

‘Ecstasy’ was a movie directed by

  1. Alfred Hitchcock
  2. D.W. Griffith
  3. Sergie Eisenstein
  4. Gustav Machaty
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D. Gustav Machaty

The keyed response is option 4, “Gustav Machaty”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 40 of 108Original Question No.: 35Asked in: June 2013 Paper III

The headquarter of the National Centre of Films for Children and Young People (NCYP) is situated at

  1. Kolkata
  2. Chennai
  3. Pune
  4. Mumbai
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D. Mumbai

The keyed response is option 4, “Mumbai”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 41 of 108Original Question No.: 63Asked in: June 2013 Paper III

Find out the chronological sequence of films that were most popular in the US during 1899-1907:

  1. Pajama Girl, Philadelphia, Inquirer, The Great Train Robbery, The Woman at the bath
  2. The Woman at the bath, The Great Train Robbery, Pajama Girl, Philadelphia Inquirer
  3. Pajama Girl, The Woman at the bath, The Great Train Robbery, Philadelphia Inquirer.
  4. Philadelphia Inquirer, The Woman at the bath, Pajama Girl, The Great Train Robbery
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C. Pajama Girl, The Woman at the bath, The Great Train Robbery, Philadelphia Inquirer.

Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: Pajama Girl, The Woman at the bath, The Great Train Robbery, Philadelphia Inquirer.. Reconstruct the dates or associations in film history, movements and theory before comparing the four sequences.

Question 42 of 108Original Question No.: 65Asked in: June 2013 Paper III

Identify the correct sequence of the steps used by the persuader to get persuades to attend their messages

  1. Need, attention, visualization, satisfaction
  2. Satisfaction, visualization, need, attention
  3. Visualization, need, attention, satisfaction
  4. Attention, need, visualization, satisfaction
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D. Attention, need, visualization, satisfaction

Option 4 gives the keyed pairing or order: Attention, need, visualization, satisfaction. Reconstruct the dates or associations in film history, movements and theory before comparing the four sequences.

Question 43 of 108Original Question No.: 2Asked in: September 2013 Paper II

Communication has a _____ value.

  1. positive
  2. negative
  3. neutral
  4. power
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D. power

The keyed response is option 4, “power”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 44 of 108Original Question No.: 31Asked in: September 2013 Paper II

In which type of shot the subject looks more stronger, imposing, authoritative?

  1. Overhead shot
  2. High angle shot
  3. Eye level shot
  4. Low angle shot
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D. Low angle shot

The keyed response is option 4, “Low angle shot”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 45 of 108Original Question No.: 62Asked in: September 2013 Paper II

Identify correct sequence of films released having secularism as a theme.

  1. Baiju Bawara, Basant Bahar, Tansen, Sangeet Samrat Tansen.
  2. Basant Bahar, Tansen, Baiju Bawara, Sangeet Samrat Tansen.
  3. Sangeet Samrat Tansen, Basant Bahar, Baiju Bawara, Tansen.
  4. Tansen, Baiju Bawara, Basant Bahar, Sangeet Samrat Tansen.
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D. Tansen, Baiju Bawara, Basant Bahar, Sangeet Samrat Tansen.

Option 4 gives the keyed pairing or order: Tansen, Baiju Bawara, Basant Bahar, Sangeet Samrat Tansen.. Reconstruct the dates or associations in film history, movements and theory before comparing the four sequences.

Question 46 of 108Original Question No.: 65Asked in: September 2013 Paper II

Identify the correct sequence of the following:

  1. Scene, sequence, frame, shot, film.
  2. Film, scene, frame, shot, sequence.
  3. Frame, shot, scene, sequence, film.
  4. Shot, frame, sequence, scene, film.
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C. Frame, shot, scene, sequence, film.

Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: Frame, shot, scene, sequence, film.. Reconstruct the dates or associations in film history, movements and theory before comparing the four sequences.

Question 47 of 108Original Question No.: 68Asked in: September 2013 Paper II

Match the List-I with List-II. List – I List – II (a) Louis Lumiere 1. The Great Train Robbery (b) Edison S. Porter 2. Pundalik (c) Georges Melies 3. A Trip to the Moon (d) R.G. Torney 4. Arrival of a Train at Ciotal Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)

  1. 4 1 3 2
  2. 2 4 3 1
  3. 1 3 4 2
  4. 3 2 1 4
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A. 4 1 3 2

Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: 4 1 3 2. Reconstruct the dates or associations in film history, movements and theory before comparing the four sequences.

