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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 metal band released a collaborative album with the American thrash metal band Overkill?

  1. Exodus

  2. Testament

  3. Megadeth

  4. Anthrax
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Explanation

Exodus is an American thrash metal band that released a collaborative album with the Indian metal band Demonic Resurrection titled "Demonstealer" in 2014.

Multiple choice

Which festival is associated with the worship of Lord Krishna?

  1. Onam

  2. Vishu

  3. Pooram

  4. Krishna Janmashtami
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Explanation

Krishna Janmashtami is the festival associated with the worship of Lord Krishna, celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm.

Multiple choice

Which Indian reggae artist is known for his song "Ganpati"?

  1. Lucky Ali

  2. Bob Marley

  3. Apache Indian

  4. Shaggy
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Explanation

Apache Indian, a British-Indian reggae artist, is known for his song "Ganpati", which fuses reggae with traditional Indian music.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the first Indian reggae album?

  1. Indian Reggae

  2. Reggae Rajahs

  3. Unity

  4. Indian Roots
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Explanation

The first Indian reggae album was titled "Indian Reggae" and was released in 1986 by the band Aashish Khan.

Multiple choice

Which Indian reggae artist is known as the "King of Indian Reggae"?

  1. Lucky Ali

  2. Bob Marley

  3. Apache Indian

  4. Shaggy
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Explanation

Apache Indian is often referred to as the "King of Indian Reggae" due to his significant contributions to the genre and his popularity in both India and the international reggae scene.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian reggae band formed in 1996?

  1. Aashish Khan

  2. Indian Ocean

  3. Reggae Rajahs

  4. Unity
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Explanation

Reggae Rajahs is an Indian reggae band formed in 1996 and is known for its unique blend of reggae, Indian classical music, and traditional Indian folk music.

Multiple choice

Which Indian reggae artist is known for his song "Dil Hai Hindustani"?

  1. Lucky Ali

  2. Bob Marley

  3. Apache Indian

  4. Shaggy
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Explanation

Lucky Ali, an Indian singer-songwriter, is known for his song "Dil Hai Hindustani", which incorporates reggae elements and became a popular hit in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian reggae artist is known for his song "Bhangra Reggae"?

  1. Lucky Ali

  2. Bob Marley

  3. Apache Indian

  4. Shaggy
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Explanation

Apache Indian's song "Bhangra Reggae" is a fusion of reggae and bhangra, a traditional Punjabi folk music and dance style.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian reggae band formed in 2002?

  1. Aashish Khan

  2. Indian Ocean

  3. Reggae Rajahs

  4. Unity
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Explanation

Unity is an Indian reggae band formed in 2002 and is known for its socially conscious lyrics and its blend of reggae with Indian classical and folk music.

Multiple choice

Which Indian reggae artist is known for his song "Indian Girl"?

  1. Lucky Ali

  2. Bob Marley

  3. Apache Indian

  4. Shaggy
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Apache Indian's song "Indian Girl" is a popular reggae song that celebrates the beauty and diversity of Indian women.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian reggae album released in 2004?

  1. Indian Reggae

  2. Reggae Rajahs

  3. Unity

  4. Indian Roots
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Explanation

Indian Roots is an Indian reggae album released in 2004 by the band Aashish Khan and features a mix of reggae, Indian classical music, and traditional Indian folk music.

Multiple choice

Which Indian reggae artist is known for his song "Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya"?

  1. Lucky Ali

  2. Bob Marley

  3. Apache Indian

  4. Shaggy
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Explanation

Lucky Ali's song "Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya" is a popular reggae-inspired song from the 1998 Bollywood film "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge".

Multiple choice

Which Indian reggae artist is known for his song "Tere Mere Beech Mein"?

  1. Lucky Ali

  2. Bob Marley

  3. Apache Indian

  4. Shaggy
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Explanation

Lucky Ali's song "Tere Mere Beech Mein" is a popular reggae-inspired song from the 1996 Bollywood film "Diljale".

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian reggae album released in 2006?

  1. Indian Reggae

  2. Reggae Rajahs

  3. Unity

  4. Indian Roots
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Unity is an Indian reggae album released in 2006 by the band Unity and features a mix of reggae, Indian classical music, and traditional Indian folk music.

Multiple choice

Which Indian reggae artist is known for his song "Ek Pal Ka Jeena"?

  1. Lucky Ali

  2. Bob Marley

  3. Apache Indian

  4. Shaggy
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Explanation

Lucky Ali's song "Ek Pal Ka Jeena" is a popular reggae-inspired song from the 2000 Bollywood film "Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai".