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The Business of Indian Cinema: A Test of Your Knowledge on Film Economics

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Which of the following is NOT a major source of revenue for Indian films?

  1. Box office collections

  2. Television rights

  3. Music rights

  4. Government subsidies


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Government subsidies are not a major source of revenue for Indian films. The primary sources of revenue are box office collections, television rights, and music rights.

What is the term used to describe the practice of selling the rights to a film to different distributors for different regions?

  1. Distribution rights

  2. Exhibition rights

  3. Licensing rights

  4. Syndication rights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Distribution rights refer to the rights granted to a distributor to sell and distribute a film in a specific territory or region.

Which of the following is NOT a major film production company in India?

  1. Yash Raj Films

  2. Dharma Productions

  3. Red Chillies Entertainment

  4. Excel Entertainment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Excel Entertainment is not a major film production company in India. The other three options are among the leading production houses in the country.

What is the term used to describe the revenue generated from the sale of tickets at movie theaters?

  1. Box office collections

  2. Gross revenue

  3. Net revenue

  4. Distributor's share


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Box office collections refer to the revenue generated from the sale of tickets at movie theaters.

Which of the following is NOT a major film distribution company in India?

  1. Eros International

  2. UTV Motion Pictures

  3. Reliance Entertainment

  4. PVR Pictures


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

PVR Pictures is not a major film distribution company in India. The other three options are among the leading distributors in the country.

What is the term used to describe the revenue generated from the sale of a film's music rights?

  1. Music rights

  2. Audio rights

  3. Soundtrack revenue

  4. Royalty income


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Music rights refer to the revenue generated from the sale of a film's music rights, including the rights to use the music in other media.

Which of the following is NOT a major film exhibition company in India?

  1. PVR Cinemas

  2. INOX Leisure

  3. Cinepolis India

  4. Carnival Cinemas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carnival Cinemas is not a major film exhibition company in India. The other three options are among the leading cinema chains in the country.

What is the term used to describe the revenue generated from the sale of a film's television rights?

  1. Television rights

  2. Broadcast rights

  3. Syndication rights

  4. Home video rights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Television rights refer to the revenue generated from the sale of a film's rights to be broadcast on television channels.

Which of the following is NOT a major film festival in India?

  1. Cannes Film Festival

  2. Venice Film Festival

  3. Toronto International Film Festival

  4. International Film Festival of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cannes Film Festival is not held in India. The other three options are major international film festivals that are held in India.

What is the term used to describe the revenue generated from the sale of a film's home video rights?

  1. Home video rights

  2. DVD sales

  3. Blu-ray sales

  4. Streaming rights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Home video rights refer to the revenue generated from the sale of a film's rights to be distributed on home video formats such as DVDs and Blu-rays.

Which of the following is NOT a major film award ceremony in India?

  1. Filmfare Awards

  2. National Film Awards

  3. International Indian Film Academy Awards

  4. Asia Pacific Screen Awards


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Asia Pacific Screen Awards is not a major film award ceremony in India. The other three options are prestigious award ceremonies that recognize excellence in Indian cinema.

What is the term used to describe the revenue generated from the sale of a film's streaming rights?

  1. Streaming rights

  2. Digital rights

  3. Online distribution rights

  4. Subscription revenue


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Streaming rights refer to the revenue generated from the sale of a film's rights to be distributed on streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar.

Which of the following is NOT a major film production hub in India?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Hyderabad

  4. Kolkata


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kolkata is not a major film production hub in India. The other three options are the primary centers of film production in the country.

What is the term used to describe the revenue generated from the sale of a film's merchandising rights?

  1. Merchandising rights

  2. Product placement revenue

  3. Brand tie-ups

  4. Licensing revenue


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Merchandising rights refer to the revenue generated from the sale of a film's rights to use its characters, logos, and other elements in merchandise such as toys, clothing, and accessories.

Which of the following is NOT a major film genre in India?

  1. Action

  2. Romance

  3. Comedy

  4. Horror


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Horror is not a major film genre in India. The other three options are among the most popular genres in Indian cinema.

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