Question 48 of 108Original Question No.: 7Asked in: December 2014 Paper III

Famous painter MF Hussain produced the movie

  1. Gaj Gamini
  2. Talaash
  3. Mujhe Kuchh Kahna Hai
  4. The Painting
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A. Gaj Gamini

The keyed response is option 1, “Gaj Gamini”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 49 of 108Original Question No.: 9Asked in: December 2014 Paper III

The first film production studios are known as

  1. Studio apartments
  2. Factory studios
  3. In-house studios
  4. Make-shift studios
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B. Factory studios

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Question 50 of 108Original Question No.: 31Asked in: December 2014 Paper III

Film positive used to produce dupe negatives from

  1. Master print
  2. Broad print
  3. Linear print
  4. Big print
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A. Master print

The keyed response is option 1, “Master print”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 51 of 108Original Question No.: 36Asked in: June 2014 Paper III

The film “Citizen Kane” was fictional representation of

  1. Joseph Julitzer
  2. William Randolph Hearst
  3. Lord Northcliffe
  4. Rupert Murdoch
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B. William Randolph Hearst

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Question 52 of 108Original Question No.: 37Asked in: June 2014 Paper III

Film noir means the subjects of

  1. Tragedy
  2. Anti-hero
  3. Crime and Mystery
  4. Art and Culture
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C. Crime and Mystery

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Question 53 of 108Original Question No.: 50Asked in: June 2014 Paper III

According to H.J. Gans, the suitability of an event makes it

  1. Insignificant
  2. Negative
  3. Unbalancing
  4. Newsworthy
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D. Newsworthy

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Question 54 of 108Original Question No.: 12Asked in: December 2015 Paper III

The post - positivist theory recognises that human behaviour is not __________ like the elements of the physical world.

  1. transient
  2. ambiguous
  3. negative
  4. constant
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D. constant

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Question 55 of 108Original Question No.: 43Asked in: June 2015 Paper III

The portion of a subject to be shown on camera is called:

  1. anatomical designation
  2. grouping designation
  3. perspective designation
  4. focal designation
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A. anatomical designation

The keyed response is option 1, “anatomical designation”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 56 of 108Original Question No.: 52Asked in: June 2015 Paper III

Assertion (A): Regulation of private ownership of the broadcast system by the state through broadcast licences creates ‘a system of soft property’. Reason (R): It is premised on the specificities of corporate liberalism. Codes:

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Option 2 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 57 of 108Original Question No.: 63Asked in: June 2015 Paper III

Identify the correct sequence of Analogue Visual images.

  1. Infinite gradation of tone, colour, hue and grain
  2. Colour, hue, infinite gradation of tone and grain
  3. Hue, infinite gradation of tone, grain and colour
  4. Grain, colour, hue and infinite gradation of tone
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A. Infinite gradation of tone, colour, hue and grain

Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: Infinite gradation of tone, colour, hue and grain. Reconstruct the dates or associations in film history, movements and theory before comparing the four sequences.

Question 58 of 108Original Question No.: 31Asked in: July 2016 Paper III

Episodic framing is the characteristic of

  1. newspapers
  2. magazine ads
  3. television news
  4. documentary films
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C. television news

The keyed response is option 3, “television news”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 59 of 108Original Question No.: 67Asked in: July 2016 Paper III

Which was the first film of the following actresses? List – I (Actresses) List – II (Films) a. Nargis i. Cobbler b. Geeta Bali ii. Junglee c. Saira Bano iii. Talaash-e-Haq d. Shabana Azmi iv. Ankur Codes: a b c d

  1. i ii iii iv
  2. iii i ii iv
  3. iii ii iv i
  4. iv iii i ii
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B. iii i ii iv

The keyed response is option 2, “iii i ii iv”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 60 of 108Original Question No.: 72Asked in: July 2016 Paper III

Who can identify precisely the codes in television?

