General Awareness

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 Ankur & The Gypsies track incorporates elements of Rajasthani folk music with drum and bass?

  1. Dholna

  2. Nacho

  3. Rangilo

  4. Mehbooba
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dholna by Ankur & The Gypsies combines Rajasthani folk melodies and instruments with drum and bass beats.

Multiple choice

Which Ritviz track fuses drum and bass with elements of Punjabi folk music?

  1. Liggi

  2. Sage

  3. Jeet

  4. Udd Gaye
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Liggi by Ritviz combines drum and bass beats with Punjabi folk melodies and instruments.

Multiple choice

Raja Kumari's track "City Slums" combines drum and bass with elements of which Indian hip-hop style?

  1. Desi Hip-Hop

  2. Mumbai Rap

  3. Punjabi Rap

  4. Tamil Rap
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

City Slums by Raja Kumari combines drum and bass beats with elements of Desi Hip-Hop, a style of hip-hop that incorporates Indian cultural influences.

Multiple choice

Which Prabh Deep track fuses drum and bass with elements of Hindustani classical music?

  1. Kalaam

  2. Chitta

  3. Mehendi

  4. Jaaneman
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kalaam by Prabh Deep combines drum and bass beats with elements of Hindustani classical music, such as the use of sitar and tabla.

Multiple choice

Which Divine track fuses drum and bass with elements of Mumbai's street culture?

  1. Jungli Sher

  2. Mere Gully Mein

  3. Kaam 25

  4. Kohinoor
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mere Gully Mein by Divine combines drum and bass beats with elements of Mumbai's street culture, such as the use of slang and references to local landmarks.

Multiple choice

Which Nucleya track fuses drum and bass with elements of Carnatic music?

  1. Aaja

  2. Laung Gawacha

  3. Bass Rani

  4. Raja Baja
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Aaja by Nucleya combines drum and bass beats with elements of Carnatic music, such as the use of Carnatic melodies and instruments.

Multiple choice

Which Indian metal band released the album "The Awakening" in 2005?

  1. Demonstealer

  2. Kryptos

  3. Scribe

  4. Bhayanak Maut
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kryptos is a pioneering Indian metal band known for their progressive and technical style. Their album "The Awakening" was released in 2005 and received critical acclaim.

Multiple choice

Which Indian metal band's song "Azadi" was featured in the soundtrack of the Bollywood film "Rock On!!"?

  1. Indian Ocean

  2. Parikrama

  3. Euphoria

  4. Agnee
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Euphoria is an Indian rock band known for their powerful vocals and energetic live performances. Their song "Azadi" was featured in the soundtrack of the Bollywood film "Rock On!!" and became a popular anthem for the youth.

Multiple choice

Which Indian metal band was formed in 1990 and is considered one of the pioneers of the Indian metal scene?

  1. Demonstealer

  2. Kryptos

  3. Scribe

  4. Bhayanak Maut
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Demonstealer is one of the oldest and most influential Indian metal bands. Formed in 1990, they have released several albums and toured extensively both in India and abroad.

Multiple choice

Which Indian metal band's song "The Plague Within" was featured in the soundtrack of the Hollywood film "The Devil's Double"?

  1. Demonstealer

  2. Kryptos

  3. Scribe

  4. Bhayanak Maut
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Scribe is an Indian metal band known for their dark and atmospheric sound. Their song "The Plague Within" was featured in the soundtrack of the Hollywood film "The Devil's Double".

Multiple choice

Which Indian metal band released the album "Bhayanak Maut" in 2004?

  1. Demonstealer

  2. Kryptos

  3. Scribe

  4. Bhayanak Maut
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bhayanak Maut is an Indian metal band known for their aggressive and intense sound. Their album "Bhayanak Maut" was released in 2004 and received positive reviews for its raw energy.

Multiple choice

Which Indian metal band released the album "Aatma" in 2010?

  1. Demonstealer

  2. Kryptos

  3. Scribe

  4. Bhayanak Maut
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kryptos is a pioneering Indian metal band known for their progressive and technical style. Their album "Aatma" was released in 2010 and received critical acclaim for its complex arrangements and powerful vocals.

Multiple choice

Which Indian metal band's song "Bheja Fry" was featured in the soundtrack of the Bollywood film "Bheja Fry"?

  1. Indian Ocean

  2. Parikrama

  3. Euphoria

  4. Agnee
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Indian Ocean is an Indian rock band known for their fusion of Indian classical music with rock and roll. Their song "Bheja Fry" was featured in the soundtrack of the Bollywood film "Bheja Fry" and became a popular anthem for the youth.

Multiple choice

Which Indian metal band released the album "The Serpent" in 2016?

  1. Demonstealer

  2. Kryptos

  3. Scribe

  4. Bhayanak Maut
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Scribe is an Indian metal band known for their dark and atmospheric sound. Their album "The Serpent" was released in 2016 and received positive reviews for its haunting melodies and powerful vocals.

Multiple choice

Which Indian metal band released the album "The Awakening" in 2005?

  1. Demonstealer

  2. Kryptos

  3. Scribe

  4. Bhayanak Maut
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kryptos is a pioneering Indian metal band known for their progressive and technical style. Their album "The Awakening" was released in 2005 and received critical acclaim.