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 general knowledge

Who s th Composer of 'Sooriyane' [Film: Vellithirai (2008)]which was inspired by Keith Urban's 'Somebody like you'?

  1. SA Rajkumar

  2. GV Prakash Kumar

  3. Yuvan Sankar Raja

  4. Vijay Anthony
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The song 'Sooriyane' from the Tamil film 'Vellithirai' (2008) was composed by G.V. Prakash Kumar. The question notes it was inspired by Keith Urban's 'Somebody Like You.' G.V. Prakash Kumar is a prominent music composer in Tamil cinema and the nephew of the legendary composer A.R. Rahman.

Multiple choice general knowledge

By birth A.R.Rahman is a Hindu..

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A.R. Rahman was born into a Hindu family as A.S. Dileep Kumar before converting to Islam later in life. His birth religion was Hinduism, making the statement technically correct.

Multiple choice general knowledge

"Melody King" of A52?

  1. Chetan

  2. Atif

  3. Chandrabhushan

  4. Shwetank
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Shwetank is known as the 'Melody King' of A52. This title indicates someone recognized for singing abilities or musical talent within the group, similar to the legendary title 'Melody King' in Indian music.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The melodious music of 'Guide' was given by?

  1. Naushad

  2. S D burman

  3. Shankar Jaikishen

  4. R D burman
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

S.D. Burman (Sachin Dev Burman) composed the music for the classic film 'Guide' (1965). The soundtrack is considered one of his masterpieces featuring songs like 'Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai' and 'Gaata Rahe Mera Dil'. Naushad, Shankar Jaikishen, and R.D. Burman (his son) were all legendary composers but not for this particular film.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Name the Metal band which is Touring India May 2010?

  1. Metallica

  2. Lamb of God

  3. Opeth

  4. Amon amarth
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Lamb of God toured India in May 2010 as part of their support for the 'Wrath' album. Metallica had toured India earlier (2009), while Opeth and Amon Amarth are other metal bands but did not tour India in May 2010. This question tests knowledge of specific metal concert tours in India.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture

Indian Music Instrumentalist who received the Grammy Award which is considered as the highest international Award for the year 2009?

  1. Pundit Ravi Shankar

  2. Pundit Bhemsen Joshi

  3. Bismillah Khan

  4. Jakir Hussein
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla maestro, received a Grammy Award in 2009. He won in the Best Contemporary World Music Album category for 'Global Drum Project', making him one of the few Indian classical musicians to receive this international honor.