  1. Scientist
  2. Grammarian
  3. Author
  4. Camera man
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D. Camera man

The keyed response is option 4, “Camera man”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 61 of 108Original Question No.: 73Asked in: July 2016 Paper III

What is the problem with ideological codes?

  1. Camera placing
  2. Framing and focus
  3. Elusiveness
  4. Distance
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C. Elusiveness

The keyed response is option 3, “Elusiveness”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 62 of 108Original Question No.: 74Asked in: July 2016 Paper III

How can camera code be deciphered?

  1. Through social code
  2. Reality check
  3. Ideology
  4. Convention
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A. Through social code

The keyed response is option 1, “Through social code”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 63 of 108Original Question No.: 35Asked in: September 2016 Paper III

Rundown sheets are a technical script used for

  1. light mixing
  2. scene mixing
  3. camera mixing
  4. sound mixing
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D. sound mixing

The keyed response is option 4, “sound mixing”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 64 of 108Original Question No.: 55Asked in: September 2016 Paper III

Assertion (A): Today film is a prime medium of cultural transmission. Reason (R): Because films capitalise on the commercial and psychological weaknesses of the society. Codes:

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true.

Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 65 of 108Original Question No.: 64Asked in: September 2016 Paper III

Match the following: List – I List – II (Digital Product) (Digital Tool) (a) Map (i) Cartodb (b) Infographics (ii) WC video/Movie Maker (c) Digital stories (iii) Infogram (d) Timeline (iv) Dipity/Tiki Toki Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)

  1. (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
  2. (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
  3. (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
  4. (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
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B. (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)

Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: (i) (iii) (ii) (iv). Reconstruct the dates or associations in film history, movements and theory before comparing the four sequences.

Question 66 of 108Original Question No.: 34Asked in: January 2017 Paper III

In order to provide the illusion of movement, at what speed (frames per second) is a sound film usually projected?

  1. 16 fps
  2. 24 fps
  3. 20 fps
  4. 18 fps
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B. 24 fps

The keyed response is option 2, “24 fps”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 67 of 108Original Question No.: 35Asked in: January 2017 Paper III

Which aspect of the movie has become virtually 100 percent digital?

  1. Shooting
  2. Projecting
  3. Editing
  4. Distribution
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C. Editing

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Question 68 of 108Original Question No.: 37Asked in: January 2017 Paper III

Shooting scenes and interviews with two cameras is known as

  1. Double shoot
  2. Cross shoot
  3. Clinical shoot
  4. Combine shoot
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B. Cross shoot

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Question 69 of 108Original Question No.: 65Asked in: January 2017 Paper III

Find out the correct sequence of following films:

  1. The Wrestlers, Poona Races, Taboot Procession, Coconut Fair
  2. Poona Races, Taboot Procession, The Wrestlers, Coconut Fair
  3. Taboot Procession, Coconut Fair, The Wrestlers, Poona Races
  4. Coconut Fair, Poona Races, The Wrestlers, Taboot Procession
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D. Coconut Fair, Poona Races, The Wrestlers, Taboot Procession

Option 4 gives the keyed pairing or order: Coconut Fair, Poona Races, The Wrestlers, Taboot Procession. Reconstruct the dates or associations in film history, movements and theory before comparing the four sequences.

Question 70 of 108Original Question No.: 66Asked in: January 2017 Paper III

Match the following: List – I (Instrument) List – II (Inventor) (a) Phonograph (i) Wordsworth Donisthrope (b) Celluloid (ii) John Logie Baird (c) Video Camera (iii) George Eastman (d) Film Camera (iv) Thomas Edison Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)

  1. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
  2. (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
  3. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
  4. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
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D. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)

Option 4 gives the keyed pairing or order: (iv) (iii) (ii) (i). Reconstruct the dates or associations in film history, movements and theory before comparing the four sequences.

