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Indian Music Artists

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Indian music artists encompass classical maestros, Bollywood composers, and modern electronic producers. This area highlights pioneers of fusion, reggae, and indie music in the country. Recognizing key figures and their instruments is essential for the arts and culture syllabus in competitive exams.

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Indian Music Artists Questions

Multiple choice

Which Indian artist collaborated with American drum and bass producer Dieselboy on the track "Temple of Boom"?

  1. Goa Gil

  2. Raja Ram

  3. Manjunath

  4. Charanjit Singh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Goa Gil, the Indian psychedelic trance DJ, collaborated with Dieselboy on the track "Temple of Boom", which was released in 1997.

Multiple choice

Which Indian artist collaborated with British drum and bass producer Goldie on the track "Mother"?

  1. Nitin Sawhney

  2. Talvin Singh

  3. Badmarsh & Shri

  4. State of Bengal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nitin Sawhney, the Indian-British musician, collaborated with Goldie on the track "Mother", which was released in 1995.

Multiple choice

Which Indian artist collaborated with American drum and bass producer Photek on the track "Voyage"?

  1. Asian Dub Foundation

  2. Fun-Da-Mental

  3. Transglobal Underground

  4. State of Bengal
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D Correct answer
Explanation

State of Bengal, the Indian-British Asian underground band, collaborated with Photek on the track "Voyage", which was released in 1997.

Multiple choice

Which Indian artist collaborated with British drum and bass producer Dillinja on the track "Indian Rope Trick"?

  1. Tabla Beat Science

  2. Midival Punditz

  3. Pentagram

  4. Blackstrat Blues
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tabla Beat Science, the Indian-American electronic music duo, collaborated with Dillinja on the track "Indian Rope Trick", which was released in 1999.

Multiple choice

Which Indian artist collaborated with American drum and bass producer Aphrodite on the track "Eastern Promise"?

  1. Shpongle

  2. Banco de Gaia

  3. Transglobal Underground

  4. Juno Reactor
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Juno Reactor, the British psychedelic trance group, collaborated with Aphrodite on the track "Eastern Promise", which was released in 1996.

Multiple choice

Which Indian artist collaborated with British drum and bass producer Ed Rush on the track "Temple of Boom"?

  1. Goa Gil

  2. Raja Ram

  3. Manjunath

  4. Charanjit Singh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Raja Ram, the Indian psychedelic trance DJ, collaborated with Ed Rush on the track "Temple of Boom", which was released in 1997.

Multiple choice

Which Indian artist collaborated with American drum and bass producer Optical on the track "Mother"?

  1. Nitin Sawhney

  2. Talvin Singh

  3. Badmarsh & Shri

  4. State of Bengal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Talvin Singh, the Indian-British musician, collaborated with Optical on the track "Mother", which was released in 1996.

Multiple choice

Which Indian artist collaborated with British drum and bass producer Omni Trio on the track "Voyage"?

  1. Asian Dub Foundation

  2. Fun-Da-Mental

  3. Transglobal Underground

  4. State of Bengal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Fun-Da-Mental, the British Asian underground band, collaborated with Omni Trio on the track "Voyage", which was released in 1998.

Multiple choice

Which Indian artist collaborated with American drum and bass producer Pendulum on the track "Indian Rope Trick"?

  1. Tabla Beat Science

  2. Midival Punditz

  3. Pentagram

  4. Blackstrat Blues
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Blackstrat Blues, the Indian rock band, collaborated with Pendulum on the track "Indian Rope Trick", which was released in 2008.

Multiple choice

Which Indian artist collaborated with British drum and bass producer Noisia on the track "Eastern Promise"?

  1. Shpongle

  2. Banco de Gaia

  3. Transglobal Underground

  4. Juno Reactor
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Banco de Gaia, the British psychedelic trance group, collaborated with Noisia on the track "Eastern Promise", which was released in 2000.

Multiple choice

Who is considered the father of Indian music criticism?

  1. Bharata Muni

  2. Kalidasa

  3. Amir Khusrau

  4. Rabindranath Tagore
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Explanation

Bharata Muni is considered the father of Indian music criticism due to his seminal work, the 'Natya Shastra', which is an ancient treatise on the performing arts that includes a detailed analysis of music and dance.

Multiple choice

Who is considered one of the most influential Indian music critics of the 20th century?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. Ali Akbar Khan

  3. Bismillah Khan

  4. Pandit Jasraj
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Explanation

Ravi Shankar is considered one of the most influential Indian music critics of the 20th century. He was a renowned sitar player and composer who also wrote extensively about Indian music and its cultural significance.

Multiple choice

Who is known for his influential book 'The Music of India'?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. Ali Akbar Khan

  3. Bismillah Khan

  4. Pandit Jasraj
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ali Akbar Khan is known for his influential book 'The Music of India', which provides a comprehensive overview of Indian classical music, its history, and its various forms. The book is considered a valuable resource for musicians, scholars, and enthusiasts of Indian music.

Multiple choice

Who is known for his influential book 'The Dance of India'?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. Ali Akbar Khan

  3. Bismillah Khan

  4. Pandit Jasraj
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Correct answer
Explanation

Kapila Vatsyayan is known for her influential book 'The Dance of India', which provides a comprehensive overview of Indian classical dance, its history, and its various forms. The book is considered a valuable resource for dancers, scholars, and enthusiasts of Indian dance.

Multiple choice

What are some of the most popular Indian downtempo artists?

  1. Midival Punditz

  2. Karsh Kale

  3. Tabla Beat Science

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Some of the most popular Indian downtempo artists include Midival Punditz, Karsh Kale, and Tabla Beat Science.