Question 71 of 108Original Question No.: 25Asked in: November 2017 Paper III

The issue of content management has to do with:

  1. The movie industry controlling the content and subject matter of films
  2. The movie industry’s desire that the films be broadcast on TV at the highest quality possible
  3. The movie industry’s attempt to have copy protection on movies that are broadcast
  4. The movement on the part of the consumer to have good content in all TV broadcasts
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C. The movie industry’s attempt to have copy protection on movies that are broadcast

The keyed response is option 3, “The movie industry’s attempt to have copy protection on movies that are broadcast”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 72 of 108Original Question No.: 29Asked in: November 2017 Paper III

The film that has won Oscar Award for 2017 is:

  1. La La Land
  2. Moonlight
  3. Hidden figure
  4. Lion
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B. Moonlight

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Question 73 of 108Original Question No.: 55Asked in: November 2017 Paper III

Assertion (A): The synergy of modern economy with modern mass media is the other face of sophisticated media manipulation. Reason (R): Sale of physical and entertainment products is the sole aim of today’s corporate media which aims to maximise profits. Code:

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true.

Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 74 of 108Original Question No.: 4Asked in: July 2018 Paper II

Mass media legitimise the audience’s:

  1. Family relations
  2. Power structure
  3. Political connections
  4. Prestige and status
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D. Prestige and status

The keyed response is option 4, “Prestige and status”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 75 of 108Original Question No.: 54Asked in: July 2018 Paper II

Larger and expensive cameras which have a body to attach different lenses are known as:

  1. DSLR
  2. Point-and-shoot
  3. Disposable
  4. DSSR
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A. DSLR

The keyed response is option 1, “DSLR”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 76 of 108Original Question No.: 59Asked in: July 2018 Paper II

The primary portion of the digital camera, which contains the controls, the LCD, the internal image processor, and the associated circuitary is known as:

  1. LCD display
  2. Camera body
  3. Viewfinder
  4. Lens
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B. Camera body

The keyed response is option 2, “Camera body”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 77 of 108Original Question No.: 70Asked in: July 2018 Paper II

Assertion (A): Indian cinema to the most extent has been influenced by Western films. Reason (R): Indigenisation of foreign films through a formula of songs, dance and melodrama is staple of Indian cinema. Code:

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Option 4 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is false, but (R) is true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 78 of 108Original Question No.: 73Asked in: July 2018 Paper II

Assertion (A): The diffusion model unflinchingly supported the linear transmission of messages to atomised individuals. Reason (R): The individual receivers were considered as the locus of all circular communication. Code:

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.

Option 3 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is true, but (R) is false.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 79 of 108Original Question No.: 36Asked in: June 2020 cycle - 24 September 2020, Shift II

Which film of Shyam Benegal is broadly based on the life of well-known Marathi stage and film actress of the 1940's Hansa Wadkar?

  1. Zubeidaa
  2. Sardari Begum
  3. Susman
  4. Bhumika
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D. Bhumika

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Question 80 of 108Original Question No.: 59Asked in: June 2020 cycle - 24 September 2020, Shift II

Filmmakers of the Soviet Montage Movement used which of the following methods in their work? A. Tatami shots B. Tonal editing C, Over-tonal editing D. Intellectual editing E. Tachistoscopic displays Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A, B and E only
  2. B, C and D only
  3. B, C and E only
  4. A, B and D only
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B. B, C and D only

The keyed response is option 2, “B, C and D only”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 81 of 108Original Question No.: 70Asked in: June 2020 cycle - 24 September 2020, Shift II

Match List I with List Il List | List Il Technique Proponent A. Bounce Lighting |. Hamid Naficy B. Accented Cinema i]. Subrata Mitra C. Camera Stylo ll. Bertolt Brecht D. Distancing Effect IV. Alexandre Astruc Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A- II, B-IV,C-1L D-1
  2. A-1,B-I,C-IV, D-Ill
  3. A-II,B-1,C- II, D-IV
  4. A-I,B-1,C-IV, D-Ill
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D. A-I,B-1,C-IV, D-Ill

Option 4 gives the keyed pairing or order: A-I,B-1,C-IV, D-Ill. Reconstruct the dates or associations in film history, movements and theory before comparing the four sequences.

Question 82 of 108Original Question No.: 76Asked in: June 2020 cycle - 24 September 2020, Shift II

Arrange the following films of Girish Kasaravalli in the correct chronological order A. Koormavathara B. Ghattashraddha C. Dweepa D. Gulabi Talkies E. Mane Choose the correct answer from the options given below

  1. B, A, C, D, E
  2. B, D, E, C, A
  3. E, D, B, C, A
  4. E, B, C, D, A
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C. E, D, B, C, A

Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: E, D, B, C, A. Reconstruct the dates or associations in film history, movements and theory before comparing the four sequences.

Question 83 of 108Original Question No.: 48Asked in: December 2022 cycle - 3 March 2023, Shift I

Which of the following actors have been awarded Dada Saheb Phalke Award (and the year)? A. Amir Khan — Year 2015 B. Shashi Kapoor — Year 2014 C. Dharmendra — Year 2016 D. Rajanikant — Year 2019 E. Vinod Khanna — Year 2017 Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. B,D, E only
  2. B, C, E only
  3. C, D, Aonly
  4. C, D, E only
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A. B,D, E only

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Question 84 of 108Original Question No.: 85Asked in: December 2022 cycle - 3 March 2023, Shift I

Arrange chronologically the films of famous actor, Raj Kumar. A. Mother India B. Paigam C. Dil Apana Preet Parai D. Godan E. Gharana Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. B, C, A, E, D
  2. A, C, D, B, E
  3. A, B, C, E, D
  4. B, C, E, D, A
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C. A, B, C, E, D

Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: A, B, C, E, D. Reconstruct the dates or associations in film history, movements and theory before comparing the four sequences.

Question 85 of 108Original Question No.: 4Asked in: December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II

Which one of the following is incorrect in the context of cinematography (Amendment) Act

  1. A Part from cam-cording, the real menace of online piracy made punishable
  2. Government has done away with the requirement to renew Film's license every 10 year
  3. Strict punishment of minimum 6-month imprisonment and fine of the Rs 1 lakhs, which can be extended up to 2 years Imprisonment and 5 lakhs of fine
  4. Recertification is required for the edited film for Television broadcast
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C. Strict punishment of minimum 6-month imprisonment and fine of the Rs 1 lakhs, which can be extended up to 2 years Imprisonment and 5 lakhs of fine

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Question 86 of 108Original Question No.: 21Asked in: December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II

Who won the highest number of Academy Awards for the best actress?

  1. Katherine Hepburn
  2. Merlyn Streep
  3. Marlyin Manroe
  4. Brooke Sheilds
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A. Katherine Hepburn

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Question 87 of 108Original Question No.: 27Asked in: December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II

Who is the author of the book ‘Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema' 1975?

  1. Paul Gilory
  2. John Berger
  3. Neil Postman
  4. Laura Mulvey
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D. Laura Mulvey

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Question 88 of 108Original Question No.: 28Asked in: December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II

When was Commercials were introduced on AIR?

  1. 18t Nov 1967
  2. 1% Dec 1969
  3. 15!" Aug 1967
  4. 26" Jan 1967
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A. 18t Nov 1967

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Question 89 of 108Original Question No.: 34Asked in: December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II

Which is the First film school of the world?

  1. Mascow Film school
  2. Perish Film school
  3. Bancour Film school
  4. British Film school
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A. Mascow Film school

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Question 90 of 108Original Question No.: 46Asked in: December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II

Which of the Films nominated for Oscar awards? A. Mother India B. Devdas C. Salaam Bombay D. Lagaan E. Gadar Choose the correct answer from the options given below

  1. B, C and D only
  2. A, C and D only
  3. C, D and E only
  4. A, DandE only
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B. A, C and D only

The keyed response is option 2, “A, C and D only”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 91 of 108Original Question No.: 56Asked in: December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II

Which of the following Films directed by Dada Saheb Phalke? A. Vishwa Mohini B. Veer Abhimanyu C. Mohini Bhasmasur D. Lanka Dahan E. Savitri Satyavan Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  1. C, D and A Only
  2. C, B and A Only
  3. C, D and E Only
  4. E, D and A Only
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C. C, D and E Only

The keyed response is option 3, “C, D and E Only”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 92 of 108Original Question No.: 12Asked in: June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II

In the film Rashomon (1950) by Akira kurusawa, how many perspectives are given by the witnesses of the same crime?

  1. Three
  2. One
  3. Five
  4. Four
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D. Four

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Question 93 of 108Original Question No.: 13Asked in: June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II

Who produced the first sound/voice feature film, "The Jazz singer"?

  1. Lumiere Brothers
  2. Warner Brothers
  3. Dziga V
  4. A. Hitchcock
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B. Warner Brothers

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Question 94 of 108Original Question No.: 14Asked in: June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II

Dziga Vertov directed which popular film in 1929?

  1. The cabinet of Dr. Caligari
  2. Cindrella the man with a movie camera
  3. Cindrella
  4. Broken Blossoms
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B. Cindrella the man with a movie camera

The keyed response is option 2, “Cindrella the man with a movie camera”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 95 of 108Original Question No.: 15Asked in: June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II

Who propounded the theory of Montage?

  1. Sergei Eisenstein
  2. Griffith
  3. Potemkin
  4. Vertov
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A. Sergei Eisenstein

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Question 96 of 108Original Question No.: 16Asked in: June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II

The film ‘A Trip to the moon' was directed by:

  1. Edwin S. Porter
  2. D.W. Griffith
  3. Lumiere Brothers
  4. George Melies
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D. George Melies

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Question 97 of 108Original Question No.: 20Asked in: June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II

If we film at less than 24 fps, how will the film appear when projected?

  1. Faster
  2. Slower
  3. Still
  4. Normal
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A. Faster

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Question 98 of 108Original Question No.: 36Asked in: June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II

Orson Wells, film Citizen kane is based upon the career of:

  1. Harold Evans
  2. Andrew Morton
  3. William Rudolph Hearst
  4. Hamilton Wright
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C. William Rudolph Hearst

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Question 99 of 108Original Question No.: 60Asked in: June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II

Which statements are correct with respect to design principles of cinematography? (A) Balance (B) Visual tension (C) Rhythm (D) Shadow (E) Light as visual metaphor Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. (A), (B) and (D) only
  2. (A), (B) and (&) only
  3. (A),(B) and (C) only
  4. (©), (D) and (E) only
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C. (A),(B) and (C) only

The keyed response is option 3, “(A),(B) and (C) only”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 100 of 108Original Question No.: 77Asked in: June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II

Match List - I with List - IL. List - I List - I (Film) (Director) (A) 400 Blows (I) Jean Luc Godard (B) Psycho (If) John Ford (C) Breathless (Il) Alfred Hitchcock (D) Stage Coach (IV) Francois Traffaut Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. (A)-(1D, (B)-(@), (©)-(), (D)-(V)
  2. (A)-(IV), (B)-(), (C)-(D, (B)-(H)
  3. (A)-(IV), (B)-(H), (C)-(), (B)-()
  4. (A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(D, (B)-()
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C. (A)-(IV), (B)-(H), (C)-(), (B)-()

Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: (A)-(IV), (B)-(H), (C)-(), (B)-(). Reconstruct the dates or associations in film history, movements and theory before comparing the four sequences.

Question 101 of 108Original Question No.: 78Asked in: June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II

Match List - I with List - I. List - I List - I (Institutes) (City) (A) AJK MCRC JMI (I) Noida (B) Asian Academy of filmand TV (II) Lucknow (C) Bhartendu Natya Academy (Ill) Pune (D) FTU (IV) New Delhi Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. (A)-(), (B-(HIN), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I1
  2. (A)-(ID, (B)-€V), (C)-(, (D)-(IIN)
  3. (A)-(1V), (B)-(1), (C)-(HN), (D)-(LIN)
  4. (A)-(IIN), (B)-(I), (C-(IV), (D)-@)
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C. (A)-(1V), (B)-(1), (C)-(HN), (D)-(LIN)

Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: (A)-(1V), (B)-(1), (C)-(HN), (D)-(LIN). Reconstruct the dates or associations in film history, movements and theory before comparing the four sequences.

Question 102 of 108Original Question No.: 96Asked in: June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II

D.W. Griffith directed which film in which year?

  1. ‘Nanook’ in 1921
  2. ‘The Gold Rush’ in 1924
  3. ‘The Birth of a Nation’ in 1915
  4. ‘Potemkin’ in 1925
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C. ‘The Birth of a Nation’ in 1915

The keyed response is option 3, “‘The Birth of a Nation’ in 1915”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 103 of 108Original Question No.: 97Asked in: June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II

Name one most important event of the twentieth century.

  1. Film techniques
  2. Automation
  3. Birth and growth of cinema
  4. The Birth of a nation
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C. Birth and growth of cinema

The keyed response is option 3, “Birth and growth of cinema”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 104 of 108Original Question No.: 10Asked in: June 2025 - 25 June 2025, 3-6 p.m.

Match the LIST with LIST-I LIST Principles of Design LISTE Explanation A.| Balance The visual flow of elements are organised to create smooth flow from one element to another B.| Contrast I. Gives visual weight to create harmony and stable composition C.| Rhythm Il. Creates visual interest and highlights special parts, elements and emphasizes information to be made noticeable D.| Unity IV. All elements work together to create a visually pleasing understandable whole.

  1. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-II
  2. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
  3. ALI, B-IIL, C-I, D-IV
  4. ALI, B-II, C-I, D-IV Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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C. ALI, B-IIL, C-I, D-IV

Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: ALI, B-IIL, C-I, D-IV. Reconstruct the dates or associations in film history, movements and theory before comparing the four sequences.

Question 105 of 108Original Question No.: 11Asked in: June 2025 - 25 June 2025, 3-6 p.m.

ast Which of the following Indian film movements emphasize the use of social conscious themes, realistic storytelling and location shooting to create a new kind of cinema?

  1. Indian new wave
  2. Parallel Cinema
  3. Bollywood Masala
  4. Regional Cinema
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B. Parallel Cinema

The keyed response is option 2, “Parallel Cinema”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 106 of 108Original Question No.: 66Asked in: June 2025 - 25 June 2025, 3-6 p.m.

Who is the author of the book “How Prime Ministers Decide”?

  1. Neerja Chowdhary
  2. Sanjaya Baru
  3. Vikram Seth
  4. Tavleen Singh
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A. Neerja Chowdhary

The keyed response is option 1, “Neerja Chowdhary”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this film history, movements and theory question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 107 of 108Original Question No.: 67Asked in: June 2025 - 25 June 2025, 3-6 p.m.

Arrange the following magazines in a chronological order according to their launching year beginning from the first: A. Illustrated Weekly of India B. India Today C. Outlook D. Film Fare E. Frontline Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. D, A, C, B, E
  2. A, D, B, E, C
  3. A, C, B, E, D
  4. D, C, E, B, A
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B. A, D, B, E, C

Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: A, D, B, E, C. Reconstruct the dates or associations in film history, movements and theory before comparing the four sequences.

Question 108 of 108Original Question No.: 78Asked in: June 2025 - 25 June 2025, 3-6 p.m.

Match the LIST with LISTI LIST-I LIST-I1 Cinema Genre A.| Anarchist Cinema I. | Film making violent martial action = a C.} Cinema Verite II.| Film making realistic portrayal of life D.| Film Noire IV.| An anti-authoritarian element Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-II
  2. A-I, B-IV, C-IIl, D-II
  3. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
  4. A-IV, B-II, C-IIl, D-I
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A. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-II

Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-II. Reconstruct the dates or associations in film history, movements and theory before comparing the four sequences.

References

  1. Question papers and answer keys: UGC NET Mass Communication and Journalism — December 2006 Paper II; December 2007 Paper II; June 2008 Paper II; December 2009 Paper II; June 2009 Paper II; December 2010 Paper II; June 2010 Paper II; December 2011 Paper II; June 2011 Paper II; December 2012 Paper III; June 2012 Paper III; December 2013 Paper III; June 2013 Paper III; September 2013 Paper II; December 2014 Paper III; June 2014 Paper III; December 2015 Paper III; June 2015 Paper III; July 2016 Paper III; September 2016 Paper III; January 2017 Paper III; November 2017 Paper III; July 2018 Paper II; June 2020 cycle - 24 September 2020, Shift II; December 2022 cycle - 3 March 2023, Shift I; December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II; June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II; June 2025 - 25 June 2025, 3-6 p.m..
  2. Langford, Michael. Basic Photography. 7th ed.
  3. Bordwell, David, and Kristin Thompson. Film Art: An Introduction.
  4. Saran, Renu. History of Indian Cinema.
  5. Thompson, Roy, and Christopher J. Bowen. Grammar of the Edit. 2nd ed.
  6. University Grants Commission. UGC NET syllabus listing, Subject Code 63: Mass Communication and Journalism.